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Orlando has consistently proven they are for real over the past couple of seasons; no doubt there, although they have hit a bit of a rough patch with only 4 wins in their last 10 games, having lost their last two. Still, at 26-14, the Magic is solidly seated in fourth place in the East, only half a game behind third place division rival Atlanta, and firmly entrenched in the Eastern Conference’s “Top Four”.
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The minor changes begin the draft. With the second to last pick in the first (29) and second round (59), Orlando is likely to find a player of value only in the first round. The mock drafts have the Magic taking either Armon Johnson or Dominique Jones. Both are combo guards, but Johnson is less polished with more athleticism. The difference here could be who is left by the 29th pick or who has the better three point shot.
Looking at the salary cap information, it is clear the Magic have no reason to believe they are getting anything but a mid-level exception in free agency. This leaves Orlando in a difficult spot since none of the contracts guaranteed are expiring. This means no trade bait too. Basically, the Magic have made their bed and have to lie in it.
Expect the Magic to lose J.J. Redick as a casualty of finances. He played wonderfully in the Eastern Conference Finals, so his performance and his outside shot are likely to make a very valuable player on the open market.
2010 promises to be a season in which it could all come together for the Magic, who have been busy in the offseason, trading for 8-time All-Star Vince Carter, Jason Williams and Matt Barnes. A 60-win season and a return to the finals are a definite possibility.
