History of Orlando Magic in Timeline
The Orlando Magic are a professional basketball team in the NBA, established in 1989 and based in Orlando, Florida. They compete in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. Throughout their history, the Magic have featured notable players like Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady and Dwight Howard. The team has reached the NBA playoffs 17 times in 35 seasons. They made it to the NBA Finals twice, in 1995 and 2009, but were defeated by the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.
1971: Bucks Advance to the NBA Finals
In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks were the second-fastest team in NBA history to advance to the NBA Finals, reaching the milestone in their third season.
September 1985: Hewitt's Idea
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt shared his idea of creating an NBA team in Orlando with Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams.
1985: Michael Jordan's All-Star Start
In 1985, Michael Jordan was voted an All-Star starter as a rookie.
June 19, 1986: News Conference Announcing NBA Intentions
On June 19, 1986, Jim L. Hewitt and Pat Williams held a news conference announcing their intention to establish an NBA franchise in Orlando.
July 27, 1986: Franchise Name Announced
On July 27, 1986, the committee announced that the new NBA franchise in Orlando would be named the 'Magic'.
1987: Magic Awarded Expansion Franchise
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 Magic, coached by Matt Guokas, selected 12 players in the NBA expansion draft.
October 13, 1989: First Exhibition Game
On October 13, 1989, the Magic played their first exhibition game against the Detroit Pistons and won.
November 4, 1989: First Season Game
On November 4, 1989, the Magic played their first season game at the Orlando Arena against the New Jersey Nets, losing 111-106.
1989: Original logo introduced in 1989
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic unveiled a new logo and uniform set, introducing a modernized version of the "streaking ball with stars" logo that they originally used from 1989 to 2000.
1989: Homage to original uniforms from 1989 to 1998
For the 2020–21 season, the Orlando Magic's "City" 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.
1989: Amway Arena Opens
In 1989, Amway Arena opened and served as the home to the Orlando Magic.
1989: Stuff the Magic Dragon became the mascot
In 1989, Stuff the Magic Dragon, a dragon designed by Wade Harrison and Bonnie Erickson of Acme Mascots, Inc, became the Orlando Magic's mascot.
1989: Orlando Magic Established as Expansion Franchise
In 1989, the Orlando Magic franchise was officially established as an expansion team in the NBA.
1989: Jeff Turner played for the Magic
Jeff Turner played for the Orlando Magic from its inaugural 1989 season to 1996.
1989: Inspiration from 1989-98 set
The uniform introduced in 2019 was inspired by the silver star and black stripes with white pinstripes from the 1989–98 set.
December 30, 1990: Skiles' Assist Record
On December 30, 1990, Scott Skiles achieved 30 assists in a 155-116 victory over 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, founders of Amway, purchased the Orlando Magic franchise for $85 million, with Richard DeVos becoming the owner.
1991: Homage to road warmup gear from 1991 to 1997
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic's black "Statement" uniform pays homage to the road warmup gear the Magic wore from 1991 to 1997.
1993: Magic Miss Playoffs
In 1993, despite Shaquille O'Neal's performance, the Magic missed the NBA playoffs due to tiebreaker with the Indiana Pacers.
1993: Magic Win Lottery Again and Trade Webber
In 1993, the Magic won the NBA draft lottery again, selected Chris Webber, and traded him for Penny Hardaway and future picks.
1994: Blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998 unveiled
As part of their 30th anniversary, the Orlando Magic unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998.
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: Road Uniform Changed to Blue with White Pinstripes
In 1994–95, the road uniform was changed to blue with white pinstripes, although the black uniforms remained in use as alternates.
1995: First Division Title
In 1995, Orlando Magic won its first Division Title.
1995: Magic in the NBA Finals
In 1995, the Orlando Magic advanced to the NBA Finals but were defeated by the Houston Rockets.
1995: Magic's Season
In the 1995 season, the Magic were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division.
April 29, 1996: John Gabriel Replaces Pat Williams
On April 29, 1996, John Gabriel replaced Pat Williams as general manager of the Orlando Magic.
1996: Conference Finals Appearance
In 1996, the Orlando Magic reached their first conference finals since 1996.
1996: Defeated the Hawks
In the 1996 NBA playoffs, the Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the second round 4–1.
1996: Jeff Turner played for the Magic
Jeff Turner played for the Orlando Magic from its inaugural 1989 season to 1996.
1997: Homage to road warmup gear from 1991 to 1997
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic's black "Statement" uniform pays homage to the road warmup gear the Magic wore from 1991 to 1997.
1997: Chuck Daly Hired as Head Coach
In 1997, the Magic hired Chuck Daly to be their head coach, and Julius Erving joined the front office.
1997: First NBA playoff meeting
In 1997, the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat met each other in the NBA playoffs for the first time, with Miami beating Orlando 3–2.
1998: Modern take on original pinstripe look from 1989 to 1998
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic's uniforms were also a modern take on the original pinstripe look from 1989 to 1998, bringing back the silver star as a substitute to the "A" on the wordmark.
1998: Blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998 unveiled
As part of their 30th anniversary, the Orlando Magic unveiled the blue pinstriped uniform similar to those worn from 1994 to 1998.
1998: Homage to original uniforms from 1989 to 1998
For the 2020–21 season, the Orlando Magic's "City" 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.
1998: Drafting of Doleac and Harpring
In 1998, the Magic drafted Michael Doleac and Matt Harpring, and changed their uniforms from pinstripes to stars.
1998: Home-court advantage for playoffs
In 1998, the Orlando Magic gained home-court advantage for the first time since the 1998–99 season.
1998: New Uniforms Unveiled for 10th Anniversary
In 1998–99, for the Magic's 10th anniversary, a new uniform look designed by fashion designer Jhane Barnes was unveiled, featuring stars as the background.
1998: Inspiration from 1998-2003 set
Prior to the 2022–23 season, the uniform was tweaked, adding black stripes with subtle star patterns (a nod to the 1998–2003 uniforms).
1998: Homage to 1998-2003 blue uniforms
The 2020 "Earned" uniform's side panels featured the stars pattern as an homage to the 1998–2003 blue uniforms.
1999: TD Waterhouse Purchases Naming Rights to the Orlando Arena
In 1999, TD Waterhouse purchased the naming rights and named the venue the TD Waterhouse Centre.
1999: Rivers Hired as Coach; Hardaway Traded
In 1999, the Magic hired rookie coach Doc Rivers and traded Penny Hardaway to the Phoenix Suns.
1999: Blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003
To commemorate not only its 35th anniversary season, but also the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team in 2023–24, the Orlando Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
2000: Logo Placed on Uniforms
After the Magic changed its logo in the 2000–01 season, the new shooting ball with stars logo was placed on the left leg of the uniforms.
2000: Original logo used until 2000
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic unveiled a new logo and uniform set, introducing a modernized version of the "streaking ball with stars" logo that they originally used from 1989 to 2000.
2000: Magic Logo Redesigned
In 2000 the Magic logo was redesigned to feature a comet-like basketball.
2000: Blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003
To commemorate not only its 35th anniversary season, but also the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team in 2023–24, the Orlando Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
2001: Magic Winning Record
In 2001, Tracy McGrady led the Magic to a winning record of 44-38.
2002: McGrady Leads League in Scoring
In 2002, Tracy McGrady led the Magic to a 42-40 record and led the league in scoring with 32.1 points per game.
2003: Uniform Revamp Inspired by 15th Anniversary
For the 2003–04 season, the Magic's 15th anniversary inspired another uniform revamp, opting for a cleaner look without stripes or stars.
2003: Tracy McGrady Traded to Houston Rockets
In 2003, Tracy McGrady, expressing discontent, was traded by the Orlando Magic, along with Reece Gaines, Tyronn Lue, and Juwan Howard, to the Houston Rockets for Steve Francis, Kelvin Cato, and Cuttino Mobley. Additionally, the Magic acquired Tony Battie and two second-round draft picks from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and signed free agent Hedo Türkoğlu. They also drafted Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson.
2003: Magic's Losing Season
In 2003, the Magic's season was tough, with a franchise record of 19 consecutive losses, ultimately finishing with an NBA-worst 21-61 record.
2003: Homage to 1998-2003 blue uniforms
The 2020 "Earned" uniform's side panels featured the stars pattern as an homage to the 1998–2003 blue uniforms.
2003: Inspiration from 2003-08 set
The uniform introduced in 2019 was inspired by the cleaner look of the 2003–08 set.
2003: Blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003
To commemorate not only its 35th anniversary season, but also the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team in 2023–24, the Orlando Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
2004: Pinstriped Jerseys Worn as Alternates
During the 2004–05 season, the team's original pinstriped jerseys were worn several times as alternates: black in 2003–04, blue in 2004–05, and white in 2005–06.
2004: Trade of Mobley for Christie and Davis Firing
In 2004, after a promising start, the Orlando Magic began to falter. Cuttino Mobley was traded for Doug Christie from the Sacramento Kings. Additionally, coach Davis was fired near the end of the season and replaced by Chris Jent as interim head coach.
May 23, 2005: John Weisbrod Resigns
On May 23, 2005, John Weisbrod resigned from his position as general manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Orlando Magic.
July 28, 2005: Fran Vazquez Decides to Remain in Spain
On July 28, 2005, Fran Vázquez announced that he would remain in Spain to play for Akasvayu Girona, foregoing his opportunity to play for the Orlando Magic.
2005: Pinstriped Jerseys Worn as Alternates
During the 2005-06 season, the team's original pinstriped jerseys were worn several times as alternates: black in 2003–04, blue in 2004–05, and white in 2005–06.
2005: Howard and Nelson named to All-Rookie teams, Hill an All-Star
In 2005, Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson were named to the All-Rookie first and second teams, respectively. Grant Hill was also chosen as an All-Star starter for the 2005 All-Star Game.
2005: Season plagued with injuries
In 2005, the Orlando Magic's season was plagued with injuries to key players like Grant Hill and Jameer Nelson, impacting their performance.
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 top-five protected first-round draft pick.
December 2006: Amway Purchases Naming Rights to TD Waterhouse Centre
In December 2006, Amway purchased the naming rights to the TD Waterhouse Centre for four years.
2006: Pinstriped Jerseys Worn as Alternates
During the 2006-07 season, the team's original pinstriped jerseys were worn several times as alternates: black in 2003–04, blue in 2004–05, and white in 2005–06.
2006: Magic Draft JJ Redick and Suffer from Injuries
In 2006, the Orlando Magic drafted JJ Redick, and the team began to suffer in the standings as a result of injuries to key players such as Tony Battie, Keyon Dooling, and Grant Hill. Dwight Howard was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
2006: Playoff Miss
The Magic missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006 after the 2012-13 season.
April 15, 2007: Magic Secure Playoff Berth
On April 15, 2007, the Orlando Magic secured their first berth in the NBA playoffs since 2003 with a victory over the Boston Celtics. This marked the first time the team made the playoffs while posting a losing record.
April 28, 2007: Playoff Run Ends as Magic Swept by Pistons
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 Hire and Lose Billy Donovan
On June 1, 2007, the Orlando Magic initially signed Billy Donovan as head coach, but he wished to be released from the contract and the Magic agreed several days later.
June 6, 2007: Magic Sign Stan Van Gundy
On June 6, 2007, the Orlando Magic signed Stan Van Gundy to a 4-year contract as head coach. They also signed Rashard Lewis and participated in the NBA China Games.
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, succeeding Richard DeVos.
2007: Draft Pick
In 2007, the Orlando Magic had a top-five protected first-round draft pick.
2007: Impressive Start to the Season
In 2007, the Orlando Magic started the NBA season with a 16-4 record in their first 20 games.
2007: Controversy with moving broadcasts to Fox Sports Florida
In 2007, there was a controversy with moving Orlando Magic broadcasts to Fox Sports Florida because Orlando's largest cable TV provider, Bright House Networks, did not carry the network.
2007: Television broadcasts split
In 2007–08, Orlando Magic television broadcasts were split between Fox Sports Florida and Sun Sports (later Fox Sports Sun, currently FanDuel Sports Sun).
March 31, 2008: Magic Clinch Southeast Division Title
On March 31, 2008, the Orlando Magic clinched the Southeast Division title for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
April 28, 2008: Magic Eliminate Raptors, Ending 12-Year Playoff Series Victory Drought
On April 28, 2008, the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors, securing their first playoff series victory in 12 years.
2008: New Uniforms Introduced for 20th Anniversary
For the 2008–09 season, the Magic introduced new pinstriped uniforms to commemorate the team's 20th anniversary.
2008: Strong First Half of Season
In 2008, the Orlando Magic had a strong first half of the season with a 33-8 record after 41 games.
2008: Magic persisted with airing games on FS Florida
The Orlando Magic persisted with airing games on FS Florida into the 2008–09 season despite Bright House's refusal to pick up the channel in all of its affiliates.
January 1, 2009: Agreement between Bright House and FS Florida
On January 1, 2009, Bright House and FS Florida came to an agreement, and Bright House began airing the channel as part of its standard cable package.
September 28, 2009: Contract Extensions for Van Gundy and Smith
On September 28, 2009, the Orlando Magic extended the contract of head coach Stan Van Gundy through the 2010-11 season and general manager Otis Smith through the 2011-12 season.
2009: Hedo Türkoğlu's finals run
In 2009, Hedo Türkoğlu led the team into the NBA Finals, where they lost 4–1 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2009: Rashard Lewis Suspension
In 2009, Rashard Lewis was suspended for the first 10 games of the season due to testing positive for an elevated testosterone level caused by a banned substance in an over-the-counter supplement.
2009: Magic in the NBA Finals
In 2009, the Orlando Magic reached the NBA Finals again, but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
2009: Off-season Trades and Signings
In 2009, the Orlando Magic traded Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, and Courtney Lee for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson. They also signed Brandon Bass, Matt Barnes, and Jason Williams.
2009: Amway Arena home to the Orlando Magic ends
The 2009–10 season was the last that Amway Arena served as home to the Orlando Magic
October 1, 2010: Kia Center (Formerly Amway Center) Opens
On October 1, 2010, the team's current home arena, Kia Center (formerly Amway Center), officially opened.
December 18, 2010: Blockbuster trade deal with Suns and Wizards
On December 18, 2010, the Magic, after losing five of their last six games, executed a significant trade. Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, and Mickaël Piétrus were traded to Phoenix for Hedo Türkoğlu, Jason Richardson, and Earl Clark. Additionally, Rashard Lewis was traded to Washington for Gilbert Arenas.
2010: Magic Signed Chris Duhon and Quentin Richardson
During 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: Stan Van Gundy's Contract Extended
In 2010, Stan Van Gundy had his contract extended.
2010: New Logo and Alternate Uniform Unveiled
In 2010, the Magic unveiled a new logo that fully spelled "Magic", and a black alternate uniform with silver pinstripes was introduced.
2010: Rivalry intensified
In 2010, the rivalry between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic intensified due to the rising stardom of Dwyane Wade and Dwight Howard and Miami's acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh, resulting in fierce competition.
2010: Swept the second-round series
In the 2010 NBA playoffs, the Orlando Magic swept the second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks 4–0.
2011: Flagship broadcast simulcast on WDBO-FM
During the 2011–12 NBA season, the Orlando Magic flagship broadcast was simulcast on WDBO-FM while that station moved from AM to FM.
2011: Otis Smith's Contract Extended
In 2011, Otis Smith had his contract extended.
2011: Magic ousted in first round of playoffs
In 2011, the Magic finished the season with 52 victories, placing second in the Southeast Division. However, they were eliminated in six games by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
2011: Eliminated by the Hawks
In the 2011 NBA playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks eliminated the Orlando Magic 4–2 in the first round.
2011: Noche Latina Uniform Unveiled
In the 2011–12 season, a variation of the uniform is also used for Noche Latina every March, with 'Orlando' substituted for 'El Magic'.
2011: Dwight Howard Trade Request
In the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, Dwight Howard requested a trade to the New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, or Dallas Mavericks. The Magic signed Glen Davis and Von Wafer in exchange for Brandon Bass.
May 21, 2012: Departure of Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy
On May 21, 2012, General Manager Otis Smith and Head Coach Stan Van Gundy parted ways with the Orlando Magic organization. Van Gundy had a regular-season record of 259-135 with the team, making the playoffs in all five years and securing a conference championship.
June 20, 2012: Rob Hennigan Hired as General Manager
On June 20, 2012, Alex Martins, the CEO of the Orlando Magic, announced that Rob Hennigan, the former assistant general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder, would become the team's new general manager. Hennigan became the youngest general manager in the league upon his hiring.
June 25, 2012: Dwight Howard Demands Trade to Brooklyn Nets
On June 25, 2012, Dwight Howard met 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 appointed as the new head coach of the Orlando Magic. He had previously served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs for the past two seasons.
August 9, 2012: Four-Team Trade Sends Howard to Lakers
On August 9, 2012, a four-team trade was reported that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were to acquire Howard, Chris Duhon, and Earl Clark. The Denver Nuggets were to acquire Andre Iguodala. The Philadelphia 76ers were to acquire Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson. The Magic were to acquire Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vučević, Maurice Harkless, Josh McRoberts, Christian Eyenga, and five protected future picks.
December 2, 2012: Magic Defeat Lakers in Howard's Return
On December 2, 2012, in Dwight Howard's first game against his former team, the Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 113-103.
2012: All-Star Game and Dwight Howard Injury
In 2012, Orlando hosted the All-Star Game. Dwight Howard rescinded his trade demand in March but then suffered a season-ending herniated disk injury in early April. The Magic clinched the sixth seed but were defeated in the first round of the playoffs.
2012: Amway Center Hosts All-Star Weekend
In 2012, the Amway Center hosted the All-Star Weekend.
2012: Logo update and All-Star Game
In 2012, the Orlando Magic updated its logo, retaining the streaking ball but changing the wordmark from their current uniforms. They also hosted the NBA All-Star Game and unveiled new black alternate uniforms.
2012: NBA draft selections
In the 2012 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Andrew Nicholson and Kyle O'Quinn.
2012: Season finish
In the 2012–13 season, the Magic finished with a 20–62 record, which was the worst in the NBA.
February 21, 2013: Magic Trade JJ Redick
On February 21, 2013, the Magic traded JJ Redick, Ish Smith, and Gustavo Ayón to the Milwaukee Bucks. In return, the Magic received Beno Udrih, Tobias Harris, and rookie Doron Lamb. The Magic also traded Josh McRoberts to the Charlotte Bobcats for Hakim Warrick.
June 27, 2013: Drafting Victor Oladipo and Romero Osby
On June 27, 2013, the Orlando Magic drafted Victor Oladipo from Indiana University with the second overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft. They also drafted Romero Osby from the University of Oklahoma with the 51st pick in the second round.
2013: Magic finished third worst in the NBA
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: Hall of Fame launched
In 2014, the Orlando Magic launched the team's Hall of Fame, which honors players, coaches and executives who have had a major impact for the team and in the community.
2014: Draft selections
In the 2014 NBA draft, the Magic selected Aaron Gordon with the fourth pick and Dario Šarić with the 12th pick. Saric was then swapped for the 10th pick, Elfrid Payton in exchange for a 2017 first round pick and a future second round pick. Roy Devyn Marble was selected with the 56th pick in the second round.
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 and a half seasons for the Magic, accumulating an overall record of 58–158. He was replaced by interim head coach James Borrego.
May 29, 2015: Scott Skiles Hired as Head Coach
On May 29, 2015, the Orlando Magic hired Scott Skiles, their former point guard, as the franchise's 12th head coach.
June 25, 2015: NBA Draft Selections
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: Magic Trade Tobias Harris
On February 16, 2016, the Magic traded Tobias Harris to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Ersan İlyasova and Brandon Jennings.
May 12, 2016: Skiles Stepped Down as Head Coach
On May 12, 2016, Scott Skiles stepped down as head coach of the Orlando Magic.
June 23, 2016: Draft and Trade for Serge Ibaka
On June 23, 2016, during the NBA draft, the Magic selected Domantas Sabonis 11th overall, but then traded Sabonis and Victor Oladipo to the Oklahoma City Thunder for defensive power forward Serge Ibaka.
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: Season finish
The Magic finished the 2016–17 season with the third-worst record in their conference, ending with a record of 29–53.
2016: Homage to 2016-17 "Stars" alternate
The design of the 2020 "Earned" uniform featured the alternate logo in front (an homage to the 2016–17 "Stars" alternate).
February 14, 2017: Ibaka Traded to 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 Rejoined the Team as Assistant to CEO
On October 6, 2017, the Orlando Magic announced that former superstar Tracy McGrady had rejoined the team as an assistant to the CEO.
2017: Future draft pick
During the 2014 NBA Draft, the Magic traded Dario Saric, the 12th pick, for Elfrid Payton, the 10th pick, along with a 2017 first-round pick and a future second-round pick.
2017: Front Office Changes and Draft Selection
During the summer of 2017, the Magic made various changes, including firing General Manager Rob Hennigan on April 13. Jeff Weltman was named President of Basketball Operations, and John Hammond was named the new General Manager. The Magic drafted Jonathan Isaac with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.
2017: "City" uniform featured stars and alternate logo
For the 2017–18 season, the Orlando Magic's "City" uniform featured a printed pattern of stars in the sky along with the team's alternate logo in front.
2017: Regular season
Frank Vogel was fired by the Magic after the conclusion of the 2017–18 regular season.
2017: Uniform tweaks with Nike
In 2017, the Orlando Magic made slight tweaks to their uniforms when Nike became the league's uniform provider. The team wore white "Association" uniforms, blue "Icon" uniforms, and black "Statement" uniforms.
2017: Homage to 2017-19 "City" uniform
The design of the 2020 "Earned" uniform featured the alternate logo in front (an homage to the 2017–19 "City" uniform).
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, the Orlando Magic fired head coach Frank Vogel after the conclusion of the 2017–18 regular season.
June 21, 2018: Draft Selections and Player Acquisitions
On June 21, 2018, the Orlando Magic drafted center Mohamed Bamba with the sixth overall pick and Melvin Frazier in the second round. Other player acquisitions included trading for Timofey Mozgov and Jerian Grant and free agent Isaiah Briscoe.
September 6, 2018: Death of Team Owner Richard DeVos
On September 6, 2018, Richard DeVos, the owner of the Orlando Magic, passed away at the age of 92 due to complications from an infection.
2018: Slight changes to "City" uniform
For the 2018–19 season, the Orlando Magic only made slight changes to their "City" uniform, with the printed pattern of stars relegated to the sides and a predominantly black base.
2018: Team wore "Classic" uniforms
The Orlando Magic are 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 missed the remainder of the season.
March 2019: Magic sign Michael Carter-Williams
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: Contract not renewed with play-by-play announcer and color analyst
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: Magic sign Chuma Okeke
In 2019 the Magic signed their 2019 draft pick Chuma Okeke.
2019: Uniform changes
In 2019, the Orlando Magic's black uniform became the "Icon" uniform, and a new blue uniform served as the "Statement" uniform. The new uniform was inspired by sets worn through the years.
2019: Magic Draft Chuma Okeke and Re-sign Players
In the 2019 NBA draft, the Magic selected Chuma Okeke. During the 2019 free agency, the Magic re-signed Vučević, Terrence Ross, Michael Carter-Williams, and Birch, signed free agent Al-Farouq Aminu, and waived Mozgov.
2019: "City" uniforms featured an "anthracite" base with orange lettering
The 2019–20 Orlando Magic 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 suspended its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Magic had compiled a 30–35 record before the suspension.
2020: "City" uniform with white base and orange letters
For the 2020–21 season, the Orlando Magic kept the orange theme for their "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.
2020: "Earned" uniform given for qualifying to playoffs
Having qualified for the 2020 NBA playoffs the previous year, the Orlando Magic were also given an "Earned" uniform. The design, which has a white base, featured the alternate logo in front and blue numbers with black and silver trim.
2020: Magic Select Cole Anthony in NBA Draft
In the 2020 NBA draft, the Magic selected Cole Anthony with the 15th overall pick.
2020: "Statement" uniforms feature Jordan Brand's jumpman logo
Starting in the 2020–21 season, the Orlando Magic's "Statement" uniforms would feature Jordan Brand's jumpman logo.
January 20, 2021: Markelle Fultz Undergoes Surgery
On January 20, 2021, Markelle Fultz underwent surgery for an ACL tear sustained earlier in the 2020-21 season.
July 11, 2021: Jamahl Mosley Named Head Coach
On July 11, 2021, Jamahl Mosley was named head coach of the Orlando Magic.
July 29, 2021: Magic Select Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner in NBA Draft
On July 29, 2021, the Magic selected Jalen Suggs with the fifth pick and Franz Wagner with the eighth pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
2021: Orange theme reprised for "City" uniform
In the 2021–22 season, the Orlando 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 and Caleb Houstan in NBA Draft
On June 23, 2022, the Magic selected Paolo Banchero and Caleb Houstan in the 2022 NBA draft.
2022: "City" uniform with a black base and gothic-inspired letters
For their 2022–23 "City" uniform, the Orlando Magic went with a black base, dark gray pinstripes, and gothic-inspired white letters with blue trim to represent the team and the city as a kingdom on the rise.
2022: Uniform tweaks prior to 2022-23 season
Prior to the 2022–23 season, the uniform was tweaked, adding black pinstripes (a nod to the 1989–98 uniforms) and black stripes with subtle star patterns (a nod to the 1998–2003 uniforms).
May 2023: Magic Donate to Ron DeSantis's Super PAC
In May 2023, the 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 NBA Draft
On June 22, 2023, the Magic selected Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the NBA draft.
July 5, 2023: Magic Promote Anthony Parker and Pete D'Alessandro
On July 5, 2023, the Magic promoted Anthony Parker to general manager and Pete D'Alessandro to executive vice president.
July 17, 2023: Magic Trade Draft Picks with Phoenix Suns
On July 17, 2023, the Magic traded draft picks with the Phoenix Suns.
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: "City" uniform featured a Gothic-themed design
For the 2023–24 season, 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 meant to evoke a steel cage, along with Gothic script lettering.
2023: Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform
In 2023–24, to commemorate its 35th anniversary season and the 25th anniversary of the 1999–2000 "Heart and Hustle" team, the Orlando Magic donned the blue "sublimated stars" uniform worn from 1999 to 2003.
October 31, 2024: Banchero Suffers Torn Oblique
On October 31, 2024, Banchero suffered a torn right oblique and was ruled out indefinitely.
2024: Magic's Playoff Appearances
As of 2024, the Orlando Magic have made 17 playoff appearances in their 35 seasons.
2024: All Magic games on FanDuel Sports Florida
As of the 2024–25 season, all Orlando Magic games are now on FanDuel Sports Florida.
2024: "City" uniform was used for the "Kingdom" series
The Orlando Magic's "Kingdom" series was again used for the 2024–25 "City" uniform, with the design similar to last season's "City" uniform but in a platinum base with midnight blue letters.
2024: Other regular season statistics updated
The Orlando Magic's other regular season statistics were updated as of the 2024–25 NBA season.
2024: Regular season points scored statistics updated
The Orlando Magic's regular season points scored statistics were updated as of the 2024–25 NBA season.
November 15, 2025: Roster Updated
The Orlando Magic's roster was updated on November 15, 2025.
2025: New logo and uniform set unveiled
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic unveiled a new logo and uniform set, introducing a modernized version of the "streaking ball with stars" logo that they originally used from 1989 to 2000.
2025: "City" uniform returned
In the 2025–26 season, the Orlando Magic's "City" uniform would return, but recolored to the current Magic blue and silver scheme.
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