Magic Draft

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jabari Smith Jr. is a gifted shooter but questions about his ability to create persist. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Debunking the myths about Jabari Smith, Jr.

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs an offensive rebound against Western Illinois' Ramean Hilton (23) during a NCAA non-conference men's basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.201203 W Ill Iowa Mbb 024 Jpg

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Keegan Murray is the shooter the Magic have looked for

Patrick Baldwin Jr. entered the season as one of the top prospects in this draft class. But a difficult season leaves his future uncertain. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: The promise and disappointment of Patrick Baldwin Jr.

What the Orlando Magic do with Terrence Ross -- and replace his role -- will be key aspects of the offseason. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

5 biggest offseason needs for the Orlando Magic and how to fill them

David Roddy does not look like the typical forward in the NBA. That makes him unique as he carves his own path into the league. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: David Roddy developed his own way

DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 15: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 88-73. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Fear cannot drive Orlando Magic’s big draft decision

Duke's Paolo Banchero displayed a diverse offensive repertoire that has him in line to be the No. 1 pick. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Paolo Banchero is the best all-around player

Jalen Williams had a breakout sophomore year at Santa Clara and has put himself in the first round. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic have started draft workouts, but mostly second-round options