Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Our expert panel put together trade proposals the Pistons would have to consider ahead of the 2021 NBA draft.
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenge of the franchise's rebuild, what Luka Doncic taught him, the journey of African-American assistants in the NBA, his MMA training, and much more.
Jamahl Mosley was formally introduced as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, his first time as an NBA coach.
Jamahl Mosley has been named the new head coach of the Magic. The former Mavericks assistant has agreed to a four-year deal with Orlando, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Magic are closing in on Mavericks assistant Jamahl Mosley and he has emerged as the strong front-runner to become the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway announced Tuesday night he would remain with the Tigers instead of pursuing the Orlando Magic head-coaching vacancy, while sources confirmed to ESPN he's expected to hire Hall of Famer Larry Brown as an assistant coach.
Orlando tore down its roster at the trade deadline. The process of building it up starts now.
For Thursday night's regional semifinal against the Etiwanda Eagles, multiplatinum rapper Drake made his second appearance and brought award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan along with him.
Add the Pelicans and Wizards to the list of franchises searching for a new head coach.
Steve Clifford, who coached the Orlando Magic to the playoffs in successive seasons prior to this year, had one year left on his deal but won't be returning in 2021-22 after reaching a "mutual decision" with the team.
— Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 128-117 on Sunday night in a meaningless regular-season finale.
Here is what's on the line ahead of the league's regular-season finale.
Former Detroit Pistons star center Ben Wallace will be inducted into the Class of 2021 for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated on Saturday.
The Wizards stayed alive for the No. 9 seed out East, while Philly clinched home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
— Seth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference with a 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
— Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 27 points, Trae Young added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 116-93 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
— Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks kept up their chase of the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 114-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
The races to stay out of the NBA's play-in tournament aren't the only battles that have our attention right now.
— Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell each scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 30-point halftime lead, led by 43 in the third quarter and cruised to a 128-96 rout of the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
— Terry Rozier scored 28 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 points and the Charlotte Hornets inched closer to securing a spot in the play-in tournament with a 122-112 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 41 | 31 | .569 | - | W4 |
| Miami | 40 | 32 | .556 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 34 | 38 | .472 | 7 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8 | L5 |
| Orlando | 21 | 51 | .292 | 20 | L7 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 33 | 40 | .452 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
