The Orlando Magic are one of the teams to watch this offseason, but the lengths they're willing to go to in free agency to improve their team could be the difference in them going from a playoff team to a contender for next season and beyond.
After winning 43 games total in two NBA seasons combined, the Magic took full advantage of their draft lottery positions.
The fifth-youngest team in the NBA this season led with defense. The Magic were second in defensive rating and fourth in points allowed per game. The offense, on the other hand, left plenty to be desired. The Magic ranked 23rd in 3-point percentage, 24th in points per game, and last in 3-pointers made per game., all of its draft picks, and a young team in its ascendancy, Orlando has become an attractive destination for any big name available via free agency or trade.
But they could be looking to expedite their timeline. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Orlando may be in the running for Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George and Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson. George and Thompson, each 34 years old, would bring a combined 21 playoff appearances that include Thompson's four NBA championships with Golden State.
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