Tonight, the Portland Trail Blazers travel to Orlando to take on the middling Magic. Fresh off a hard-fought loss to the Miami Heat, the Blazers hope to leave Florida on a high note.

The Magic Report

Last season, the NBA zeitgeist crowned the Orlando Magic the next big thing. Brick-wall defenders, exceptional length and athleticism, and the offensive prowess of both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had pundits predicting a top-four finish this season. However, through the first nine games of the 2025-2026 season, the Magic have largely disappointed.

The Magic made a big splash this offseason, trading Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks for Grizzlies sharpshooter Desmond Bane. The thought process behind this trade was rather simple: “We can’t shoot. Let’s tr

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