NBA Preview 2019: Rankings, projections and big questions for all 30 teams
A new NBA season is almost here, and it's shaping up to be as wide open as ever. Here's everything you need to know before Tuesday's tipoff.
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The Hoop Collective: Top-To-Bottom Projections In 2019-20
Kevin Pelton projects a major shake-up in the NBA's power structure and he joins Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps one day before the tip of the 2019-20 season to discuss his analytics-based conclusions. In the East, Pelton explains his concerns for the Celtics and the guys also dig into how far the Pacers can go (15:19). In the West, the crew lays out expectations for the Clippers (33:05) and Lakers (36:55) after addressing their postseason concerns for the Rockets (28:38).
Herro and Carter-Williams exchange words, MCW ejected (1:17)
Ross beats the buzzer with two defenders in his face (0:29)
Leonard rises up for slam on Vucevic (0:26)
Isaac cleans up Gordon's miss with powerful jam (0:26)
Jones Jr. steals and slams for Miami (0:20)
Gordon drops 25 points in Magic's win (1:14)
Fultz steals the ball for a fast-break slam (0:21)
Fultz hits turn-around jumper (0:17)
Rose finds Drummond for the and-1 bucket (0:22)
Going inside the 'Penny Room' with Hardaway (1:48)
Lowe: NBA's six most intriguing players
From former MVP Russell Westbrook to the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson, these are the players we're watching.
Feeling better, Magic's Fultz has high hopes
Markelle Fultz is expected to be a full participant in practice when the Magic open training camp next week.
Kevin Arnovitz
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz rank their Five Most Confusing Teams for the 2019-20 NBA season.
Fultz, 2 others have options picked up by Magic
Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac and Mo Bamba are now signed through the 2020-21 season, the Magic announced Monday.
Can Fultz become the star in Orlando? (1:59)
Gordon says he's in for 2020 dunk contest (1:39)
Jeffries shocks the crowd with rim-rocking dunk (0:25)
Bobby Marks ESPN
The two-year $6M Khem Birch contract keeps Orlando under the luxury tax threshold. The Magic now project to be roughly $675K under the tax and $4.5M below the luxury tax apron. The roster is now at 14 players.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Free agent F Khem Birch has agreed to a two-year, $6M deal to return to Orlando, agents Mike George and Jeff Schwartz tell ESPN.
Beck & Nichols
Zach talks to Rachel Nichols and Howard Beck over drinks in Las Vegas about Russell Westbrook trade rumors, under the radar interesting offseason teams, the player empowerment era in the wake of Kawhi pulling Paul George from Oklahoma City, and more.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Orlando has announced that they are waiving the $16.7M expiring contract of Timofey Mozgov. Before the waiver, the Magic were $3M over the luxury tax and a projected $890K below the tax apron. If Orlando elects to stretch Mozgov over three seasons ($5.6M cap hit each year), the team would now be $8.2M under the tax and $12M under the apron. Stretching Mozgov now gives the team the financial flexibility to sign restricted free agent Khem Birch.
Source: Carter-Williams to re-sign with Magic
The Magic have agreed to bring back reserve guard Michael Carter-Williams on a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Orlando Magic, league source tells ESPN.
2019-20 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Orlando | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Charlotte | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.324th
Rebounds Per Game45.415th
Assists Per Game25.512th
Points Allowed106.626th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(16) | Chuma Okeke | PF | Auburn |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
| 2016-17 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 47 | .427 |