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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: West Coast character

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Mar 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is guarded by Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Magic won 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is guarded by Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Magic won 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Doc Rivers, LA Clippers
March 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches game action against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated

41. . (55-14). Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team

(26-43). Previous: . Philadelphia 76ers. 26. team. 93.

38. . (25-45). Previous: . Orlando Magic. 27. team

"There’s speculation that Doc Rivers might come back to Orlando, but the truth is, that probably wouldn’t fix much. The off-season rumor mill is aliiiiiiive!"

28. team. 66. . (22-48). Previous: . Phoenix Suns

We covered the Doc Rivers rumor in depth earlier this week. But the rumor mill is churning. And where there is smoke, there is usually some fire.

Rivers may not be coming to Orlando to save the day this summer — he is still under contract with the LA Clippers after all. But the Magic could very easily be looking for a change in their front office.

It seems inevitable at this point. Everyone’s patience lasts to a point. And while Rob Hennigan said when he took over this would be a prolonged process, it at least needed to show continual progress.

The last two years, the Magic said they were focused on making the Playoffs. Failing to deliver on that promise for two straight years is not going to re-assure fans. And to take a massive step back this year after giving up so many key assets in the last two years? Those are the kind of mistakes that create change.

For now, the Magic are going to wait to make these evaluations for after the season.