1. Analyzing the Orlando Magic's Biggest Draft Needs

    In the upcoming NBA draft, the Orlando Magic possess two picks, their own first-round selection (guaranteed to be in the top-four overall) and the Golden State Warriors ' second-rounder (51st overall) ( via basketball...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 1 month ago 6,957 reads 61 comments

  2. Gameplan for Fixing Orlando Magic's Offense Next Season

    Let's be honest, after the Orlando Magic completed the 2012-13 season with only 20 wins, there are plenty of areas for the club to improve in...

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  3. Creating the Perfect Offseason Plan for the Orlando Magic

    Much like anything in life, preparation and planning lead to success, and running an NBA team is no exception. The offseason is a critical time for organizations because they have three ways to rebuild their rosters...

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  4. Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan Might Be a Genius After All

    Following the trade of Dwight Howard , anybody who believed the Orlando Magic would be able to regroup after the loss of its franchise center was deemed crazy...

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  5. Most Memorable Games from the Orlando Magic's 2012-13 Season

    Nobody expected much from the Orlando Magic this past year, and they were right to believe this. The team limped to a final record of 20-62, the worst mark in the NBA. However, the Magic’s season had its share of entertaining games...

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  6. Final Regular Season Grades for Each Orlando Magic Player in 2013

    As any Orlando Magic fan could tell you, the 2012-13 season was a rough experience. The team took their lumps as the team continues its transition from the Dwight Howard -led 2009 NBA Finals team to one with a completely new identity...

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  7. Biggest Issues Orlando Magic Must Address This Offseason

    After enduring one of the roughest seasons in recent memory, the Orlando Magic can wave goodbye to the nightmarish year and use the offseason to expedite the team’s rebuilding efforts...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 2 months ago 4,515 reads 29 comments

  8. Looking Ahead to Orlando Magic's 2012-13 Salary Cap Situation

    The Orlando Magic will finish the 2012-13 season towards the very bottom of the standings, unable to consistently win games ever since the organization traded away stars like Dwight Howard and J...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 2 months ago 2,449 reads 29 comments

  9. Orlando Magic Draft Board: Post NCAA Tournament

    So March Madness has come to an end. Hours upon hours of basketball have been watched, brackets have been busted and history has been made. Louisville and Michigan played a terrific championship game with the Cardinals emerging victorious...

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  10. Contracts Atlanta Hawks Are Most Excited to Have off Their Books This Offseason

    When the Atlanta Hawks hired former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry this past summer, Ferry made a series of moves in order to reduce the team payroll while also freeing up salary-cap space for the upcoming round of free agency...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 3 months ago 1,116 reads 5 comments

  11. What's the Ceiling for Each Orlando Magic Prospect?

    Ever since Rob Hennigan replaced Otis Smith as general manager of the Orlando Magic , Hennigan has made it clear that the team is in a full-blown rebuilding stage, and adding young talent is the primary focus for the organization...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 3 months ago 3,478 reads 30 comments

  12. Orlando Magic Basketball: Examining the Terrific Start of Tobias Harris

    Just minutes before the NBA Trade Deadline , Orlando Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan finally provided the country an answer to the question, "Which team will J.J...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 4 months ago 4,339 reads 55 comments

  13. Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks: Postgame Analysis and Wrap-Up

    The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, 108-76. Story of the Game: Atlanta's Dominance The Magic were beaten in almost every aspect of the game by the visiting Hawks...

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  14. Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Post-Game Analysis and Wrap-Up

    Final Score: Portland Trailblazers 104 at Orlando Magic 110 Story of the Game: Orlando Snaps 12-Game Losing Streak with Return of J.J. Redick Magic shooting guard J.J...

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  15. Orlando Magic Basketball: Which Current Players Have a Future with the Franchise

    Despite all the talk about shooting guard J.J. Redick and where the Orlando Magic should deal him to before the February 21 trade deadline, the franchise still has 14 other players ...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 4 months ago 1,686 reads 29 comments

  16. NBA Basketball: Post-Game Analysis of the Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers

    Final Score: Los Angeles Clippers 86 at Orlando Magic 76 Story of the Game: Orlando's Field Goal Percentage While the game was defined by sloppy play from both teams (turnovers ...

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  17. Should Orlando Magic Trade Hedo Turkoglu to the Brooklyn Nets?

    A key player during the Orlando Magic 's shocking run to the 2009 NBA Finals, Hedo Turkoglu has been reduced from a borderline All-Star to a living monument of the franchise's ...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 4 months ago 4,101 reads 52 comments

  18. Players the Orlando Magic Should Target If They Trade J.J. Redick

    In the aftermath of the blockbuster trade that sent All- NBA center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers , most analysts predicted a very rough season for the Orlando Magic ...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 5 months ago 4,039 reads 56 comments

  19. NBA Trade Analysis: Why Memphis Grizzlies Are Major Losers of Rudy Gay Trade

    Close to one week after trading several key role players to the Cleveland Cavaliers to get below the luxury-tax line, the Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision to trade star ...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 5 months ago 4,917 reads 11 comments

  20. Big Ten Sports: 5 Thoughts on the Addition of Maryland and Rutgers

    With the recent (and fairly shocking) announcement that the Big Ten will be raiding the Big East and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to add Rutgers and Maryland respectively to the conference, several questions come to mind...

    Riley Allen Written by Riley Allen about 7 months ago 482 reads 1 comments