Orlando Magic face tough choices if season fails to meet expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Orlando Magic are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season amid significant changes in the Eastern Conference. High-profile moves such as LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat have intensified competition. Analysts suggest Jalen Suggs could be a candidate for trade if the team underperforms, despite his defensive skills. Concerns about Suggs' playoff performance last season contribute to this outlook. The organization remains committed to its core players, including Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, for now.
- •Magic aim for improvement in 2026-27 season
- •Jalen Suggs may be traded if season disappoints
- •Eastern Conference sees major player movements
- •Banchero and Wagner likely to remain with team
- •Suggs struggled in previous playoff series
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"The Orlando Magic might have some difficult decisions to make if the 2026-27 season does not go well.
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