Fansided · Aug 8, 2019
Orlando Magic find themselves in tightening Eastern Conference
The Orlando Magic broke through to make the playoffs. It was a big step forward for the team. Now they have to do it again in a much different climate.
To say this year’s offseason brought a lot of change is an understatement.
There were an unusual amount of free agents in this year’s class and the superstars that hit the market made sure to flex their muscle. And that caused ripple effects throughout the league.
The defending champion Toronto Raptors lost Kawhi Leonard to the LA Clippers, which also toppled the Oklahoma City Thunder in the process. The LA Clippers acquired Paul George in tandem and the Oklahoma City Thunder shipped Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets.