2 Winners & 2 Losers from the Magic's Offseason So Far

The Orlando Magic have been one of the quieter teams in the offseason, but the moves they have made will have a large effect on the upcoming season and beyond.

Naturally, some will benefit from the changes, while others won't. Here's a look at the two biggest winners and two biggest losers of the Magic's offseason so far.

Winner: Sean Sweeney

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney takes media questions during a press conference. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Sweeney got the big promotion from lead assistant to head coach after Orlando hired him in the middle of the Western Conference Finals. He was leading the San Antonio Spurs to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, while they fell short in five games in the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks.

He brings a lot of value to the Magic. As they move forward from the Jamahl Mosley era, Sweeney has similar attributes to Mosley, but the team is hoping that his new voice will resonate with the roster as they look to win their first playoff series since 2010.

Loser: Anthony Black

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Black is a contract extension candidate this offseason, but he remains without a deal. Black will become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2026-27 campaign if he does not sign a new deal. The reason behind the lack of an extension could be the fact the team has Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs all on long-term deals.

Adding Black into the mix will put a lot of strain on the Magic's salary cap, so they might be hesitant to give him a new contract that he wouldn't be able to get on the open market. While there is a chance Orlando inks a new deal with Black between now and the start of the regular season, the Magic face a reality of Black hitting free agency next summer.

Winner: Nikola Vucevic

Nikola Vucevic warms up prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Vucevic gets to come back to the place he called home for nine seasons from 2012-21. He became a two-time All-Star for the Magic, and now he gets a chance to possibly finish out his career with his primary team.

Vucevic likely won't be a starter for the Magic, but he will be a key player coming off the bench behind Wendell Carter Jr. Having that experience in the second unit could be the boost Orlando needs to take the next step.

Loser: Jase Richardson

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson is guarded by Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There was a decent chance for 2025 first-round pick Jase Richardson to step into the backup point guard role after Jevon Carter became a free agent. However, the Magic agreed to a new deal with Carter to keep him in Orlando for the next year.

This will likely hold Richardson out of the 10-man rotation, but if he impresses Sweeney and the new coaching staff, he could wiggle his way in there as the season progresses.

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