235. The ‘Play-In Team’ Label; Bane Disrespect

Whatever Magic fans believe the 2026-2027 Orlando team will achieve this upcoming NBA campaign, one common opinion is being shared across the basketball media landscape: this Magic squad is expected to be a play-in team again in the East. The relatively quiet offseason from Jeff Weltman’s front office has invited these tepid viewpoints. But are those opinions justified? Will the Magic really not be a top-6 seed in this stronger Eastern Conference? The Magic still have their 15th man roster spot open as some rumored names as signed with other NBA teams. Also, Desmond Bane is very underrated by non-Magic media. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language