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Magic Starting 5: Orlando the Next Sacramento Kings?

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

"Sacramento's dramatic turnaround and small market success should have Orlando Magic fans wondering if the team in central Florida can have a similar trajectory next season."

2. MARKELLE FULTZ THANKS FANS

"They let you be who you are," Fultz said on the "Knuckleheads" Podcast. "And like it was just dope, you know, and also coming here and being able to help the team win and just do certain things, that makes it even better ... Just building the love that I have here and the open arms and how supportive everybody is here is really, really dope."

3. COLE'S NEW ROLE

"For me it was just about accepting that role," Anthony said. "Also, at the same time, just staying healthy. I think this was the longest stretch of basketball I've played in my now three-year NBA career."

4. WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S GAMES

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m. EST, TNT (Lakers lead 1-0)

Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 9:00 p.m. EST, NBA TV (Heat leads 1-0)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. EST, TNT (Nuggets lead 1-0)

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Magic is 27 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if Orlando will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.


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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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