Philip Rossman-Reich

Philip Rossman-Reich

Joined: Dec 11, 2014

Philip Rossman-Reich is the senior writer for Orlando Magic Daily and host of Locked On Magic. Philip has been a lifelong Magic fan and covered the team since the 2010 season. He has written for Orlando Magic Daily since 2009. He also covers UCF sports for the Associated Press and was a producer for Spectrum Sports 360 on Spectrum News 13.

The Orlando Magic will have a lot of options ahead of them this offseason, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. But they must also consider what comes after this season and how much it will cost to retain these players.

Orlando Magic will pay a steep price for anticipated moves in offseason

Cameron Johnson seems like he will be on the move from the Brooklyn Nets. While he has a skill set that matches the Orlando Magic's needs, he would be a tough cost to absorb.

Orlando Magic must pass on fan-favorite target to keep roster balanced

Yaxel Lendeborg was a late riser on NBA radars and seemed set to be a first-round pick. But he withdrew from the Draft to transfer to Michigan.

Major Orlando Magic draft target opts to exit NBA Draft

Jamahl Mosley has aced the development and rebuild stage for the Orlando Magic. With expected changes to the roster, Mosley will feel the pressure to help the team continue to evolve.

The pressure is on Jamahl Mosley in the 2026 season

The Orlando Magic have a lot of needs they must address this offseason. Shooting is the obvious one. But playmaking might be a bigger key to unlocking that lost playmaking.

Orlando Magic's biggest needs this offseason are connected

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not have the season he hoped for this season. But he still has belief in what this team can become.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope still hopes to bring title to Orlando

The Orlando Magic could be looking for replacement to key role players as they reshape their roster. The Draft will be the answer.

2025 NBA Draft Prospects who could replace outgoing Orlando Magic players

Jett Howard was drafted to be the volume shooter the Orlando Magic desperately needed. He has failed to deliver on several fronts as he enters an uncertain offseason.

It is time for Magic to cut ties with former lottery pick

Tristan da Silva had some encouraging moments throughout his rookie year. But his inability to stay in the rotation puts his future with the Orlando Magic in jeopardy.

Where does Tristan da Silva fit into Orlando Magic's future?

The Orlando Magic were frustrated by their season. But they exited it knowing one truth: Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are stars they can build around.

2025 Orlando Magic MVP: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner became true stars

Shaquille O'Neal is a foundational player in Orlando Magic history. His NBA Draft Lottery is now receiving some new scrutiny thanks to a story from O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal tells wild story about Orlando Magic's Draft Lottery win

The Orlando Magic are waiting their turn to make the conference finals. With their two stars, they are not as far from having that window than anyone thinks.

Conference finalists show Orlando Magic have no excuses to wait

The Orlando Magic will likely hand Paolo Banchero a max contract this offseason. That puts the team in the dangerous apron territory and all the restrictions that come with it.

What is the first apron and what does it mean for the Orlando Magic?

The Orlando Magic are in desperate need of a point guard. The draft presents several options to find them. And the Magic may not need to move up to get the guard they want.

Draft sets up perfectly for Orlando Magic to fill a critical need

The Orlando Magic exited their playoff series knowing they had two star players to build around and a foundation that should accelerate their rebuild plans.

Orlando Magic cemented key parts of their identity in Playoff series

Everyone knows the Orlando Magic love their wingspans as they prepare for the draft. With the NBA Draft Combine behind them, there are standouts physically like St. Joseph's Rasheer Fleming.

Wingspans the Orlando Magic need to know from the 2025 NBA Draft Combine