With a new year underway and the NBA about to hit its halfway point, now feels like a good time to consider the major storylines swirling around the Orlando Magic as they head into the season’s back half. What are the key narratives poised to emerge, and what should the pinstriped faithful make of them at this particular point in time? Let’s dive in and grapple with three of the biggest!

A race to the bottom

With a record of 7-31, it’s not like there’s much mystery remaining regarding the Magic’s season outcome.