The NBA offseason is a big rush of moves over a short period of time. The league’s landscape really changes in the course of about three weeks before everything goes quiet (or relatively quiet).
Even when teams are not likely to be active, they can become embroiled in the madness of free agency. With so much going on, standing still can be its own vice for fans. Everyone is waiting for the team to do something.
The Orlando Magic stuck to their plan this summer. They sought out opportunities but finding none they bided their time.