Photos: Orlando Magic Player Portraits
As the 2025-2026 season kicks into high gear, the Orlando Magic’s young core and revamped roster are prepared for a memorable season with significant post-season aspirations.
Center
Wendell Carter, Jr.
Entering his fifth full season with the Magic, the versatile 6-foot-10 center-forward is a consistent defensive presence in Orlando’s frontcourt, staying on his toes and picking up key rebounds.
Carter, Jr. is renowned for his award winning philanthropy in both Central Florida and his hometown of Atlanta.
Guard-Forward
Desmond Bane
The acquisition of the former Memphis Grizzlies star has provided the Magic a necessary boost to raise their three-point average—shooting over 40 percent across his career.
Forward
Paolo Banchero
The former No. 1 overall pick and last season’s first-time NBA All-Star is keeping up momentum as he enters his fourth season with the Magic, serving as the franchise’s cornerstone player.
Center
Moritz Wagner
The eldest of the Wagner duo, the morale-booster is in comeback mode from last season’s ACL injury.
Forward
Jonathan Isaac
The Magic veteran is renowned for his rim protection, impact plays and versatility— he is expected to build on his renewed availability following the past few injury-riddled seasons.
Forward
Franz Wagner
Coming off a gold medal-winning summer with Germany in EuroBasket, the two-way forward Franz Wagner is set to move the needle offensively and defensively this season as part of Orlando’s promising young core.
The Wagners invested in the women’s 3×3 basketball league, Unrivaled, contributing to the $340 million in overall funding.
Guard
Anthony Black
A playmaker who bursts off the bench, this 21-year-old guard has improved as an overall scorer, strengthening Orlando’s offense and helping to improve backcourt weaknesses.
The former four-star wide receiver received D1 football offers before being drafted to the Magic in 2023.
Forward
Tristan da Silva
In his second season with the Magic, 24-year-old da Silva is a versatile player among the team’s rising stars—emerging with a productive season via volume and efficient shooting.
Guard
Jalen Suggs
Making a comeback following his season-ending surgery in March 2025, the young-core member continues to produce impressive stats despite his restricted availability as he focuses on evolving beyond his pre-injury self, he told Forbes.
Center
Goga Bitadze
In his third season, the 6-foot-11 Georgian backup center is a dependable anchor in the Magic’s second-unit defense rotation, providing consistently solid rim protection and rebounding.
