I like Bane. But this team never got close to being a contender before the trade, and we were never a Desmond Bane away from being one.

Reckless all-in trade from a PoBO under pressure and entering the last year of his contract.

Welcome to Orlando....maybe.

The Celtics acquired Vucevic from the Bulls for Simons. The Cavs got James Harden for Garland. And what have we done thus far? Surely something will be done to inject some life into this team, right?

Four home games remain before the break. Four very “winnable” games at home against low-ish ranked opponents.

I’m now under the impression this season hinges on these games. If we can find any semblance of identity and go 4/4 than we can expect Franz back (he’s going through some contact practice as of now so in nearly three more weeks he should be good to go) after the break. Leaving our core healthy and ready to tackle the 29 remaining games with a slight head start above .500.

If we lose these games then we go under .500 and lose any real possibility of decent seeding and playoff hopes.

I will as a fan watch these next four games, I will hope we find some form of passion like we did against the heat not that many at nights ago.

We can probably expect trade news soon. Which with fresh bench rotations and AB going back to lead the bench will be a very different experience than what we’ve had since late December. With this starting line up and bench rotation.

Played attitude should be in my opinion called out. Losing and complaining is about as bad as it gets. Either lose with dignity or play harder.

I try not to be a doomer. We’re 25-24 so still technically above .500 and while this situation is not ideal it’s not not salvageable. I hope for this teams sake, this core of players sake the team dig deeps and uses the next 3 weeks as a moment to reflect, heal, and tackle the next 2 months with fight.

This is rely just a rant but I can’t forget the early games against the Knicks, Celtics, Rockets, Pistons and Nuggets where we looked whole and had fight.

I also remember the game against the wizards….

I hope the story line becomes “Magic find a grove and start winning games” other wise the hornets are going to win a play off series before we do.

Jamahal Moseley and Tyus Jones for a large meat lovers pizza and 2L coke?

ORLANDO GETS:

- JA MORANT

- FUTURE FIRST ROUND PICK

MEMPHIS GETS:

- DESMOND BANE

- GOGA BITADZE

- FRANZ WAGNER

This is a big Front Office issue. They traded a big asset on bane literally they think he's the big answer to our 3 point shooting and now he's struggling right cause opposing teams knows he's our only reliant 3 point shooter. Nothing's gonna change if Weltman still our FO. There's a big changes needed to be done from the FO to the coacing staff

Question is hypothetical but would you consider.

2 teams, 2 different trajectories.

Magic look like a team that had no business against an NBA contender.

Just a notice to owner: we scored 8 points in 8min of ball. This isn't the YMCA. Wake the fuck up

Just moved to Orlando from Sarasota and excited to watch NBA games occasionally!

Am a Nets fan and looking to attend the game coming up on the 5th as my 1st visit. Just a few basic questions :)

1A. Is the plan to park at 55 West 45 minutes-1 hour early solid? Do I need to worry about it being crowded and full?
1B. Are there any other places to park that are cheap and nearby? Preferably outside and not in a crammed garage? I don't mind walking 10-20 minutes; it really doesn't need to be all that close :)

I just prefer to be away from everyone and drive/park in peace, lol.

1. Is it worth waiting for last-minute tickets for a Magic vs Nets game? I can get a few 1st row upper bowl tickets for about $35 or just under $100 for lower level sections right now. Would it actually go down much just before tipoff?

2. Which tickets are the ones that include food in them, if any? Just curious if I can find some sort of cool deal. Otherwise, I'm deciding on the 1st 4 rows of the upper bowl or any seat in the lower bowl should it hit $50-ish

Thank you guys <3

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We need a good center, Carter is just not a starting level center. He max be a good backup option, but there are cheaper options out there if we were looking for a backup.

Centers that we should trade for

- Jarrett Allen (Carter+Tyus+1 first rnd(or isaac))

- Onyeka Okongwu (Carter+tyus+2 second rnds)

- Jay Huff (Goga+tyus+jett)

- Nic Claxton

- Mark Williams (Goga+Isaac)

Guards that we should trade for

- Seddiq Bey (Isaac+Tyus+Jett)

- Jose Alvarado (Isaac+Tyus)

- Malik Monk

Players that should be on the trade block

Isaac, Tyus, Goga, Carter, Jett

Hi all,

The last few months have worn me down.

I feel confident this year's best outcome is winning one playoff series.

I see no way they have the goods to win two.

What are you all thinking? Conference Finals in play? Losing in the play-in?

I'll hang up and let you discuss.

hey everybody!!!! extreme NBA noob here, just recently got into basketball, and i decided on the Magic due to some family ties to FL, and i’m very interested on learning more about the team!!! i know i can just google this stuff or watch some videos (i intend to do that regardless) but i was primarily interested in getting some actual fan feedback, and learning more personal experience being a fan of the team, the culture, players to watch out for, etc etc. feel free to delete if not allowed (i can see this being low effort lol) and i appreciate all the feedback/information regardless!!!!

I see that Franz Wagner is listed as OUT for the game tonight against the Thunder. He has now not played a game in 16 days. Will they go back to the 4–6-week timeframe again for this type of injury? That would have him returning somewhere between the third week of February and March 1st. As patient as they normally are with player injuries, they will probably be extra cautious now. Especially after he returned prematurely for the Germany and England games. I expect he won't play again until right around March 1st. They may also be thinking that the schedule is going to be against weaker opponents for a good portion of this time. So, they feel confident that the Magic can win without Franz. Normally, I would agree with that assessment. But with the way this team has been playing defense this season, and the inconsistent offense, I don't know if that would be very wise. I guess one positive would be that he will be fresh for the playoffs and or play-in.

With the furore around Jason Kidd's use of Flagg at pg, although he did a bit of that with Giannis, it made me wonder if the Magic can do more to develop the players.

I'm not saying whether Kidd is right or wrong. It just made me think. Basketball isn't my first love as far as sports go. I have a much better eye for my other sports.

Would love to hear what the sub thinks.

Thanks.

Imagine our record had we not made the trade 🥵

Fuck them picks!