The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Magic was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise, and has since achieved limited success in the NBA. As of the 2019 season, the Magic's roster includes a mix of experienced players and young talent. Some of the key players on the team include Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, and Evan Fournier. Nikola Vucevic is the team's starting center and has been a consistent performer for the Magic.
Orlando Magic announce 2019 Summer League roster
Mo Bamba will be on the court in Vegas this summer. Markelle Fultz will not.
The Orlando Magic have released their roster for the NBA Summer League, which will begin on July 5 at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Bamba, who suffered a season-ending stress fracture in his leg during his rookie season, will be the summertime face of the franchise for the Magic.
RELEASE: Orlando Magic roster for MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2019#PureMagic pic.twitter.com/lGHuwlCBFi
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) June 25, 2019
We last saw Bamba on the court for game action in late-January. Limited to 47 games and 16.3 minutes per as a rookie, Bamba’s per-36 minute averages worked out to 13.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. As he did last year during Summer League, Bamba will likely play limited minutes. Adding to the intrigue of Bamba’s return and overall health and development is that fellow Magic centers Nikola Vucevic (unrestricted free agent) and Khem Birch (restricted free agent) are set to test the market as free agency gets underway in the days leading up to Summer League.
Conspicuously absent from the roster is Fultz, who remains without a publicly announced timetable for his return to the court. Magic General Manager John Hammond had told 96.9 The Game on Monday that Fultz would not play at all in Summer League, so it came as no surprise. But it does come as a disappointment since Summer League seemed an ideal place for Fultz to gauge where he is in his rehab process. And he is looking pretty good on Snapchat (Note: It was pointed out in the comments below that the footage Fultz posted was not recent).
Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) uploaded some highlights on Snapchat of him dribbling and making fancy layups pic.twitter.com/9eQelWhafl
— Be Magic Or Be Gone! (@BeORLMagic) June 24, 2019
Also noticeably absent is Isaiah Briscoe, a standout both during Summer League last season and in the regular season when he assumed the back-up point guard role. Briscoe’s season was cut short after tearing the meniscus in his right knee and he was eventually cut by the Magic to make room for Michael Carter-Williams. With the Magic’s point guard depth chart still to be determined for the 2019-2020 season, it would have been nice to see Briscoe back on the court, assuming he is healthy enough to do so at this stage.
Per a source: Orlando hopes to re-sign Isaiah Briscoe this summer, but they feared he would not be ready for the playoffs. They didn't want to be caught in the playoffs with just two healthy PGs, thus they waived Briscoe and kept Jerian Grant. Magic remain very high on Briscoe.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) April 4, 2019
Orlando’s 2018 second round pick Melvin Frazier Jr. will also miss Summer League after recently having surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right tibia. The Magic won’t have a 2019 NBA Draft representative on display in Summer League, with their first round pick Chuma Okeke recovering from a torn ACL and their second round pick having been traded to the Lakers. Looking forward to seeing DaQuan Jefferies, who went undrafted after leading Tulsa in scoring at 13.8 points per.
Six members of the Lakeland Magic will also be on the squad. That includes Braian Angola-Rodas, Devin Davis, Jeremiah Hill, Amile Jefferson, John Petrucelli and Gabe York.
Local products include UCF’s Chad Brown and B.J. Taylor.
The Magic, who will be coached by Orlando assistant coach Pat Delany, kick off the 11-day tournament on July 5 against the San Antonio Spurs at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on NBA TV.
Nikola Vucevic is the team's starting center and has been a consistent performer for the Magic. He is known for his scoring and rebounding abilities, and has been named an NBA All-Star in 2019. Aaron Gordon is a versatile forward who is known for his athleticism and dunking ability.
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NBA Live 19: Orlando Magic Player Ratings and Roster
The Magic head into 2018/19 with much the same roster as last season plus a couple of handy additions. How will they fare?
He has shown potential as a strong defender and has the ability to score both inside and outside the paint. Evan Fournier is a shooting guard who provides scoring and three-point shooting for the team. He is known for his offensive skills and has been a reliable scorer for the Magic. Other notable players on the Magic roster include Markelle Fultz, a young point guard who was acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jonathan Isaac, a forward known for his defensive skills. In terms of team performance, the Magic have had mixed results in recent years. They have made several playoff appearances in their history, but have not advanced past the first round since 2010. Overall, the Magic roster in 2019 is a combination of experienced veterans and promising young players. While the team has not been a consistent contender in the NBA, they have the potential to compete in the Eastern Conference in the future..
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1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the Magic roster in 2019. The team lacked star power and consistent scoring options. There was no one who could really take over a game and carry the team to victory. The lack of depth was also evident, as injuries to key players severely hampered our chances of success. Overall, I just didn't feel like the Magic had the talent or firepower to compete with the top teams in the league.
2. Emily - 2/5 - I was not impressed with the Magic roster in 2019. It seemed like they couldn't find any cohesion or chemistry on the court. The offense was stagnant and lacked creativity, often relying on isolation plays that were easily defended. The defense was inconsistent and had trouble stopping opponents consistently. The lack of a true point guard also hurt their ability to effectively distribute the ball and create plays. Overall, it was a frustrating season to watch as a Magic fan.
3. Adam - 1/5 - The Magic roster in 2019 was a complete letdown. The team lacked any sort of offensive firepower and relied too heavily on outside shooting. Without a dominant inside presence, they struggled to score in the paint and create easy baskets. The lack of depth on the bench was also glaring, as our second unit often couldn't hold a lead or make significant contributions. It was a frustrating season to watch, especially when it felt like the team had a real chance to make some noise in the playoffs.
4. Sarah - 2/5 - I was not impressed with the Magic roster in 2019. The lack of consistent scoring options was evident throughout the season. It felt like they relied too heavily on the same players to carry the load, and when they struggled, the team suffered. There was also a lack of a true leader on the roster, someone who could rally the team and make a difference in crucial moments. Overall, it felt like the Magic were missing key pieces to be a competitive team in the league.