History of Orlando Magic in Timeline
The Orlando Magic are a professional basketball team in the NBA, founded in 1989. They are based in Orlando, Florida, and compete in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. The team's history includes notable players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard. The Magic have made 17 playoff appearances in 35 seasons, reaching the NBA Finals in 1995 and 2009 but were defeated by the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively.
1971: Bucks advance to NBA Finals
In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks were the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals in league history.
September 1985: Initial Idea for Orlando NBA Team
In September 1985, Jim L. Hewitt approached Pat Williams about bringing an NBA team to Orlando.
1985: All-Star Starter
In 1985, Michael Jordan was voted as an All-Star starter as a rookie.
June 19, 1986: Announcement of Intent to Seek Franchise
On June 19, 1986, Jim L. Hewitt and Pat Williams announced their intention to seek an NBA franchise for Orlando.
July 27, 1986: Magic Chosen as Team Name
On July 27, 1986, the committee chose "Magic" as the new name of the Orlando franchise in the NBA, alluding to Walt Disney World.
1987: Expansion Franchise Awarded
In 1987, the Orlando Magic were one of four new expansion franchises awarded by the NBA.
June 15, 1989: NBA Expansion Draft
On June 15, 1989, the Orlando Magic, with Matt Guokas as the team's first coach, selected 12 players in the NBA Expansion Draft.
October 13, 1989: First Exhibition Game
On October 13, 1989, the Orlando Magic played their first exhibition game against the Detroit Pistons and won.
November 4, 1989: First Season Game
On November 4, 1989, the Orlando Magic played their first season game at the Orlando Arena against the New Jersey Nets, losing 111-106.
1989: Amway Arena opens
In 1989, Amway Arena opened and served as the home to the Orlando Magic until the 2009-10 season.
1989: Turner Played for the Magic
In 1989, Jeff Turner played for the Magic from its inaugural 1989 season to 1996.
1989: Introduction of Stuff the Magic Dragon
In 1989, Stuff the Magic Dragon, a dragon designed by Wade Harrison and Bonnie Erickson, was introduced as the Magic's mascot, his name a pun on "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "stuffing".
1989: Orlando Magic Established
In 1989, the Orlando Magic franchise was established as an expansion team in the NBA.
1989: Inspiration from the 1989-98 uniforms
The 2019-20 "Statement" uniform was inspired from the 1989-98 uniforms.
1989: Original uniforms
The 2020-21 City Uniform featured a homage to the original uniforms worn from 1989-98.
December 30, 1990: Scott Skiles Sets Assist Record
On December 30, 1990, Scott Skiles achieved 30 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets, breaking the NBA single-game assist record.
September 19, 1991: DeVos Family Purchases the Franchise
On September 19, 1991, the DeVos family purchased the Orlando Magic franchise for $85 million.
May 17, 1992: Magic Win the Draft Lottery
On May 17, 1992, the Orlando Magic won the first pick in the NBA draft lottery.
1993: Missed NBA Playoffs
In 1993, the Orlando Magic missed the NBA playoffs despite Shaquille O'Neal's presence.
1993: Draft Lottery Win and Trade
In 1993, the Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and selected Chris Webber, later trading him for Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.
1994: Acquisition of Horace Grant
In 1994, The Orlando Magic acquired All-Star forward Horace Grant as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls.
1994: Team Unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform
In 1994, the team unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998.
1994: Road uniform changed to blue
In 1994-95, the road uniform was changed to blue with white pinstripes, although the black uniforms remained in use as alternates.
1995: NBA Finals Appearance
In 1995, the Orlando Magic reached the NBA Finals but lost to the Houston Rockets.
1995: Magic Record
In 1995-96 season, the Orlando Magic were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record.
1995: Reference to 1995-96 Season
The 2008-09 season was compared to the 1995-96 season, noting that the Magic had not won so many games in a season since then.
1995: Last Division Title until 2008
The Magic had not won a division title since the 1995-96 season, until they clinched the Southeast Division title in 2008.
April 29, 1996: Management Change
On April 29, 1996, Pat Williams was promoted to senior executive vice president, and John Gabriel replaced him as general manager.
1996: Turner Played for the Magic
In 1996, Jeff Turner played for the Magic from its inaugural 1989 season to 1996.
1996: Magic Defeat Hawks in Playoffs
In 1996, the Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4–1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
1996: Most Games Won in a Season
In the 2008-09 NBA season, The Magic finished the regular season with a 59-23 record. The team had not won that many games since the 1995-96 season.
1996: First Conference Finals Since 1996
In the 2008-09 playoffs, the Orlando Magic reached their first conference finals since 1996.
1997: First Playoff Meeting Between Magic and Heat
In 1997, the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat met in the NBA playoffs for the first time, with Miami beating Orlando 3–2, marking the beginning of the Sunshine State rivalry.
1997: Chuck Daly Hired as Head Coach
In 1997, the Orlando Magic hired Chuck Daly as head coach for the 1997-98 season.
1998: New look unveiled for 10th anniversary
For the Magic's 10th anniversary in 1998-99, a new look designed by fashion designer Jhane Barnes was unveiled. The pinstripes were relegated to the sides and the uniforms now featured stars as the background.
1998: Homage to the 1998 blue uniforms
In 1998, the "Earned" uniform of Orlando magic paid homage to the 1998–2003 blue uniforms.
1998: Draft Picks and Uniform Change
In 1998, the Orlando Magic drafted Michael Doleac and Matt Harpring, and they changed their uniforms from pinstripes to stars.
1998: Team Unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform
In 1998, the team unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998.
1998: Inspiration from the 1998-2003 uniforms
Prior to the 2022-23 season, the "Statement" uniform was tweaked, inspired by the 1998-2003 uniforms.
1998: Original uniforms
The 2020-21 City Uniform featured a homage to the original uniforms worn from 1989-98.
1998: Magic get home-court advantage
The Magic had home-court advantage for the first time since the 1998-99 season.
1999: TD Waterhouse purchases naming rights
In 1999, TD Waterhouse purchased the naming rights and named the venue the TD Waterhouse Centre.
1999: The Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform
In 1999, the Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
1999: Doc Rivers Hired as Coach
In 1999, the Orlando Magic hired rookie coach Doc Rivers and traded Penny Hardaway to the Phoenix Suns.
2000: Logo Placement Change
After the Magic changed its logo in the 2000-01 season, the new "shooting ball with stars" logo was placed on the left leg.
2000: The Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform
In 2000, the Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
2000: Logo Redesign
In 2000, the Magic's logo was redesigned to feature a comet-like basketball, stars remained a primary feature of the logo.
2001: Winning Season Led by McGrady
In 2001-02, Tracy McGrady led the Orlando Magic to a winning record of 44-38.
2002: McGrady Led the League in Scoring
In 2002-03, Tracy McGrady led the league in scoring with 32.1 points per game for the Orlando Magic.
2003: Homage to the 2003 blue uniforms
In 2003, the "Earned" uniform of Orlando magic paid homage to the 1998–2003 blue uniforms.
2003: Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform
In 2003, the Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003 to commemorate its 35th anniversary season, and the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team.
2003: McGrady Traded
In 2003, the Orlando Magic traded Tracy McGrady to the Houston Rockets and drafted Dwight Howard.
2003: Franchise Struggles
In 2003-04 season, the Orlando Magic struggled, losing 19 consecutive games.
2003: Inspiration from the 2003-08 uniforms
The 2019-20 "Statement" uniform was inspired from the 2003-08 uniforms.
2003: Uniform Revamp
The Magic's 15th anniversary in 2003-04 inspired another uniform revamp, opting for a cleaner look without stripes or stars. Black pinstriped jerseys were worn as alternates.
2003: Last Playoff Berth
The Orlando Magic had their last playoff berth in 2003.
2004: Hawks-Magic Rivalry Emerges
In 2004, an intense rivalry between the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic emerged, stemming from playoff competitions and the rising stardom of Dwight Howard and Josh Smith.
2004: Blue pinstriped jerseys alternate
In 2004-05, the team's original blue pinstriped jerseys were worn several times per year as alternates
May 23, 2005: John Weisbrod Resigns
On May 23, 2005, John Weisbrod abruptly resigned from his position as general manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Orlando Magic.
May 23, 2005: Brian Hill Returns as Head Coach
On May 23, 2005, the Orlando Magic announced that Brian Hill, who had previously led the team to the NBA Finals, would return as head coach.
July 28, 2005: Fran Vázquez Stuns Team, Stays in Spain
On July 28, 2005, Fran Vázquez announced he would remain in Spain to play for Akasvayu Girona.
2005: Injuries Plague Team
During the 2005 season, Grant Hill suffered a sports hernia injury, and Jameer Nelson suffered a foot injury, impacting their play.
2005: Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson Named to All-Rookie Teams
In 2005, Dwight Howard was unanimously selected to the All-Rookie first team, and Jameer Nelson was named to the All-Rookie second team.
2005: Grant Hill Chosen as All-Star Starter
In 2005, Grant Hill was chosen as an All-Star starter by NBA fans for the 2005 All-Star Game.
2005: White pinstriped jerseys alternate
In 2005-06, the team's original white pinstriped jerseys were worn several times per year as alternates
February 15, 2006: Magic Acquire Darko Miličić and Carlos Arroyo
On February 15, 2006, the Orlando Magic acquired Darko Miličić and Carlos Arroyo from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kelvin Cato and a 2007 first-round draft pick.
December 2006: Amway purchases naming rights
In December 2006, the naming rights of TD Waterhouse Centre were purchased by Amway for four years, renaming it Amway Arena.
2006: Dwight Howard Selected to All-Star Team
During the 2006 season, Dwight Howard was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
2006: Alternated Uniforms
In 2006-07, the Magic wore black pinstriped jerseys as alternates during several games of the year.
2006: Playoff Appearance
The Magic missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006, marking the end of a streak of consecutive appearances.
April 15, 2007: Magic Clinch Playoff Berth
On April 15, 2007, the Orlando Magic secured its first berth in the NBA playoffs since 2003 with a victory over the Boston Celtics.
April 28, 2007: Playoff Run Ends
On April 28, 2007, the Orlando Magic's playoff run ended after they were swept in the first round by the Detroit Pistons.
May 23, 2007: Brian Hill Fired as Head Coach
On May 23, 2007, Brian Hill was fired as head coach of the Orlando Magic.
June 1, 2007: Magic Sign Billy Donovan as Head Coach
On June 1, 2007, the Orlando Magic signed Billy Donovan to be their head coach for five years.
June 6, 2007: Magic Sign Stan Van Gundy as Head Coach
On June 6, 2007, the Orlando Magic signed a 4-year contract with Stan Van Gundy.
November 15, 2007: Bob Vander Weide Takes Over as Owner
On November 15, 2007, Bob Vander Weide officially took over as owner of the Orlando Magic.
2007: Draft pick traded
In 2007, The Magic traded a top-five protected first-round draft pick to the Detroit Pistons.
2007: Controversy with Moving Broadcasts
In 2007, a controversy arose due to Orlando's largest cable TV provider, Bright House Networks, not carrying Fox Sports Florida, impacting access to Magic broadcasts.
2007: Television Broadcasts Split
In 2007, the Orlando Magic's television broadcasts were split between Fox Sports Florida and Sun Sports (later Fox Sports Sun, currently Bally Sports Sun).
2007: Start of the 2007-08 NBA Season
The Magic started the 2007-08 NBA season with an impressive 16-4 record.
March 31, 2008: Magic Clinch Southeast Division Title
On March 31, 2008, the Orlando Magic clinched the Southeast Division title.
April 28, 2008: Magic Win First Playoff Series in 12 Years
On April 28, 2008, the Magic won their first playoff series in 12 years after 6 straight first-round exits.
April 28, 2008: Magic Eliminate Raptors, Win Playoff Series
On April 28, 2008, the Orlando Magic eliminated the Toronto Raptors with a 4–1 series victory in the first round of the playoffs.
2008: Strong First Half of the Season
During the first half of the 2008-09 season, the Orlando Magic had a strong record of 33-8 after 41 games.
2008: New uniforms introduced to commemorate 20th anniversary
For the 2008-09 season, the Magic introduced new uniforms to commemorate the team's 20th anniversary, returning to pinstriped uniforms and combining elements of previous designs.
2008: Magic Persisted with Airing Games
In 2008, the Magic continued airing games on Fox Sports Florida despite Bright House's refusal to pick up the channel in all of its affiliates, leading to ongoing access issues.
January 1, 2009: Bright House and FS Florida Reach Agreement
On January 1, 2009, Bright House and Fox Sports Florida reached an agreement to air the channel as part of its standard cable package, resolving a carriage dispute.
September 28, 2009: Contract Extension for Stan Van Gundy
On September 28, 2009, Orlando extended the contract of head coach Stan Van Gundy through the 2010–11 season.
2009: Rashard Lewis Suspended
During the 2009-10 season, Rashard Lewis was suspended for the first 10 games after testing positive for an elevated testosterone level.
2009: Hedo Turkoglu Led Magic into NBA Finals
In 2009, Hedo Turkoglu led the Magic into the NBA Finals when they lost 4-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers
2009: Second NBA Finals Appearance
In 2009, the Orlando Magic made their second appearance in the NBA Finals, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.
2009: Magic Trade for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson
In the 2009 off-season, the Orlando Magic traded for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson.
2009: Last season at Amway Arena
The 2009-10 season was the last season the Orlando Magic played at the Amway Arena before moving to the Amway Center.
October 1, 2010: Kia Center (formerly Amway Center) officially opens
On October 1, 2010, the Orlando Magic's current home arena, Kia Center (formerly Amway Center), officially opened.
December 18, 2010: Blockbuster Trade Deal
On December 18, 2010, the Magic traded Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, and Mickaël Piétrus to the Phoenix Suns for Hedo Türkoğlu, Jason Richardson, and Earl Clark. Rashard Lewis was traded to the Washington Wizards for Gilbert Arenas.
2010: New Logo Unveiled
As the Magic moved to the Amway Center in 2010, they unveiled a new logo that for the first time fully spelled "Magic".
2010: Intensification of the Magic-Heat Rivalry
In 2010, the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat rivalry intensified with the rising stardom of Dwyane Wade and Dwight Howard, and Miami's acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh, resulting in fierce competition.
2010: Magic Sweep Hawks in Playoffs
In 2010, the Orlando Magic swept the Atlanta Hawks 4–0 in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
2010: Chris Duhon and Quentin Richardson Signed
In the summer of 2010, the Orlando Magic signed Chris Duhon, formerly of the New York Knicks, and Quentin Richardson, formerly of the Miami Heat.
2010: Contract Extension
On September 28, 2009, Orlando extended the contract of head coach Stan Van Gundy through the 2010–11 season.
2011: Flagship Broadcast Simulcast
During the 2011–12 NBA season, the Orlando Magic's flagship broadcast was simulcast on WDBO-FM while that station moved from AM to FM.
2011: Playoff Appearance
During the 2018–19 season, the Magic finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since the 2011–12 season.
2011: Hawks Eliminate Magic in Playoffs
In 2011, the Atlanta Hawks eliminated the Orlando Magic 4–2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
2011: Noche Latina uniforms unveiled
In the 2011-12 season, Magic unveiled a black alternate uniform variation used for Noche Latina every March, with 'Orlando' substituted for 'El Magic'.
2011: Dwight Howard Trade Request
In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, the Magic started the off-season on a rocky note, with their All-Star center, Dwight Howard, requesting a trade to either the New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, or Dallas Mavericks. Overlooking the trade request the Magic did a sign and trade with the Boston Celtics for Glen Davis and Von Wafer in exchange for Brandon Bass. The Magic also amnestied Gilbert Arenas and signed Larry Hughes, Justin Harper, and DeAndre Liggins.
2011: Contract Extension
On September 28, 2009, Orlando extended the contract of head coach Stan Van Gundy through the 2010–11 season.
May 21, 2012: Departure of Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy
On May 21, 2012, it was reported that general manager Otis Smith and head coach Stan Van Gundy would part ways with the organization.
June 20, 2012: Rob Hennigan Hired as General Manager
On June 20, 2012, Alex Martins announced former Oklahoma City assistant general manager Rob Hennigan as the new general manager for the Orlando Magic, becoming the youngest general manager in the league.
June 25, 2012: Dwight Howard Demands Trade to Brooklyn Nets
On June 25, 2012, Dwight Howard had face-to-face meetings with general manager Rob Hennigan in Los Angeles and demanded a trade to the Brooklyn Nets.
July 9, 2012: Sign-and-Trade Deal with New Orleans Hornets
On July 9, 2012, the Magic completed a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Hornets, sending forward Ryan Anderson to the Hornets and receiving center Gustavo Ayon in return.
July 28, 2012: Jacque Vaughn Named Head Coach
On July 28, 2012, Jacque Vaughn was named the new head coach of the Orlando Magic. He had been the assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs for the last two seasons.
August 9, 2012: Dwight Howard Traded to Los Angeles Lakers
On August 9, 2012, a four-team trade was reported that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Magic acquired Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vučević, Maurice Harkless, Josh McRoberts, Christian Eyenga, and five total protected future picks.
August 2012: Dwight Howard Departs from the Magic
In August 2012, Dwight Howard departed from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers, softening the rivalry with the Miami Heat as the Magic began a rebuilding process.
December 2, 2012: Magic Defeat Lakers in Howard's First Game Against Former Team
On December 2, 2012, the Magic defeated the Lakers 113–103 in Dwight Howard's first game against his former team.
2012: All-Star Game Hosting, Dwight Howard's Season-Ending Injury, Playoff Loss
In 2012, Orlando hosted the All-Star Game. Dwight Howard rescinded his trade demand and signed a one-year deal. He then requested coach Van Gundy to be replaced. Howard was diagnosed with a herniated disk in early April, ending his season. The Magic clinched the sixth seed in the east with a 37–29 record and were defeated 4–1 by the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.
2012: Amway Center hosts the All-Star Weekend
In 2012, the Amway Center hosted the All-Star Weekend.
2012: Logo update, All-Star Game Hosting, Alternate Uniforms Unveiled
In 2012, the Magic updated their logo in anticipation of the move to Amway Center. The team retained the streaking ball logo, but changed the wordmark. Orlando also hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 2012 and unveiled black alternate uniforms.
2012: Season Record
In 2012-13 season, Magic finish the 20-62 season as the worst record in the NBA, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
2012: NBA Draft Selections: Andrew Nicholson and Kyle O'Quinn
In the 2012 NBA draft, the Magic selected Andrew Nicholson and Kyle O'Quinn.
2012: Nikola Vucevic All Star Selection
Nikola Vucevic was selected as a reserve for the 2019 Eastern Conference All Star Team, being the first Orlando Magic All Star player since Dwight Howard in 2012.
February 21, 2013: Trade with Milwaukee Bucks
On February 21, 2013, the Magic traded JJ Redick, Ish Smith, and Gustavo Ayón to the Milwaukee Bucks for Beno Udrih, Tobias Harris, and Doron Lamb. Josh McRoberts was also traded to the Charlotte Bobcats for Hakim Warrick.
June 27, 2013: NBA Draft: Victor Oladipo and Romero Osby Selected
On June 27, 2013, the Orlando Magic drafted Victor Oladipo with the second pick and Romero Osby with the 51st pick in the NBA draft.
2013: Season Record
The Magic finished the 2013–14 season with a 23–59 record, third worst in the NBA.
2014: Magic unveil silver uniform
In 2014, Magic unveiled a silver uniform for the first time in their history. It was sleeved, and featuring white pinstripes along with blue, black and white trim for the letters and numbers.
2014: Launch of Orlando Magic Hall of Fame
In 2014, the Orlando Magic launched the team's Hall of Fame to honor players, coaches, and executives with a major impact on the team and in the community.
2014: NBA Draft Selections: Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton
In the 2014 NBA draft, the Magic selected Aaron Gordon with the fourth pick and Elfrid Payton with the 10th pick after trading Dario Šarić.
February 5, 2015: Jacque Vaughn Relieved of Head Coaching Duties
On February 5, 2015, Jacque Vaughn was relieved of his head coaching duties after coaching for 2+1⁄2 seasons. He was replaced by interim head coach James Borrego.
May 29, 2015: Scott Skiles Hired as Head Coach
On May 29, 2015, the Magic hired their former point guard Scott Skiles as the franchise's 12th head coach.
June 25, 2015: NBA Draft Selections: Mario Hezonja and Tyler Harvey
On June 25, 2015, in the NBA draft, Orlando selected Mario Hezonja with the fifth overall pick and Tyler Harvey with the 51st overall pick.
February 16, 2016: Trade with Detroit Pistons
On February 16, 2016, the Magic traded Tobias Harris to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Ersan İlyasova and Brandon Jennings.
May 12, 2016: Scott Skiles Steps Down as Head Coach
On May 12, 2016, Scott Skiles stepped down as head coach of the Orlando Magic.
June 23, 2016: NBA Draft and Trade for Serge Ibaka
On June 23, 2016, the Magic selected Domantas Sabonis 11th overall in the NBA draft and then traded Sabonis and Victor Oladipo for Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2016: Magic unveil third alternate uniform
In 2016, The Magic unveiled a third alternate uniform, featuring carbon as the primary color and without pinstripes. Named “Stars”, it featured the team's secondary logo and a blue, white and blue tricolor stripe in front, along with white lettering.
2016: Homage to the "Stars" alternate logo
In 2016, the "Earned" uniform of Orlando magic paid homage to the "Stars" alternate logo.
2016: Season Record
The Magic finished the 2016–17 season with the third worst record in their conference, finishing 29–53.
February 14, 2017: Trade of Serge Ibaka to Toronto Raptors
On February 14, 2017, Serge Ibaka was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick.
October 6, 2017: Tracy McGrady Rejoins Team as Assistant to CEO
On October 6, 2017, the Magic announced that former superstar Tracy McGrady had rejoined the team as assistant to the CEO.
2017: Homage to the "City" uniform
In 2017, the "Earned" uniform of Orlando magic paid homage to the "City" uniform.
2017: Nike becomes league's uniform provider
In 2017, the Magic made only a few slight tweaks to their uniforms when Nike became the league's uniform provider.
2017: Frank Vogel Fired as Head Coach
In 2017-18 season, Frank Vogel was fired by the Magic after the conclusion of the 2017–18 regular season.
2017: Future Draft Pick
In the 2014 NBA draft, Saric was then swapped for the 10th pick, Elfrid Payton in exchange for a 2017 first round pick and a future second round pick.
2017: Management and Roster Changes
In the summer of 2017, the Magic fired general manager Rob Hennigan on April 13. Jeff Weltman was named president of basketball operations and John Hammond as the new general manager. Jonathan Isaac was drafted with the sixth overall pick. The Magic also signed Jonathon Simmons, Arron Afflalo, Shelvin Mack, Marreese Speights, Khem Birch and Adreian Payne.
2017: 2017-18 "City" uniform
The Magic's 2017-18 "City" uniform featured a printed pattern of stars in the sky along with the team's alternate logo in front.
February 8, 2018: Elfrid Payton Traded to Phoenix Suns
On February 8, 2018, the Magic traded starting point guard Elfrid Payton to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a 2018 second-round pick.
April 12, 2018: Frank Vogel Fired as Head Coach
On April 12, 2018, head coach Frank Vogel was fired by the Magic after the conclusion of the 2017–18 regular season.
June 21, 2018: NBA Draft and Player Acquisitions
On June 21, 2018, the Magic drafted Mohamed Bamba with the sixth overall pick. Other player acquisitions included trading for Timofey Mozgov and Jerian Grant and Jarell Martin.
September 6, 2018: Death of Team Owner Richard DeVos
On September 6, 2018, team owner Richard DeVos died at the age of 92 from complications from an infection.
2018: Sixth Division Title
During the 2018–19 season, the Magic won their sixth division title and finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since the 2011–12 season.
2018: 2018-19 "City" uniform
For the 2018-19 season, the Magic made slight changes to their "City" uniform, with the printed pattern of stars relegated to the sides and a predominantly black base.
2018: Magic to wear "Classic" Uniforms
In 2018, the Orlando Magic were one of seven teams to wear "Classic" uniforms for the 2018–19 season.
February 5, 2019: Mohamed Bamba Diagnosed with Stress Fracture
On February 5, 2019, Mohamed Bamba was diagnosed with a stress fracture and eventually missed the remainder of the season.
March 2019: Michael Carter-Williams Signed
In March 2019, the Magic signed former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams to two ten-day contracts before signing him to a one-year deal.
2019: Magic Radio Network Broadcast Changes
After the end of the 2019–20 season, the Orlando Magic decided not to renew its contract with play-by-play announcer Dennis Neumann and color analyst Richie Adubato.
2019: New blue "Statement" uniform
Beginning with the 2019-20 season, the black uniform became the "Icon" uniform while a new blue uniform served as the "Statement" uniform.
2019: Magic signed Chuma Okeke
In 2019 the Magic signed their draft pick Chuma Okeke.
2019: Magic select Chuma Okeke in the NBA draft
In 2019, the Orlando Magic selected Chuma Okeke with the 16th overall pick in the NBA draft. They also traded their second-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers.
2019: 2019-20 City Uniforms
The 2019-20 City uniforms featured an "anthracite" (grey) base with orange lettering. The orange color pays homage to Florida's orange-growing industry.
March 11, 2020: NBA season suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the NBA season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Magic had a 30-35 record at the time of the suspension.
2020: Magic Games on Bally Sports Florida
As of the 2020–21 season, all Orlando Magic games are broadcast on Bally Sports Florida.
2020: Magic's "Earned" Uniform Unveiled
In 2020, having qualified for the NBA playoffs, the Orlando Magic received an "Earned" uniform featuring a white base, the alternate logo in front, and blue numbers with black and silver trim, with star patterned side panels.
2020: Magic select Cole Anthony in the NBA draft
In the 2020 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Cole Anthony with the 15th overall pick.
2020: "Statement" uniforms to feature Jordan Brand's Jumpman logo.
Starting in 2020-21, the "Statement" uniforms would feature Jordan Brand's jumpman logo.
2020: 2020-21 City Uniform
The Magic kept the orange theme for their 2020-21 "City" uniform, this time with a white base and orange letters and numerals with anthracite trim. The uniform also paid homage to the original uniforms worn from 1989 to 1998, featuring "Orl" beside an anthracite star in its original typeface along with orange pinstripes.
January 20, 2021: Markelle Fultz undergoes surgery
On January 20, 2021, Markelle Fultz underwent surgery after suffering an ACL tear earlier in the 2020-21 season.
July 11, 2021: Jamahl Mosley named head coach
On July 11, 2021, Jamahl Mosley was named the head coach of the Orlando Magic.
July 29, 2021: Magic select Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner in the NBA draft
On July 29, 2021, the Orlando Magic selected Jalen Suggs with the fifth pick and Franz Wagner with the eighth pick in the NBA draft.
2021: Nikola Vucevic last all-star game
In 2021, Nikola Vucevic made his last all-star appearance for the Magic.
2021: City Uniform reprises orange theme
In the 2021-22 season, the Magic again reprised the orange theme for its "City" uniform, this time featuring a few elements from previous uniforms.
June 23, 2022: Magic select Paolo Banchero with the first pick in the NBA draft
On June 23, 2022, the Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the first pick and Caleb Houstan with the 32nd pick in the NBA draft.
2022: Magic's "City" Uniform Design
In 2022, the Orlando Magic's "City" uniform featured a black base, dark gray pinstripes, and gothic-inspired white letters with blue trim, representing the team and city as a kingdom on the rise.
2022: Other statistics (regular season)
Other statistics (regular season) (as of the 2022–23 NBA season)
2022: Tweaks to "Statement" uniform
Prior to the 2022-23 season, the "Statement" uniform was tweaked, adding black pinstripes and black stripes with subtle star patterns.
May 2023: Magic donate to Ron DeSantis's PAC
In May 2023, the Orlando Magic donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Florida governor Ron DeSantis's 2024 presidential campaign.
June 22, 2023: Magic select Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the NBA draft
On June 22, 2023, the Orlando Magic selected Anthony Black with the sixth overall pick and Jett Howard with the 11th pick in the NBA draft.
July 5, 2023: Magic promote Anthony Parker, Pete D'Alessandro, and Jeff Weltman
On July 5, 2023, the Orlando Magic promoted Anthony Parker to general manager (GM) and Pete D'Alessandro to executive vice president (EVP), while Jeff Weltman was promoted to President of Basketball Operations.
July 17, 2023: Magic trade picks with Phoenix Suns
On July 17, 2023, the Orlando Magic traded picks with the Phoenix Suns. The Suns received a 2023 second-round pick via the Denver Nuggets, a 2026 second-round pick via the Los Angeles Clippers, and a 2028 second-round pick via the Orlando Magic (protected No. 31-45).
December 20, 2023: Amway Center renamed Kia Center
On December 20, 2023, Amway Center was formally renamed Kia Center in partnership with Kia America.
2023: Magic don "Heart and Hustle" Uniform
In 2023, the Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003 to commemorate its 35th anniversary season, and the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team.
2023: Magic's Gothic-Themed "City" Uniform
In 2023, the Orlando Magic's "City" uniform featured a Gothic-themed design, attributing to Orlando's pride and resiliency, and the Magic's determination to protect its kingdom. The midnight-based jersey incorporated silver stripes and Gothic script lettering.
2023: Points scored (regular season)
Points scored (regular season) (as of the 2023–24 NBA season)
2023: Magic rise as a playoff team
The 2023 season saw the young Orlando Magic rise as a playoff team finishing 47-35 as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
December 14, 2024: Last Roster Transaction
The last transaction for the Orlando Magic roster occurred on December 14, 2024.
2024: Playoff Appearances
As of 2024, the Orlando Magic have made 17 playoff appearances in their 35 seasons.
2024: Ron DeSantis presidential campaign
In 2024, Ron DeSantis was running for president, and the Magic donated to his super PAC in May 2023.
2024: Magic's "Kingdom" Series Uniform
In 2024, the Orlando Magic's "City" uniform continued the "Kingdom" series, with a design similar to the previous season but featuring a platinum base with midnight blue letters.
2026: Future pick swap with Suns/Wizards
In 2026, the Orlando Magic have unprotected swap rights to the first-round pick of the Phoenix Suns or Washington Wizards as part of a trade made on July 17, 2023.
2028: Future pick traded to the Suns
In 2028, a second-round pick via the Orlando Magic (protected No. 31-45) was traded to the Phoenix Suns on July 17, 2023.
