MMBets: Orlando stood still while the rest of the East got better

The Orlando Magic enter the upcoming NBA season following a 45-37 campaign where they finished eighth in the Eastern Conference and lost in the first round of the playoffs. Orlando largely opted for roster continuity during the offseason, with Nikola Vucevic and Izaiyah Nelson serving as key additions, while Moritz Wagner and Jett Howard departed. Additionally, Sean Sweeney was hired as the new head coach to replace Jamahl Mosley.

Orlando's projected regular-season win total is set at an over/under of 43.5 games. Despite maintaining a core featuring Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic face an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference after rivals made major offseason roster upgrades.