Orlando Magic's bench faces challenges heading into new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Orlando Magic are relying on their bench as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Last season, the bench struggled to contribute consistently, with Anthony Black being a standout performer. However, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac faced injury issues, limiting their impact. The addition of Nikola Vucevic is seen as a crucial improvement, though concerns remain about the overall depth of the bench following moves made by rival Eastern Conference teams. The Magic aim to bolster their playoff prospects despite these challenges.
- •Orlando Magic begin preparations for the new NBA season.
- •Magic's bench was among the weaker units last season.
- •Anthony Black emerged as a strong contributor off the bench.
- •Nikola Vucevic signed as a key offseason addition.
- •Concerns linger about injuries and depth for the Magic.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Can the Orlando Magic's Bench Stack Up Against Other Teams?
"The Orlando Magic did not have much room for upgrades this offseason, so they need their bench unit to support their starters as much as possible.
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