The Magic are "worthy of attention" in the trading market and are exploring the roster upgrade of the 2025-26 season

NBA rumors say that the Orlando Magic are a "worthy" team in the offseason trading market, and they are exploring the roster upgrade plan for the 2025-26 season.

It is reported that as the Orlando Magic prepares for the 2025-26 NBA, the team has become one of the most active teams in the trading market. After losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, the Orlando Magic entered the offseason, clearly turning to the "win in the present" mentality, with rising stars Paul Bancello and Franz Wagner as the core.

In recent weeks, the team has announced a brand new brand image, including a new team logo and upgraded jersey, marking the beginning of a new era. Now, attention has turned to a lineup restructuring, and league insiders believe the Magic are actively seeking upgrades. Jack Fischer of

Bleacher Report recently reported that the Orlando Magic have become a key team to watch in the trading market this summer.

"I think the Orlando Magic are also a team worth watching. I really think so," Fischer said. "So far, I've heard a lot of rumors... They're obviously making decisions and it looks like they'll be a big factor in the defender market. They have several trading options that can release all middle class specials. They have a lot of different salary ranges, from above middle class, below $30 million to around $30 million, all available for sale in packages and deals." The Magic explored a $25 million deal, targeting middle class targets such as Nikil Alexander Walker, etc. Opening full middle class specials will allow the Magic to flexibly chase more excellent players in the free agent market, including Minnesota Timberwolves defender Nikil Alexander Walker. According to The Stein Line's Marc Stein, the Orlando Magic have been seen as potential suitors.

"The value of the full middle class special next season will be more than three times the value of Alexander Walker's $14.1 million salary last season," Stein reported. "There are rumors that the Orlando Magic are a potential suitor to watch."

Meanwhile, the latest Hardwood Paroxysm report also revealed the progress. The report revealed that the Magic are exploring the acquisition of multiple offensive players with a salary of about $25 million. The move is designed to enhance the team that has performed poorly in the 2024-25 season.

"As they said at a playoff press conference, the Orlando Magic are indeed changing their strategy and preparing for a major upgrade," the media reported. “The source believes they are considering a package of multiple players with a salary of about $25 million to enhance the team’s offense.”

Although the Orlando Magic’s defense ranks top in the NBA, they ranked 27th in the regular season with a bottom three-point shooting percentage. Their offensive dilemma continued into the playoffs, averaging only 93.6 points per game, bottoming out of all playoff teams.

With two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft (16th and 25th picks), and a strong young player base led by Benchero and Wagner, the Magic seem to be expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the league this offseason.