Dar-Wei Chen

Dar-Wei Chen

Joined: Feb 24, 2016

Dar-Wei grew up a hoops junkie in Central Florida and has followed the Magic ever since he stopped front-running as a MJ/Bulls fan (when MJ retired). He's an occasional contributor to Hardwood Paroxysm and has previously written for The Michigan Daily. Enjoys wordplay, memes, advanced stats, and attempting to play basketball. Currently a doctoral student in psychology at Georgia Tech.

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 30: Elfrid Payton #2 and Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Miami Heat on December 30, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

How the Orlando Magic rebuild might play out this year

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 18: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Utah Jazz on November 18, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Recalibrating expectations for Orlando Magic as they fall to their mean

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic in the second half during their game at Barclays Center on October 20, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Nikola Vucevic unveils expanded range in loss to Brooklyn Nets

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the LA Clippers on January 11, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nikola Vucevic is likely to bounce back for Orlando Magic

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Derrick Walton Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines passes the ball between Jalen Coleman-Lands #5 and Maverick Morgan #22 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Derrick Walton picked up where he left off at Michigan during Summer League

Mar 29, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (23) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) attempted to defend during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mario Hezonja’s last stand with the Orlando Magic

Mar 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (left) brings the ball down court being chased by New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle (right) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2017 Season Review: What Went Right — Elfrid Payton’s finish to the season

Mar 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Terrence Ross still working on finding Orlando Magic rhythm

Feb 11, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

It’s now clear that the Orlando Magic need to rebuild again

Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Canada player Tracy McGrady (1) brings the ball up court during the All-Star celebrity basketball game at Ricoh Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Tracy McGrady’s Hall-worthy career speaks for itself

Nov 19, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots a 3 point shot over Dallas Mavericks guard Jonathan Gibson (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Magic won 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

D.J. Augustin shines as finisher in win over Dallas Mavericks

Nov 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (8) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 88-86. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mario Hezonja has his first moment of the 2016-2017 season

Mar 29, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets forward Willie Reed (33) attempted to defend during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 139-105. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Clues about the 2016-2017 Orlando Magic via Basketball Reference

Mar 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 107-96. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

FiveThirtyEight projections analysis: Orlando Magic

Dec 3, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots over Miami Heat guard Gerald Green (14) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Serge Ibaka moves Orlando Magic toward modern NBA

Nov 17, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) attempts a shot defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

For summer splash, Orlando Magic should try old trades again