The 5 Reasons Why the Orlando Magic is the Team with the Most Potential to Improve in the NBA 2026

Something big has been brewing for years at Orlando Magic, but it feels like this upcoming season could mark the long-awaited turning point for the Florida team to transition from a project to a reality. Evidence of this is that major analysts see Paolo Banchero's team as the one that will improve the most compared to last season.

Young talent, boldness, group identity, collective cohesion, and necessary and accurate nuances all come together at Orlando Magic, one of the franchises that generate the most interest and excitement among NBA fans for the upcoming season. More and more people believe they can aim for significant accomplishments and consider them as contenders for the top positions in the Eastern Conference. What are the reasons behind this view?

1. Expected growth of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner

Both players have shown clear signs of being emerging generational talents, but having already gained postseason experience and being better surrounded, suggests that they will make a significant qualitative leap this season.

2. Desmond Bane, the ideal third sword

Outside shooting, defensive effort, and team vision will all be provided by the guard from the Grizzlies, who can become the perfect complement to the stellar duo of Banchero and Wagner. His adaptability to the team could be the gauge for measuring collective aspirations.

3. Return of Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner

They performed well last season without two of their key pillars, who are expected to return to competition soon and provide an extra boost to the team. Particularly exciting will be seeing Suggs relieved of so much offensive responsibility from the perimeter, thanks to Bane's signing, allowing him to play tough defense, run, and set the team's pace.

4. Tristan Silva, the X factor for the Magic

His progress has been fabulous, and there are reasons to believe he will continue evolving. If he manages to do so, he could reach a player status higher than what was envisioned some time ago and become a very important member of a starting five with serious and multiple All-Star candidates.

5. Field of opportunities in the Eastern Conference

The peculiar situation of the Celtics and Pacers, as well as the absence of reliable teams beyond the Cavs and Knicks, greatly opens up the landscape in an Eastern Conference where Orlando Magic is one of the franchises with a clearer playing identity and established automatism among its team members.

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