Power Rankings Roundup: ‘Competitive spirit’

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
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Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Jose Calderon
Jan 23, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) advances a ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Drew Garrison, SB Nation

Drew appears to be subscribing to the “it’s a good thing the Magic are losing because it gets the a higher draft pick” camp. No doubt, a better draft pick and some lottery luck would benefit the franchise long term. The only thing buoying them above the Pistons is the Brandon Jennings injury.

It may have been inevitable, but the big takeaway is that the tanking talk has returned to Orlando.

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