Ryan Kaminski

Joined: Oct 1, 2025

Ryan is a basketball scout data analyst who has been covering the Orlando Magic, NBA, and NBA Draft with a focus on roster building strategy, data analytics, film breakdowns, and player development since 2017. He is credentialed media for the Orlando Magic along with top high schools in Central Florida where he scouts talent in marquee matchups at Montverde Academy, IMG Academy, Oak Ridge, and the NBPA Top-100 Camp. He generates basketball data visualizations, formerly with The BBall Index. He has two B.A.s from Florida State University in Business Management and Business Marketing. Twitter/YouTube/Substack: @BeyondTheRK

May 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sam Cassell reacts to a play in the second half during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Orlando goes back on the coaching carousel, hoping the grass is greener by the end, after firing Jamahl Mosley

Apr 27, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley talks with guard Anthony Black (0) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Orlando makes shortsighted mistake by firing Jamahl Mosley as scapegoat for team-wide issues

May 1, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) in the fourth quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

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The Magic and Pistons eerily win same order of games in series sixteen years later, but now there's a Game 7 to alter that reprisal

Apr 25, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Orlando has tended to have big highs after big lows this season, and that will need to continue in Game 7 in Detroit

Apr 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts in front of Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Orlando embarrassed at home by Pistons after building big halftime lead, and now must rally for Game 7 on the road

Apr 27, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Detroit Pistons during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Orlando guard Jalen Suggs is primed for breakout playoff performance on big stage, as the Magic aim to eliminate the Pistons

Apr 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Orlando can do something it hasn't done in 16 years by winning neck-and-neck playoff series vs. Detroit, in spite of what commentators like Michael Wilbon may say

Apr 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) goes for the rebound in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Magic and Pistons stars Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham trade baskets in all-time playoff game one-on-one shootout to extend first round series that now goes to a sixth game.

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and forward Franz Wagner (22) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

It's not worth the risk of long-term injury for the Magic star Franz Wagner, to play tonight, or in the rest of the series.

Apr 27, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) drives around Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The Magic wing Jamal Cain is now a national name because of something he did on offense, but he also has ambitions of shutting down Cade Cunningham in an NBA playoff series

Apr 27, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) shoots a three point basket against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane has seen love from his new city since Day 1, and he tends to play better in front of the home crowd.

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The Magic have been here before, literally, up 3-1 on the Pistons. Things didn't quite go according to plan. How will things be different for a different coach and roster?

Ryan Kaminski

Joined: Oct 1, 2025

Why Sam Cassell Should Be the Next Orlando Magic Head Coach

Should the Orlando Magic Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Why Billy Donovan Could Be Next Orlando Magic Head Coach

The Magic Trading This Core Piece Would Be Massive Blunder

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5 Orlando Magic Coaching Candidates to Calm their Storm

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Firing Jamahl Mosley, Who Set Magic Standard, is Shortsighted Mistake

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One shot for Banchero, Magic to flip script of 2003 Pistons nightmare

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What gives hope that Mosley's Orlando Magic can bounce back

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Banchero, Mosley, Magic React to Devastating Playoff Defeat before Shifting to Game 7

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It is Time for the Jalen Suggs Game, as Magic Try to Close Out

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Why Michael Wilbon's Take is Wrong About Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic

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Six Stunning Paolo vs. Cade Stats to Take into Game 6

How the Magic, Without Franz Wagner, Can Win Game 5

Jamal Cain has bigger goals than throwing down nasty dunks

Orlando Fans Winning Over Desmond Bane

How Orlando learns from last 8-seed Magic to hold 3-1 lead over Detroit