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2024-25 Draft Guide Team Preview: Orlando Magic

By Mike Passador Published August 31, 2024 Updated August 19, 2025 1 min read

How’d We Get Here?

The Magic rode a strong defense to a resurgent season and the vibes were high even after a close first-round defeat at the hands of the Cavs. Orlando had two major weaknesses entering the offseason: 3-and-D wings and the center spot. They jumped all over the first, signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope away from the Nuggets. As for the second, the Magic chose to re-sign their entire rotation. One out of two isn’t bad, especially considering how great a fit KCP is with what the Magic need. It wasn’t a summer for the Magic to swing big, but adding a very good player at a position of need is a great way to set yourself up for a huge, eye-catching move down the line.

Offseason Moves

Arrivals: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cory Joseph
Rookie Arrivals: Tristan da Silva (18)
Departures: Markelle Fultz, Joe Ingles, Chuma Okeke, Admiral Schofield, Kevon Harris
Retained: Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Moritz Wagner, Goga Bitadze, Trevelin Queen


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Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.

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