Year: 2017

Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) attempted to defend during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 113, Detroit Pistons 109

Frank Vogel stays positive as bleak season ends

The Orlando Magic’s season in three charts

Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: The End

Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic have to ask themselves: How far are they from the Playoffs?

Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) reacts during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Chicago Bulls 122, Orlando Magic 75

Mar 31, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Orlando Magic center Bismack Biyombo (11) reacts after a dunk by forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

What’s left for Orlando Magic in the final week of the season

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks (00) defends at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Terrence Ross comes into his own in larger role with Orlando Magic

Feb 3, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) keeps the ball in bounds as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends during the second half at Amway Center.The Magic won 102-94. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Nikola Vucevic expresses personal frustration with Orlando Magic’s season

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) takes a shot in the second quarter as Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) defends at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic continue to find no response to poor defense

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) defends at Amway Center. The Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Indiana Pacers 127, Orlando Magic 112

Mar 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the Orlando Magic 114-106 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: Race to the finish

Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (11) shoots a three pointer over Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (8) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Experience, freedom helping Mario Hezonja improve on defense

Apr 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Elfrid Payton (4) and Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon (00) celebrate a last second shot in the second quarter at Amway Center. The Magic won 107-115. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic get a brief glimpse of a hopeful future

Apr 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Jodie Meeks (20) shoots a 3-pointer during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 115, Brooklyn Nets 107

Apr 4, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic’s offense suffers from poor shot selection

Feb 23, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks to shoot against Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic search for identity in face of likely changes

Apr 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) brings the ball up court in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Nets won 121-111. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Elements of culture

Mar 31, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson (32) lays on the court after getting hit in the face during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic whiteboard gaffe makes for a fitting end to disappointing season

Apr 4, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) drives to the basket between Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and guard Evan Fournier (10) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-102. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic must learn to survive the lulls

Apr 4, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled by Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (8) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-102. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Cleveland Cavaliers 122, Orlando Magic 102

Jan 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel talks with Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Gordon, Frank Vogel clear the air after white board reveal

Aug 15, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Spain guard Jose Calderon (8) dribbles the ball as Argentina shooting guard Patricio Garino (29) defends during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Patricio Garino, Marcus Georges-Hunt seize the opportunity

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

White board leak erodes what little faith remains with Orlando Magic

May 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan talks with media as Frank Vogel is introduced as the new head coach during a press conference at Amway Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Did the Orlando Magic leak their trade and free agency targets?

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Daily NBA Draft Big Board: Post NCAA Tournament Edition

Oct 21, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Patricio Garino (29) shoots the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic sign Patricio Garino and Marcus Georges-Hunt for rest of the season

Mar 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Playbook: Nikola Vucevic’s passing makes him unique big man