Year: 2017

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns and Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic dive for a loose ball during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 10, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic will hold Jonathan Isaac out indefinitely

Bismack Biyombo’s defense key to fulfilling Orlando Magic’s vision

Orlando Magic Grades: Miami Heat 117, Orlando Magic 111

Becky Bonner wants to change the NBA, but she will start with the Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic shoots a lay up against the Detroit Pistons on March 24, 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)

Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 79: Trade Winds with Andrew Bernucca of The Step Back

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on December 28, 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)

As Orlando Magic try to speed up, they have to bring turnovers down

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on December 28, 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)

Orlando Magic play for each other and finally reap the rewards

The Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon (00) defends against the Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris (34) in the first half at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. The Magic won, 102-89. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 102, Detroit Pistons 89

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 20, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic trying to maintain focus with injured players in and out of the lineup

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 22: Wesley Iwundu #25 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 22, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida Or. 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)

Wesley Iwundu benefits from the Lakeland experiment

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: A shot of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings new uniforms during the Nike Innovation Summit in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 2017. 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)

Nike unveils Orlando Magic’s space-themed City Edition jerseys

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 26: Josh Richardson #0 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on December 26, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Evan Fournier’s return provides Orlando Magic a small sense of normal

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 26: Jonathon Simmons #17 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against Jordan Mickey #25 of the Miami Heat on December 26, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Miami Heat 107, Orlando Magic 89

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 20, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic will have work cut out for them with Bismack Biyombo starting

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 6: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on December 6, 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)

Evan Fournier suffers another dropoff after strong start

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: Rashard Lewis #9 of the Orlando Magic shoots against JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on November 27, 2010 in Washington, DC. 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA2K provides a Christmas gift — Rashard Lewis in NBA2K18!

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 23: Marreese Speights #5 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Washington Wizards on December 23, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nikola Vucevic’s injury throws Orlando Magic’s season into a deep pit

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 23: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards on December 23, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nikola Vucevic will need surgery for broken hand, out 6-8 weeks

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 23: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Washington Wizards on December 23, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Washington Wizards 130, Orlando Magic 103

LAKELAND, FL - DECEMBER 16: Rodney Purvis #15 of the Lakeland Magic reacts against the Long Island Nets during the game on December 16, 2017 at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, 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 Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

While the Orlando Magic lose, the Lakeland Magic keep winning

The Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) drives past the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis, left, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic cannot buy a bucket as losing streak deepens

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes to the basket against the Orlando Magic on December 22, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida Or. 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)

Orlando Magic Grades: New Orleans Pelicans 111, Orlando Magic 97

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic watches as his team takes on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Frank Vogel still likes the direction of his team

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 29: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans react during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center on November 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Previewing the New Orleans Pelicans with The Bird Writes and Pelican Debrief

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 15: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic looks on during game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 15, 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)

Elfrid Payton is not playing point guard the way Orlando Magic need

The Orlando Magic's Bismack Biyombo (11) guards the Chicago Bulls' Justin Holiday (7) while he passes the ball to teammate Robin Lopez (42) during the second half at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. The Bulls won, 112-94. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic lacking fight, and everyone knows it

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Robin Lopez #42 of the Chicago Bulls shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic on December 20, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Chicago Bulls 112, Orlando Magic 94

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 25 : Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic goes up for the dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on November 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Rumors: Nikola Vucevic generating trade buzz