Year: 2017

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball up court during the game against the Orlando Magic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 27, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Victor Oladipo on time with Orlando Magic: It was like battle against each other

Philip Rossman-Reich
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With a returning Jonathan Issac is it too little, too late for the Orlando Magic?

Orlando Magic Daily Facebook Live: Fixing the Orlando Magic

NBA Draft prospects to watch for the Orlando Magic: Christmas Edition

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 17: Jonathon Simmons #17 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on December 17, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Momentum compounds for Orlando Magic, for better and for worse

Philip Rossman-Reich
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 17: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic drives the ball to the basket during the first quarter ofd the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 17, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Detroit Pistons 114, Orlando Magic 110

Ricky Scricca
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 15: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball 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)

Mario Hezonja carving out a role for himself, while he can

Philip Rossman-Reich
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The Orlando Magic's D.J. Augustin (14) works against the Portland Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic (27) at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. The Blazers won, 95-88. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic answer Frank Vogel’s call, but still need more

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 15: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against the Orlando Magic 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)

Orlando Magic Grades: Portland Trail Blazers 95, Orlando Magic 88

Philip Rossman-Reich
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 24: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball during the game against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics on November 24, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: Quarter season review

Philip Rossman-Reich
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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)

NBA 2K leaks Orlando Magic’s City Edition jerseys

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 6: Nikola Vucevic

Nikola Vucevic has clear statistical importance to Orlando Magic

Philip Rossman-Reich
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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 11: Jonathan Isaac #1 and Bismack Biyombo #11 of the Orlando Magic box out Mason Plumlee #24 of the Denver Nuggets on November 11, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Frank Vogel should experiment with an all defensive lineup

Spencer R. Henderson
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The Orlando Magic's Jonathon Simmons (17) has a shot blocked by the Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan and Sam Dekker (7) in the first half at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic question their effort after loss to LA Clippers

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 13: Montrezl Harrell

Orlando Magic Grades: LA Clippers 106, Orlando Magic 95

Philip Rossman-Reich
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SHENZHEN, CN - OCTOBER 4: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves participates during a NBA 2K E-Sports event on October 4, 2017 at Sheraton Shenzhen in Shenzhen, China. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic announce Magic Gaming as NBA 2K League team name

Philip Rossman-Reich
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 27, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Elfrid Payton

Five issues the Orlando Magic need to fix

Ryan Doyle
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 09: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Orlando Magic drives against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 9, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic point guards managing team as it works through injuries

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Orlando Magic guard Arron Afflalo (4) --The Orlando Magic hots the Atlanta Hawks at Amway Center, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.The Magic won the game in overtime play 110-106. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic value the 3-pointer more, but still need to be smart with it

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 09: Ersan Ilyasova #7 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs a rebound against Mario Hezonja #8 and Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic at Philips Arena on December 9, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Injuries or not, Orlando Magic must still use December to save their season

Wesley Wilcox
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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 Daily Facebook Live: On Injuries and the Nikola Vucevic contradiction

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 6: Aaron Gordon #00 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)

Aaron Gordon is ‘back to work’ after concussion Friday

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic blocks a shot against the Atlanta Hawks on December 9, 2017 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic will rely on Nikola Vucevic more than ever

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic on December 9, 2017 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Atlanta Hawks 117, Orlando Magic 110

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Orlando Magic forward-guard Evan Fournier (10) gets a help leaving the court after twisting his ankle during overtime play on Dec. 6, 2017 in Orlando. Fournier has an ankle sprain, MRI results show. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic’s depth stretching thin as injuries mount

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 8: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on December 8, 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 Grades: Denver Nuggets 103, Orlando Magic 89

Philip Rossman-Reich
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic attempts to block the shot by Kyle O'Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks during the game between the two teams on December 3, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 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)

Orlando Magic showing signs of defensive improvement

Philip Rossman-Reich
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Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (2) goes for a basket against the Golden State Warriors at Amway Center Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Warriors beat the Magic 133-112.(Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Five questions for the 2017-18 Orlando Magic’s second quarter

Philip Rossman-Reich
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