Orlando Magic – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 The most exciting NBA team you won’t see on national TV this season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:14 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458125 The 2023-24 NBA Schedule is officially out, and we now know what teams the NBA has decided to reserve the most shine in the national spotlight. Gracing ESPN, ABC, and TNT the most will be the expected teams like the Lakers, Warriors, the new-look Suns, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The East’s juggernauts in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/feed/ 0 5 NBA teams on the rise that will surprise everyone in 2023-24 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457682 The Denver Nuggets only won their first NBA title a month ago, but most fans have already moved on to the 2023-24 season. The Nuggets may not have been the favorite to win it all last season, but they’ve been building towards top contender status in the association for several years and had the reigning […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 championship-less NBA teams by closeness to title https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456721 When the Denver Nuggets won Game 5 of the NBA Finals in the Mile High City, it set off a celebration never before warranted in the city. After all, while it was far from the first title in Denver or Colorado history, it was the first time the Nuggets – who had never been in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/feed/ 0 Orlando Magic draft odds: What are the chances of landing the #1 pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/20/orlando-magic-full-nba-draft-odds/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/20/orlando-magic-full-nba-draft-odds/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455502 The Orlando Magic, despite being among the worst teams in the NBA this season, appears to be on the right track with their rebuild. Two seasons ago, they traded All-Star Nikola Vucevic to the Chicago Bulls and finally bottomed out after several seasons of mediocrity. They then drafted rising star Franz Wagner in 2021, followed […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/20/orlando-magic-full-nba-draft-odds/feed/ 0 Franz Wagner has smashed the sophomore slump for the Orlando Magic https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/03/franz-wagner-smashed-sophomore-slump/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/03/franz-wagner-smashed-sophomore-slump/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:15:05 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453309 Whether a music artist, athlete, or TV show, the dreaded sophomore slump exists in the back of the minds of everyone who seeks to follow up a stellar start. While many have slouched to a tough second season before, the Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner looks like he may have smashed that situation. Wagner had a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/03/franz-wagner-smashed-sophomore-slump/feed/ 0 5 NBA reunions that need to happen https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/20/5-nba-reunions-need-happen/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/20/5-nba-reunions-need-happen/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:00:50 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452367 For the sentimental basketball fans among us, there’s nothing better than seeing an NBA player return to the team where they shared in making the fondest memories earlier in their career. These reunions often tend to happen toward the end of a player’s career, if at all. It gives the players a chance to close […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/20/5-nba-reunions-need-happen/feed/ 0 Is there still a place in the NBA for the Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/14/place-orlando-magic-jonathan-isaac/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/14/place-orlando-magic-jonathan-isaac/#respond Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452432 Since the last time Jonathon Isaac stepped foot on a basketball court for the Magic, a lot has changed. Tokyo hosted a delayed Olympics, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry titles, and basketball is no longer played inside of a bubble. The Orlando Magic haven’t done much of note in his stead, other than lose games and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/14/place-orlando-magic-jonathan-isaac/feed/ 0 We Got Next: A closer look at the NBA’s 5 newest stars https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/06/nba-5-newest-stars/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/06/nba-5-newest-stars/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:00:41 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451499 Every year, a handful of NBA players make noticeable improvements to their performances that grab the attention of their peers. This year is no exception. There are a lot of components that go into a player having a breakout year. First and foremost is the offseason work they put in leading up to the season. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/06/nba-5-newest-stars/feed/ 0 Orlando Magic: Bol Bol is everything we hope Victor Wembanyama will be https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/02/orlando-magic-bol-bol-victor-wembanyama/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/02/orlando-magic-bol-bol-victor-wembanyama/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:00:59 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451442 NBA teams have fallen in love with the young French phenom Victor Wembanyama, and he is the most sought-after NBA Draft prospect since Lebron James. This article is not to downplay how great of a player he can be but to offer some insight into a player who has been forgotten but has shocking similarities […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/02/orlando-magic-bol-bol-victor-wembanyama/feed/ 0 Why Bol Bol is everything the Orlando Magic have been searching for https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/14/bol-bol-everything-orlando-magic/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/14/bol-bol-everything-orlando-magic/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450907 After being traded at the deadline to the Orlando Magic, many questions surrounded the potential of the 7’2″ big man Bol Bol. As of late, Bol has been putting the league on notice. However, this is nothing new for the seven-footer, as he stayed patient, waiting for his opportunity in the NBA. Furthermore, Bol is […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/14/bol-bol-everything-orlando-magic/feed/ 0 Historic start for Paolo Banchero proves Orlando Magic have next NBA star https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/21/historic-paolo-banchero-orlando-magic/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/21/historic-paolo-banchero-orlando-magic/#respond Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450084 Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero has already etched himself into NBA history books with his debut performance against the Detroit Pistons, putting him on a fast track to becoming one of the next NBA stars. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2022 NBA Draft accomplished something in his regular season debut that’s only been […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/21/historic-paolo-banchero-orlando-magic/feed/ 0 Who deserves to be the number one scoring option for the Orlando Magic? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/20/orlando-magic-deserves-number-1-option/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/20/orlando-magic-deserves-number-1-option/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:00:02 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=449994 The Orlando Magic are entering this NBA season with a sense of cautious optimism. This is the third attempt at a rebuild in 10 years, but you get the sense that this crop of players has the potential to eclipse what has come before them. Granted, the bar is pretty low at two playoff appearances […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/20/orlando-magic-deserves-number-1-option/feed/ 0 3 Realistic goals for the Orlando Magic this season https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/12/3-realistic-goals-orlando-magic-season/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/12/3-realistic-goals-orlando-magic-season/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:01 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=449725 The Orlando Magic enter the 2022–23 NBA season with as much optimism as we have seen in recent years. Though fans of other teams and media members (with the exception of Zach Lowe, who always gives them credit when it is warranted) continue to overlook them, the core of a group that will be relevant […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/12/3-realistic-goals-orlando-magic-season/feed/ 0 Orlando Magic: Is Franz Wagner’s EuroBasket play for real? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/10/orlando-magic-franz-wagner-eurobasket/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/10/orlando-magic-franz-wagner-eurobasket/#respond Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:00:05 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=448489 If you are a fan of the Orlando Magic, then you have surely been watching the EuroBasket tournament with keen interest. With plenty of NBA talent on display, the level of competition is high, and Franz Wagner has been among the best performers at the event taking place in his native Germany so far. Wagner […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/10/orlando-magic-franz-wagner-eurobasket/feed/ 0 Orlando Magic: Who deserves to start in the backcourt this season? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/25/orlando-magic-starting-guards-22/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/25/orlando-magic-starting-guards-22/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:30 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447980 After obtaining the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic have officially finished their rebuild for the future. Next season, the Magic will be in the mix for a playoff spot, hoping to make a run in the postseason. In addition, several young stars on the Magic will gain the quality […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/25/orlando-magic-starting-guards-22/feed/ 0 Is R.J. Hampton the Orlando Magic’s x-factor next season? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/06/rj-hampton-orlando-magic-x-factor/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/06/rj-hampton-orlando-magic-x-factor/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:20 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447257 There’s no doubt that the Orlando Magic are going to be better next season. Say what you want about the confusing fashion in which they drafted Paolo Banchero first overall, but he already looks like he could be that guy. With the way he carries himself, and the effortless ability to score while being encased in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/06/rj-hampton-orlando-magic-x-factor/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Should the Orlando Magic trade for Donovan Mitchell? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/15/nba-trades-orlando-magic-donovan-mitchell/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/15/nba-trades-orlando-magic-donovan-mitchell/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:21 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446868 If you are a fan of the Orlando Magic, then for the first time in a long time. you have to be content with where they are at right now. First-overall pick Paolo Banchero had a stellar couple of Summer League games before being shut down before he could match up with the second pick, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/15/nba-trades-orlando-magic-donovan-mitchell/feed/ 0 NBA Free Agency: Why the Orlando Magic re-signed Mo Bamba https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/05/nba-free-agency-orlando-magic-mo-baba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/05/nba-free-agency-orlando-magic-mo-baba/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:51 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446649 With NBA free agency frenzy in full swing, few expected the Orlando Magic to be players this time around. The franchise has used this period over the last decade to mostly make small moves around the fringes, even when an apparent no-brainer deal was out there for them once free agency began last Thursday. NBA […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/05/nba-free-agency-orlando-magic-mo-baba/feed/ 0 The Orlando Magic should have traded for Dejounte Murray https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/orlando-magic-dejounte-murray/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/orlando-magic-dejounte-murray/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:01 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446536 With the NBA about to hit a fever pitch level offseason with the number of trade rumors milling about, the Orlando Magic look like they’re going to sit on the sidelines and watch. Which, in the grand scheme of things, is perfectly acceptable, because they are exactly where they want to be with the group […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/orlando-magic-dejounte-murray/feed/ 0 Why the Orlando Magic made the right choice with Paolo Banchero https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/orlando-magic-paolo-banchero/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/orlando-magic-paolo-banchero/#respond Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446332 The Orlando Magic had the first overall pick in Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, and in a move on-brand for a franchise that keeps its cards close to the chest, they selected Paolo Banchero. You know, the guy who apparently didn’t even go down to Florida for a workout leading up to the draft. While […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/orlando-magic-paolo-banchero/feed/ 0 The future of the Orlando Magic will change at the NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446213 The 2022 NBA Draft class is filled with talent that will take the court next season. As players anticipate their final landing spot, how will the Orlando Magic use their first overall pick? Working to become an NBA draft prospect begins at an early age. Discipline, determination, and resilience are essential throughout each journey. On Thursday, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Will Orlando Magic fans be happy with Jabari Smith Jr.? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/orlando-magic-jabari-smith-jr/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/orlando-magic-jabari-smith-jr/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:00:08 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446200 The Orlando Magic own the first-overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, with many believing that they will be taking Jabari Smith Jr., and not Chet Holmgren as was initially expected. Wildly different players, the sheer uniqueness and upside of Holmgren could potentially come back to haunt the Magic if they don’t take him. Then again, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/orlando-magic-jabari-smith-jr/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Would the Orlando Magic trade the number one pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/11/nba-trades-orlando-magic-pick/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/11/nba-trades-orlando-magic-pick/#respond Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:00:10 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445827 The Orlando Magic are in an enviable position right now, as they have the first overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. While there is no clear-cut favorite on who to select, as there has been in years past, it still gives the organization the chance to pick a player who could go on to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/11/nba-trades-orlando-magic-pick/feed/ 0 Why the Orlando Magic are going to draft Chet Holmgren https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/01/orlando-magic-chet-holmgren/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/01/orlando-magic-chet-holmgren/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:55 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445538 The Orlando Magic have the first pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and while that is fantastic news for the franchise, their good fortune came in a year when there is no can’t miss prospect to select. This is no problem, but it does leave the Magic with a choice of three players to choose […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/01/orlando-magic-chet-holmgren/feed/ 0 3 overreactions to the Orlando Magic getting the first-overall pick https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/20/orlando-magic-overreactions-first-pick/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/20/orlando-magic-overreactions-first-pick/#respond Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:47 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445189 After a decade of near-misses and bad luck, the Orlando Magic finally had their moment on Tuesday night when they won the NBA Draft Lottery. A fantastic turn of events for a franchise that is in dire need of a bounce to go their way, with one of their more famous fans missing the lottery […]

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