The 2025-2026 Orlando Magic season is here — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in franchise history. In this in-depth Orlando Magic Nation season preview, Edwin Valentin breaks down everything you need to know heading into the year — from offseason moves and bold predictions to roster analysis and schedule expectations. The Orlando Magic are ready to shock the NBA world — and in this full breakdown, we dive deep into every player’s outlook for the 2025 season. From Paolo Banchero’s need to play with relentless aggression, to Franz Wagner’s improved shooting and selectiveness, to Wendell Carter Jr.’s dominance and focus — this video covers it all. We analyze key preseason takeaways, identify X-factors like Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva, and explain how new additions like Desmond Bane and Jace Richardson can elevate Orlando’s offense. Plus, we share our bold predictions for the season, including: Whether you’re a diehard Magic fan or just curious about one of the NBA’s rising teams, this is your ultimate season preview filled with insights, film breakdowns, and data-driven predictions. We recap the entire offseason step-by-step, including: 🏀 The blockbuster Desmond Bane trade 💰 A full salary cap and apron breakdown 👕 The new logo and jersey rebrand 🧢 Draft picks Jase Richardson and Noah Penda 📝 Key signings like Tyus Jones, Mo Wagner, and Paolo Banchero’s max extension 🌍 The Magic’s international games in Berlin and London 📅 A complete month-by-month schedule preview 🏀 The Magic winning the Southeast Division again 🔥 A potential 60-win season ⭐️ Multiple All-Stars and All-NBA selections 💪 A top-five defense paired with a faster, more efficient offense ⚡ Plus: Edwin’s bold predictions for Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the rest of the squad 📣 Expect: Realistic but optimistic projections Roster insights and player roles Key stats from preseason and EuroBasket A fan’s perspective built on deep research and passion Detailed analysis for every rotation player The “one word” theme defining each player’s season Preseason performance recaps Statistical expectations and lineup predictions Why the Magic could be the East’s biggest surprise team 🔔 Subscribe to Orlando Magic Nation for weekly breakdowns, highlights, and fan-first coverage all season long. For Magic fans, by a Magic fan. 0:00 Intro 0:54 Offseason Recap - Boston Series 1:59 Offseason Recap - Logo Brand 2:30 Offseason Recap - Start of Off-Season Cap/Apron Explainer 4:55 Offseason Recap - Bane Trade 7:14 Offseason Recap - Draft 7:50 Offseason Recap - Free Agency 13:06 Offseason Recap - Summer League 13:55 Offseason Recap - Two-way Deals 14:30 Offseason Recap - Schedule Release 15:33 Offseason Recap - Eurobasket 17:06 Offseason Recap - Preseason 19:20 Season Preview - Showcase Games 20:53 Season Preview - Rivalries 22:10 Season Preview - Schedule by month 27:54 Season Preview - One-word per player 52:49 Season Preview - Season Predictions 1:01:25 - outro #orlandomagicpodcast #orlandomagic #paolobanchero #franzwagner #desmondbane #jalensuggs #wendellcarterjr