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GAME INFO
Who: Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans
What: 2023-2024 Preseason Game 1
When: Tuesday, October 10 at 8pm ET
Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
How: NBA League Pass (non-Central Florida fans), no television locally, 96.9 The Game (Radio)

GAMBLING
Line: TBD
Over/Under: TBD

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ORLANDO MAGIC HEAD COACH
Jamahl Mosley - Career Record: 56-108



ORLANDO MAGIC STARTERS

G: Markelle Fultz


G: Jalen Suggs


F: Franz Wagner


F: Paolo Banchero


C: Wendell Carter Jr.


ORLANDO MAGIC BENCH

G: Cole Anthony


G: Gary Harris


F: Joe Ingles


F: Jonathan Isaac


C: Moritz Wagner


ORLANDO MAGIC DEEP BENCH
G: Anthony Black
G: Jett Howard
F: Caleb Houstan
F: Chuma Okeke
C: Goga Bitadze

ORLANDO MAGIC TWO-WAYS AND CAMP CONTRACTS
G: Mac McClung
G: Kevon Harris (two-way)
G: Trevelin Queen
G: Brandon Williams
F: Admiral Schofield (two-way)
F: D.J. Wilson

Injuries: Caleb Houstan (ankle) and Kevon Harris (knee) are QUESTIONABLE.

New Orleans Projected Starters
G: CJ McCollum
G: Brandon Ingram
F: Herb Jones
F: Zion Williamson
C: Jonas Valanciunas

Bench
G: Kira Lewis Jr.
G: Jordan Hawkins
F: Dyson Daniels
F: Naji Marshall
C: Cody Zeller

Injuries: Trey Murphy III (knee), Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) and Jose Alvarado (ankle) are OUT.

96.9 it is

no injuries!

I can't believe we'll get a preseason with Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz. So excited for those two.

If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

PrimeThyme wrote:If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

We shall see. I'm not nearly as confident in this as you are about this, and this is coming from someone who likes Anthony Black a lot.

Cole Anthony was *really* good in the role they had him play last year. I think you're underselling how important he was to the Magic's success last season.

Gonna buy the entire season of League Pass. Anyone have a coupon or something to share?
Really looking forward to this season and seeing what Coach MMA can do with our roster and a green-light.

Magic basketball is back! Can't wait for tomorrow! Missed the ebb and flow of emotions in the game threads and I'm sure there will be plenty lol.

PrimeThyme wrote:If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

Or roster is starved for points and Black is a couple seasons away from being that guy.

The only way he overtakes Anthony is if Anthony is traded, which I hope if that happens that it's to NYC or some great situation for him.

PrimeThyme wrote:If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

His size, defense, playmaking, off ball movement, and IQ are really going to set him apart from Cole. I'm very excited to see how he contributes. If he's not in the rotation right away I'll be shocked.

Man I am SO HAPPY to see the first game thread of the year, here's to hot takes, overreactions and heated debate!

We are still 2 weeks away from real stuff. First preseason games weren't very entertaining, starters playing 9-12 -17 min max.

I watched Dallas- Wolves and it was slugfest.

pepe1991 wrote:We are still 2 weeks away from real stuff. First preseason games weren't very entertaining, starters playing 9-12 -17 min max.

I watched Dallas- Wolves and it was slugfest.

This preseason exists to answer some questions though.

1) Will G-Harris or Suggs start at SG?
2) Is M-Wagner of Bitadze the rotational C as a primary backup?
3) Should the Magic waive Okeke or Houstan to free up a roster spot?

Beyond that, most of the offensive and defensive sets are actually worked on in practice and I agree that this won't really be on display the first couple of per-season games.

As one example: whether the Magic is making or missing their three-ball in preseason cannot translate to regular-season expectations.

drsd wrote:

pepe1991 wrote:We are still 2 weeks away from real stuff. First preseason games weren't very entertaining, starters playing 9-12 -17 min max.

I watched Dallas- Wolves and it was slugfest.

This preseason exists to answer some questions though.

1) Will G-Harris or Suggs start at SG?
2) Is M-Wagner of Bitadze the rotational C as a primary backup?
3) Should the Magic waive Okeke or Houstan to free up a roster spot?

Beyond that, most of the offensive and defensive sets are actually worked on in practice and I agree that this won't really be on display the first couple of per-season games.

As one example: whether the Magic is making or missing their three-ball in preseason cannot translate to regular-season expectations.

Maybe later preseason games, once teams play rotations with more focuse



but what a hell are you gonna learn form games with literally 20 men rotation

pepe1991 wrote:but what a hell are you gonna learn form games with literally 20 men rotation

Mo agrees with you!

https://youtu.be/7j82kFBqif4?t=142

drsd wrote:

pepe1991 wrote:but what a hell are you gonna learn form games with literally 20 men rotation

Mo agrees with you!

https://youtu.be/7j82kFBqif4?t=142

lol that was really honest answer, i repsect fact he didn't even attemp to BS around it

Knightro wrote:

PrimeThyme wrote:If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

We shall see. I'm not nearly as confident in this as you are about this, and this is coming from someone who likes Anthony Black a lot.

Cole Anthony was *really* good in the role they had him play last year. I think you're underselling how important he was to the Magic's success last season.

Yeah I don’t know if it’s because people hate that he shut them up but I don’t understand why his impact is being undervalued. AB needs to worry about playing himself onto the court before we even come close to talking about who he’s playing off the court, unless they aren’t serious about winning.

PrimeThyme wrote:If Black is still considered part of our "deep bench" by November I will be shocked.

He's going to play Anthony right out of the rotation. His defensive intangibles and ability to read the floor will have far more impact on a team looking to take that next step and start winning games then whatever it is that Cole does.

SL was not a good setting for a player like him. He's going to shock alot of people early on with how skilled he actually is.

Cole can shoot, Black can’t. This skill is going to be much more important in our lineup right now.