The Orlando Magic fell in five games to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After being a surprise playoff team last season, the Magic suffered from injuries and struggled on offense, finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando team president Jeff Weltman voiced a shift in team philosophy going forward today, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.
Orlando Magic team president Jeff Weltman today: “It’s time to enter the next stage of our development... We’re in a place now where the focus will shift to looking at the world through more of a win-now lens.