Jonathan Isaac Signing $84 Million Extension With Magic

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has renegotiated his contract with the team, agreeing to a five-year extension. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Isaac will be paid $84 million for his services. Isaac was set to enter the final season of a four-year, $69.9 million deal. The 26-year-old has spent much of his NBA career in the […]

Moritz Wagner Returning To Magic

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, center Moritz Wagner is returning to the Orlando Magic on a two-year deal worth $22 million. The Magic declined Wagner's team option on Saturday. However, both sides agreed on a deal that will keep him in Orlando for the next two seasons on Tuesday. Last year, the 27-year-old had […]

Gary Harris Re-Signing With Orlando

Free-agent guard Gary Harris agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal to return to Orlando. The 29-year-old finished last season by averaging 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. He was slightly more productive in 27 games in the starting lineup. But with Orlando signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66 million contract, Harris likely […]

Goga Bitadze Staying In Orlando

Free-agent center Goga Bitadze agreed to a three-year, $25 million contract to remain with the Orlando Magic. The 2019 No. 18 overall pick spent over three seasons with the Indiana Pacers before getting traded to Orlando. He hasn't been a consistent contributor with the Magic. However, Bitadze averaged 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Inking A Deal With Orlando

Free-agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Orlando Magic. The veteran has spent the last two seasons with the Denver Nuggets and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title in 2022-23. He finished last season by averaging 10.1 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.6% from […]

The Top Five Most Disappointing NBA Top Picks of All-Time

Whether you like it or not, being picked as the top pick of the NBA Draft comes with massive expectations. One of the perks of being the top pick is getting all the media attention, meaning all eyes are on you. However, having all the attention on you has its downside, too. If you fail […]

NBA Busts: The Worst All-Time Draft Pick for Every Team

The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us, and as NBA fans well know, draft picks can be hit or miss. For every All-Star there are 10 players that don't meet expectations. There are also some notorious busts... In this article, we will explore some of the NBA draft's most infamous busts, diving into the biggest […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 - First Round Picks and Predictions

This NBA mock draft is strictly what I would do if I were making the picks for each team. I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and other relevant factors that impact player selections throughout this mock. Building an NBA roster is difficult. It requires patience […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

Markelle Fultz Hoping To Stay In Orlando

Impending free-agent guard Markelle Fultz hopes to remain with the Magic. "I built a lot of great relationships here," said Fultz during a recent interview. "I understand some guys are going to be gone." The 2017 No. 1 overall pick averaged a career-high 14.0 points in 60 games during the 2022-23 campaign. However, he made […]

Magic Considered A "Natural Suitor" For Paul George And Klay Thompson

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Orlando Magic are seen as a "natural suitor" for Paul George and Klay Thompson. Both players could hit the open market this summer and would fit in well with the Magic. Thompson could prove the team much-needed three-point shooting, while George's addition would boost Orlando at both ends. […]

Magic Reportedly Interested In D'Angelo Russell

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is drawing interest from the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old is coming off a quality season, averaging 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds. He also shot a career-high 41.5% from deep. He can earn nearly $19 million if he accepts his player […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

This NBA mock draft is strictly what I would do as each team in the lottery. I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and other relevant factors that impact player selections throughout this mock. Building an NBA roster is difficult. It requires patience and massive upside […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Needs Surgery

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) will undergo surgery. The 25-year-old fractured his left hand in November, limiting him to 55 games last season. But now he'll need another procedure on the same hand to "stabilize the third metacarpal." Carter, who will be re-evaluated in roughly four weeks following the procedure, is expected to […]

Klay Thompson Linked With Move To Orlando

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is mutual interest between the Orlando Magic and Klay Thompson. The five-time All-Star will become an unrestricted free agent, and Orlando can open up an excess of $60 million in cap space this offseason. Thompson was paid $43.2 million in 2023-24, and the Warriors reportedly offered him […]

Markelle Fultz Provides Efficient Scoring Off The Bench

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz had an efficient 4-for-6 shooting performance while providing eight points off the bench in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers. He finished with eight points across 13 minutes of action, completing his line with one rebound and one steal. Fultz started the season well, but he quickly landed on […]

Jonathan Isaac Ineffective In Game 7 Loss

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac couldn't provide a spark off the bench as the team's season ended with a Game 7 loss to Cleveland on Sunday. Isaac was back in the second unit following Gary Harris' return to action. He contributed only two points in 18 minutes and had two rebounds with one assist. It […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Productive At Both Ends Of The Floor

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. made a mark under both baskets in Sunday's Game 7 against Cleveland. He provided 13 points with 5-for-10 shooting and snagged three steals as the Magic's season ended with a 106-94 loss. The big man from Duke, who shot 2-for-4 from outside, also recorded seven rebounds and one assist […]

Jalen Suggs Fizzles On Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs struggled in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers. The 22-year-old had one of his best offensive performances in Game 6, finishing with 22 points. However, he fizzled in Game 7, ending the afternoon with only 10 points off 2-for-14 shooting from the field. Although Suggs added nine boards, four assists, and […]

Franz Wagner Has A Rough Game 7

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner struggled in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 22-year-old had 26 points in the Game 6 win on Friday night. However, he fizzled on Sunday, ending the afternoon with just six points off 1-for-15 shooting from the field. He had struggled on the road during this series, but his […]

Paolo Banchero Can't Lift Magic To A Win

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero finished with a massive double-double in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had a team-high 38 points and 16 rebounds, adding three steals and one block. Unfortunately, his stellar performance wasn't enough to lead his team to the win. With the Magic now eliminated from the postseason after seven […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (5/4/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! We have an odd case of the Western Conference Semifinals tipping off while the Magic-Cavaliers first-round matchup has yet to wrap up, but I'm not complaining. The Wolves-Nuggets will start their dual in Denver tonight, and it's a fascinating series as executive Tim Connelly essentially put together both teams. As […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 5/3 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Gary Harris Remains Game-Time Decision

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) was officially listed as questionable when the injury report first came out, and head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed that to still be the case. During shootaround on Friday morning, Mosley was asked if Harris was likely to play and he said, "He went through walk-through. He's going to go […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Friday, May 3

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, May 3. Just a two-game slate Friday as we look to wrap up the last remaining first-round series. Throughout Orlando’s first real dose of playoff experience, they have played extremely well. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers and their properly anchored defense are a terrible matchup for Orlando’s […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/3) - Today's Top Lineups

Friday brings two potential elimination games in the NBA playoffs. The downside of just two games is that we have limited options in DFS. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always really important to have a game plan, […]

Gary Harris A Game-Time Decision For Friday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) is considered a game-time call for Friday's Game 6 against Cleveland. He suffered a right hamstring strain in Game 5, exiting the contest early. Harris has started all five games for the Magic in the playoffs, averaging 26.2 minutes. However, he hasn't been very productive, posting only 3.8 points, […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/1/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We're set for just a two-game playoff slate Wednesday, one that includes a potential elimination game in Heat-Celtics, as well as a key Game 5 battle between the Mavericks and Clippers. Despite the compact player pool, we still have plenty of solid candidates at each position to choose from. The key to being successful in […]

Paolo Banchero Leads All Scorers In Game 5 Versus Cleveland

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero led the way with 39 points in Tuesday's 104-103 Game 5 loss to Cleveland. He shot 14-for-24 from the field and 4-for-7 from downtown en route to becoming the third-youngest player ever with 39-plus points in a playoff game, behind only LeBron James and Magic Johnson. Banchero's night included eight […]

Gary Harris Injured In Game 5

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris suffered a hamstring strain in Tuesday's Game 5 against Cleveland. After averaging 28 minutes in the first four games of the series, the veteran was limited to a 19-minute outing. Harris came up with a pair of blocks in the contest but didn't contribute anything else on the box score, […]