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Magic Starting 5: NBA Mock Draft Lands Top Talents

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.
Magic Starting 5: NBA Mock Draft Lands Top Talents
Magic Starting 5: NBA Mock Draft Lands Top Talents

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1. LATEST MAGIC MOCK DRAFT

"Despite holding two lottery selections for the second time in three years, Orlando was one of the better teams in the NBA for the final 57 games of the year."

2. JAY SCRUBB WAIVED

The Orlando Magic is making a change to its roster. The team announced in a press release Monday morning that Jay Scrubb is being waived.

Scrubb, 22, played in two games for the Magic this past season after signing a two-way contract in March.

The team now has an open two-way spot, which it will likely use during the draft.

3. LEBRON TO LEAVE LAKERS, JOIN MAVERICKS?

"If Doncic and Irving are James’ two favorite players in the league, wouldn’t it make more sense for him to want to team up with them in Dallas rather than play with one of them in LA on a worse team? We wonder …"

4. NBA FINALS SCHEDULE

Game 3 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 p.m.

Game 4 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 8:30 p.m.

Game 5 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Monday, June 12, 8:30 p.m.

Game 6 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Thursday, June 15, 8:30 p.m.

Game 7 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.

5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN

The Orlando Magic is 16 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where the team will welcome the newest members of the franchise.

Coverage begins on June 22 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.


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Jeremy Brener
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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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