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Paolo Banchero makes leap nobody sees coming and 4 more bold Magic predictions

The Orlando Magic will tip off the 2025-26 regular season this evening against their in-state rival, the Miami Heat. They are expected to take a massive step forward after a tremendous offseason, and here are five bold predictions for Orlando this season.

Just a heads up that the takes going in ascending order will progressively get hotter and hotter.

5. Desmond Bane leads the NBA in 3-pointers made

Desmond Bane was the biggest offseason addition for the Magic. He is expected to make an immediate impact beginning on day one.

Orlando was by far the worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA last season, making an abysmal 31.