Ryan Kaminski

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

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Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) dunks in the first half against the Detroit Pistons during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Trade Rumors

The Memphis point guard Ja Morant could be had by the Orlando Magic, but is he worth the risk?

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Draft Coverage

With the first round out of the way, here's who Orlando should target on Day 2

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) celebrates after making a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Draft Coverage

Orlando Magic Snapshot Scouting Report: Tamin Lipsey

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Draft Coverage

Orlando Magic Snapshot Scouting Report: Trevon Brazile

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News

Orlando hire coveted Spurs assistant coach ready to take this team to another level

Apr 25, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) reacts to a shot by forward Paolo Banchero (5) against the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

News

Orlando is already built to contend for the foreseeable future; what's the rush?

Feb 28, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney during warmups before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Indiana Pacers the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

News

San Antonio wins Game 3 in New York to stay alive in series, so Orlando's wait for its coach continues

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) defends against Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Draft Coverage

How Orlando can they find so late in the draft if they keep the 46th pick

Jan 7, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks acting head coach Sean Sweeney reacts during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Magic's new coach, Sean Sweeney, is here to take the team and its young stars like Paolo Banchero to the next level

Mar 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Orlando front office refusing to part with homegrown stars such as Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero will sway deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) brings the ball up court around Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Imagess

Orlando moved up for a good rookie during the draft last summer; why not try again?

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) shoots a lay up as Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) defends during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Orlando owns the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft