Luke Duffy

Luke Duffy

Joined: Nov 27, 2013

Luke is the site expert for Valley of the Suns. He covers the NBA from Dublin, Ireland, and has been following the NBA closely since 2006. He previously wrote for Hoops Habit and was a site co-expert at Orlando Magic Daily.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - FEBRUARY 21: Cam Whitmore #22 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket during a college basketball game against the Villanova Wildcats at the Cintas Center on February 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic 2023 NBA Draft Preview: Cam Whitmore’s allure will be strong

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 04: Cam Whitmore #22 of the Villanova Wildcats reacts during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Wells Fargo Center on March 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The case for the Orlando Magic to keep their 2023 lottery picks

HENDERSON, NEVADA - DECEMBER 27: Scoot Henderson #0 of G League Ignite checks out of a game against the Ontario Clippers in the second quarter of their game at The Dollar Loan Center on December 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. Ignite defeated the Clippers 114-108 in overtime. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The case for the Orlando Magic to trade their 2023 lottery picks

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets controls the ball against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on March 15, 2022 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 Mark Brown/Getty Images)

5 potential free agent targets with ties to Orlando Magic

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 19: R.J. Hampton #13 of the Orlando Magic looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 19, 2022 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

2023 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: R.J. Hampton faltered as team got better

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 01: Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket on Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum on March 01, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

3 Milwaukee Bucks players Orlando Magic could look to add for next season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Franz Wagner shake hands after Wagner was drafted by the Orlando Magic during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

3 dream scenarios for the Orlando Magic at the 2023 NBA Draft

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 01: Markelle Fultz #20, Gary Harris #14 and Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic speak against the Philadelphia 76ersat Wells Fargo Center on February 01, 2023 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. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Ranking the Orlando Magic’s 5 most valuable trade assets for 2023/24

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 13: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic and Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls laugh during the first half at United Center on February 13, 2023 in Chicago, 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Question: Would you take Nikola Vucevic back on team-friendly deal?

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 17: Max Strus #31 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on December 17, 2021 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Max Strus is a player the Orlando Magic have to pursue this summer

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 18: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic talks with coach Jamahl Mosley during the fourth quarter of a game Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on December 18, 2022 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. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

3 disastrous mistakes the Orlando Magic must avoid making this summer

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 02: Moritz Wagner #21 Caleb Houstan #2 Terrence Ross #31 and Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 02, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 107-96. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2023 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Terrence Ross left Magic on perfect terms

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic looks on against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Amway Center on March 23, 2023 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Making the case for Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero to play for Italy at the FIBA World Cup

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 01: Markelle Fultz #20, Gary Harris #14 and Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic speak against the Philadelphia 76ersat Wells Fargo Center on February 01, 2023 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. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

3 Orlando Magic players who would have excelled in the Playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 03: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on February 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Magic defeated the Timberwolves 127-120. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

2023 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jonathan Isaac saw another year pass him by

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on February 27, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

2023 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Paolo Banchero was amazing in his rookie year