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Magic Starting 5: Markelle Fultz Eyeing More Playing Time?

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

Jeremy Brener

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In this story:

1. BEST YOUNG CORE?

"So far, the Magic has already managed to add intriguing young players like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Wendell Carter Jr., among plenty of others. How well off are they long-term compared to other NBA teams?"

2. FULTZ GAINING BIGGER ROLE?

"With Gary Harris suffering a torn meniscus earlier this week, the Orlando Magic will look for the best way to fill that void at the start of the upcoming season. The player that’s most-likely to fill that void is one that’s no stranger to bouncing back from a history of knee injuries — sixth-year guard Markelle Fultz."

3. DRAYMOND TO DALLAS?

"Here is it noted that he will be eligible for an extension following the 2022-23 season, and that therefore the Warriors might consider moving him. So, ProSportsDaily writes, 'If the Warriors think that man should be Green, they might want to consider getting ahead of the problem and trading him before he walks for nothing.'"

4. LAKERS HELP IN KNICKS MITCHELL TRADE?

"Per Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers could be the ultimate cog in the Mitchell trade machine. The Lakers' first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 could become particularly intriguing, as could Russell Westbrook's expiring contract that carries a cap hit of over $47 million this season."

5. MAGIC FACT OF THE DAY

Michael Doleac is the only player in Magic franchise history to wear No. 51.

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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.

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