The Latest Breaking News from Jeff Weltman

Why did the Orlando Magic trade four unprotected first-round picks for Desmond Bane?

Why did the Orlando Magic trade four unprotected first-round picks for Desmond Bane?

Sports Lens · Jun 16, 2025

Magic team President Jeff Weltman says the team will look through a 'win now lens' this offseason

Magic team President Jeff Weltman says the team will look through a 'win now lens' this offseason.

Sports Lens · May 1, 2025

Magic GM John Hammond to become senior advisor, Anthony Parker promoted

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond will transition to a senior advisor position within the organization, president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman shared Wednesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 5, 2023

Will the Magic’s 2022-23 outlook change after drafting Paolo Banchero?

In the backdrop of the Orlando Magic’s draft-day choices, which included taking Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick, were questions about how their decisions would impact their short-term future.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 28, 2022

2022 NBA Draft: Best Rookie Landing Spots

Jabari Smith in Houston and Chet Holmgren in Oklahoma City lead the list of players who will likely fit in perfectly with their new teams.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Jump on the Paolo bandwagon because the Magic are now going places

ORLANDO, Fla. — I’m not only jumping on the Paolo Banchero bandwagon.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 24, 2022

Mike Bianchi: With the No. 1 pick, the Magic need to take ... the right guy!

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here we are on the verge of the NBA draft and the local team has the No. 1 overall pick.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 22, 2022

Orlando Magic keeping options open with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

For the Orlando Magic, who have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, it would seem as if the pre-draft process should have been winding down by Monday.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 20, 2022

NBA mock draft: Who will Magic take with No. 1 pick?

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the NBA draft combine and lottery in the rearview mirror, teams around the league have a better idea of where they stand ahead of the June 23 draft.

Orlando Sentinel · May 26, 2022

Inside the Magic’s luck that landed Orlando No. 1 pick in NBA draft

CHICAGO — A few hours before their franchise-altering night, the Orlando Magic made a rare change.

Orlando Sentinel · May 18, 2022