Year: 2017

Feb 25, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel high fives forward Terrence Ross (31) against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

For Frank Vogel, this is Year One and just the beginning

Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: West Coast character

Orlando Magic ranked 3rd most hopeless team by Sports Illustrated

Orlando Magic find the 3-pointer and die by it against Charlotte Hornets

Mar 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) defends against Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the second half at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Charlotte Hornets 109, Orlando Magic 102

Mar 10, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) blocks the shot of Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Magic 121-81. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic try to exorcise Charlotte Hornets demons

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

Orlando Magic Rumors: Rob Hennigan’s job in jeopardy and some replacements emerge

Mar 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tanking is the only way forward for the Orlando Magic

Mar 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Bismack Biyombo (11) defends as Philadelphia 76ers guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) shoots during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Energy is the base for Orlando Magic to build culture

Mar 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 112, Philadelphia 76ers 109

Mar 13, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Magic 120-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic made their bet on defense at the wrong time, in wrong way

Jan 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) moves the ball down the court ahead of Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) and center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers resting veterans hurting Orlando Magic

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

Orlando Magic Rumors: Orlando Magic, Doc Rivers set for reunion down the road

Mar 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) and Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) get tangled up in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Magic won 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic end road trip on a high note, but still ‘far away’

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

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 109, Phoenix Suns 103

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball embraces his son UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) after the game against the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft prospects to watch at Friday’s NCAA Tournament

March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) celebrates the 68-66 victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores following the second half of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Lessons from the NCAA Tournament: The suffering makes all the success sweeter

Mar 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) controls the ball against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic 122-92. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Golden State Warriors 122, Orlando Magic 92

Feb 4, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Fast break style continues to unleash Elfrid Payton

Jan 14, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) fight for a rebound in the second half. The Tar Heels defeated the Seminoles 96-83 at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft prospects to watch at Thursday’s NCAA Tournament

Mar 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: One thing or another

Mar 13, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks the ball over Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic must improve development of young players

Mar 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) position for the rebound during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: The final countdown

Mar 3, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) high five against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic face decision on Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton soon

Mar 13, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Magic 120-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic still working to establish their culture

Mar 13, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere (3) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Sacramento Kings 120, Orlando Magic 115

Mar 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic seeking bench consistency to boost lineup

Jan 14, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (8) works out prior to their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Burgos: Mario Hezonja, Damjan Rudez lead the way in the weight room