Year: 2017

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 2: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic talks with media after the game against the Miami Heat during the 2017 Summer League on July 2, 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)

Shaquille O’Neal offers rookie advice to Jonathan Isaac

The Difference in Depth for the 2018 Orlando Magic

USA TODAY gives Orlando Magic solid offseason grade

NBA Offseason Rankings: Scouting the Southeast Division

SAN ANTONIO - 1994: Dennis Scott #3 of the Orlando Magic shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during a game played circa 1994 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Scott: Titleless run with Shaquille O’Neal, Anfernee Hardaway still hurts

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 27: Arron Afflalo of the Orlando Magic addresses the media on July 27, 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 Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic fortunate to have players who want to be in Orlando

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 1: Bismack Biyombo of the Orlando Magic goes through a work out during the Basketball Without Borders Africa program at the American International School of Johannesburg on August 1, 2017 in Gauteng province of Johannesburg, South Africa. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA stars shine in NBA Africa Game, Bismack Biyombo quiet on court

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 14: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers is guarded by Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on December 14, 2016 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. (Photo by Manuela Davies/Getty Images)

Bismack Biyombo: Orlando Magic needed some more fighters

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 8: Joffrey Lauvergne #77 of the Chicago Bulls goes to the basket against the Orlando Magic on March 8, 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 Rumors: Orlando Magic offered Joffrey Lauvergne in free agency

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 22: Mario Hezonja #8 and Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic are seen before the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 22, 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)

ESPN projects Orlando Magic win totals and Playoff fate

Orlando Magic's Darko Milicic, Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu, Grant Hill and Dwight Howard walk down the court during the NBA's Eastern Conference quarterfinals in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, April 28, 2007. The Pistons defeated the Magic 97-93. (Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)

Darko Milicic at peace with ‘bust’ of NBA career

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 3: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Miami Heat on March 3, 2017 at the 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 due for unpredictable 2018 season

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 29: Jonathon Simmons #17 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 29, 2016 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2016 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic happy with offseason, others like it too

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - MARCH 17: Patricio Garino #25 of the Austin Spurs looks to pass the ball against the Windy City Bulls during a NBA D-League game on March 17, 2017 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, 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 John L. Alexander/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic waive Patricio Garino

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 21: Khem Birch, #2 of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during the Championship Game 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four between Fenerbahce Istanbul v Olympiacos Piraeus at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 21, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)

Khem Birch and how the Orlando Magic might use their two-way contracts

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 3: The Orlando Magic drum core is seen during the game against the Miami Heat on March 3, 2017 at the 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 Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic’s ‘evaluations’ include Playoff goals

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 11: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks on February 11, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag Vol. 25: What comes next?

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 17: Arron Afflalo #4 of the Orlando Magic greets fans before playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 17, 2012 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 2012 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Homecoming week in Orlando: Happiness and caution

20 February 2016: Kansas State Wildcats forward Wesley Iwundu (25) drives on Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis (34) in a Big 12 matchup between the

Piecing together the inaugural Lakeland Magic, a long way to go

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 16: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 16, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mario Hezonja officially out for Eurobasket

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 22: John Hammond and Jeff Weltman of the Orlando Magic talk in the war room during the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 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)

Jeff Weltman’s first summer shows a promising future for Orlando Magic

CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 9: Anfernee Hardaway #1 of the Orlando Magic shoots a lay up during the game during the 1997 NBA All-Star Game played on February 9, 1997 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1997 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

A BIG3 and NBA JAM duo for the Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 13: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Orlando Magic during the game on December 13, 2013 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 2013 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

USA TODAY: Orlando Magic could really use Kyrie Irving

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 1: Jonathan Isaac #1 and Patricio Garino #29 help up Marcus Georges-Hunt #13 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2017 Orlando Summer League on July 1, 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Orlando Magic are embracing positionless basketball

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 21: James Nunnally, #21 of Fenerbahce Istanbul competes with Khem Birch, #2 of Olympiacos Piraeus during the Championship Game 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four between Fenerbahce Istanbul v Olympiacos Piraeus at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 21, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Tolga Adanali/EB via Getty Images)

Time is right for Khem Birch to return to the NBA

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 8: Marreese Speights #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles from the sidelines during the game against the Orlando Magic at The Quicken Loans Arena on February 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2013 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Marreese Speights lives his dream after reaching the top

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Arron Afflalo #4 of the Orlando Magic drives to the hoop against Matt Barnes #22 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on January 12, 2013 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 2013 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein /NBAE via Getty Images)

Arron Afflalo is all smiles as he returns to Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 22: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a lay up against the Charlotte Hornets on March 22, 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’s expectations, goals for 2018 become clear