Magic Starting 5: NBA Mock Draft Lands Talented Wings in Orlando

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener | May 22, 2023

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"Orlando currently holds the Nos. 6 and 11 picks, and in a deep draft like this one, that's incredibly valuable."

"Ayton, who turns 25 this summer, was the No. 1 pick by the Suns back in 2018. He was a key part of Phoenix's 2021 run to the NBA Finals, but back-to-back second-round exits have the Suns re-evaluating things, and if a trade was made, Ayton is a logical candidate to part ways with."

3. NO. 6 PICK HISTORY

"The Orlando Magic will soon be on the clock with the No. 6 pick, a familiar place to the organization in recent history.

"The 2023 NBA Draft marks the third time in the last seven years that the Magic will hold the No. 6 pick."

4. NUGGETS vs. LAKERS GAME 4

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets aim to advance to the first NBA Finals in franchise history, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to avoid the sweep in tonight's Game 4.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST.

5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN

The Orlando Magic is 31 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where the team will welcome the newest members of the franchise.

Coverage begins on June 22 at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN.

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Published May 22, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.