Feb 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) dribbles the ball against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during first half at Scotiabank Arena.

By acquiring Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies, Orlando began its summer with a bang. But there’s still work left for the Magic and their roster.

Magic receive: Trae Young Rumors of Young going to Orlando have transpired for a while now. The 26-year-old dazzled in his seventh season despite a disappointing exit in the Play-In Tournament.

The Orlando Magic made another aggressive trade after landing Desmond Bane, but this time the franchise did so during the NBA draft. The event expanding to two days appears to have led to more ...

"The Magic are facing a luxury-tax crunch, which makes it seem unlikely that the Magic pick up his $11 million team option," it wrote. "The way out of this would be for the Magic to re-sign Wagner ...

Whether that’s enough to lift Orlando out of .500 purgatory depends on health, internal growth, and what they do next. But for now, Magic fans can feel something new after draft night: optimism ...