Magic Draft

The Orlando Magic officially welcomed Paolo Banchero and Caleb Houstan to Orlando on Friday. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Paolo Banchero ready to earn everything with the Orlando Magic

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Through all the smoke, Paolo Banchero emerges as Orlando Magic’s man

Orlando Magic Daily 2022 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: The final countdown

Orlando Magic should trade out of the second round

AUBURN, AL - JANUARY 19: Jabari Smith #10 of the Auburn Tigers shoots during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Arena on January 19, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Making the case for Jabari Smith Jr.

Dan Bennett
|

Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard was a solid leader who helped elevate Gonzaga to a national championship contender. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Second Round picks that could be steals

Coby Leibowitz
|

The Orlando Magic have some concern for the pathway to develop for players like R.J. Hampton as they examine this year's draft. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic’s second round picks will become about balance

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Arkansas Razorbacks center Jaylin Williams seemed to have all of his best games in the biggest moments. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Jaylin Williams demands your attention

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman has not been the most active executive, but somebody likes the job he is doing. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic, Jeff Weltman stick to process as Draft day draws near

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Paolo Banchero has all the tools to be a great offensive player. But other intangibles have him falling off the pace. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Paolo Banchero believes he is the best, even as he falls off the pace for the top pick

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: A brief history of trading the first pick

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Arizona big man Christian Koloko turned into a strong defender who can attack the paint. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft preview: Christian Koloko is the answer to Mo Bamba’s free agency

Stephen Cagan
|

Christian Braun and Kansas went on to win a national championship and that has to count for something. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Christian Braun and the value of a championship

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Chet Holmgren made his appearance in Orlando as he went through a two-day interview and workout. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic get their look at Chet Holmgren, but draft intrigue follows

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Blake Wesley is a dynamic guard who still has a lot more to show and develop. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Blake Wesley has plenty more to prove

Tim Monaghan
|
Terrence Ross and Steven Adams are two veterans who could be on the move in what might be a busy draft night. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Trading up in the NBA Draft will be difficult for the Orlando Magic

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Khalifa Diop is an intriguing center prospect who will need a lot of work to get up to par. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Khalifa Diop has to fit the backup center mold

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: Chet Holmgren #34 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Au'Diese Toney #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks battle for a rebound during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 24, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The fascination of Chet Holmgren may prove too big to turn down

Dan Bennett
|

Jabari Smith remains the favorite to go with the first pick in the draft. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic are not picking a player, they are picking their team

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens put up some gaudy numbers. But there are still questions about how he will translate to the NBA. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Bryce McGowens needs to do more than score

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Orlando Magic Daily Big Board 3.0: Orlando Magic have sat with the prospects

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) takes a jump shot during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 80-61.Syndication The Montgomery Advertiser

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Jabari Smith will answer the call

Omar Cabrera
|
Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) cuts down the net as Auburn Tigers men's basketball celebrates the regular season SEC championship at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Auburn Tigers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 82-71.

Jabari Smith hungry to win, hungry to help his new team

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

May 17, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; An overall shot during the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Nikola Jovic is more than just his name

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Shaedon Sharpe sat out the year for Kentucky but could still be a top pick for the draft. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Shaedon Sharpe is a promising mystery

Patrick Previty
|

Paolo Banchero has a lot of scoring gifts that are hard to ignore even as he fills in the rest of his game. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Debunking the myths about Paolo Banchero

Philip Rossman-Reich
|
Chet Holmgren has polarized many fans and scouts. But there is a lot to his game ready for the NBA. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Debunking the myths about Chet Holmgren

Philip Rossman-Reich
|

Orlando Magic Draft Preview: 5 teams to target to trade back into the first round

Philip Rossman-Reich
|