Expectations are admittedly low. While the team has talked optimistically about their outcome, the general consensus is the Magic will once again fall at the bottom of the standings. Although there is a general belief the team will be better.
Zach Lowe ranked the Magic No. 27 in his League Pass rankings — despite their consistently great broadcast team and the promise of young, exciting players like Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac and Mohamed Bamba. And ESPN had the Magic at No. 28 in its preseason power rankings.
Yes, the outlook is not good.