The Orlando Magic have shown promise as a young team capable of contending for a championship in the near future. They finished the 2024-25 NBA season with a .500 record (41-41) and made the playoffs as the seventh seed, only to be eliminated in the first round by the Boston Celtics. With consecutive playoff appearances under their belts, the next challenge for the Magic is making the necessary adjustments to elevate their game.

Leading the charge is president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman, who holds the keys to potential roster improvements through available assets. Despite injuries sidelining key players like Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner for significant stretches, the Magic possess draft picks and contracts to be aggressive in their pursuit of external talent. Names like Trae Young and Darius Garland are suggested as potential upgrades in the backcourt, which could bolster their offensive prowess and complement Banchero's skill set.