NBA Eastern Conference: Southeast Division Offseason Summary

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Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) high five against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic

Last season summary: 25-57, Missed Playoffs

Changes

Offseason Addition(s): Jason Smith, C.J. Watson, Mario Hezonja, Tyler Harvey

Offseason Subtraction(s): Kyle O’Quinn, Maurice Harkless, Ben Gordon

Outlook

The Good: Solid young core growing together; Scott Skiles as the head coach

The Bad: Still too young to contend for the playoffs this year

Concern: Can the Magic take the next step and go from lottery to fighting for a playoff spot?

Prediction: 5th in the Southeast

Note: The Orlando Magic have done an excellent job of building a young core. Behind Elfrid Payton, Victor Oladipo, Mario Hezonja, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic, the Magic have all the pieces to grow into a great team. It’s time for them to begin to put it all together.

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