The Orlando Magic Dynasty

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The Orlando Magic Dynasty


System: PS4 - NBA 2k21 & NBA 2k22
Regular Season: 82 Games
Quarter Length: 10 Minutes
Simulated Quarter Length: 12 Minutes
Normalize Played to Sim Stats/Minutes: No / Yes
Roster: MY WAY (Official Roster With Rookies + Free Agency)
Playoffs: All Best of 7
Gameplay Difficulty / Sliders: All-Star / Schnaidt1' gameplay
Draft Classes: 2021 in roster & 2022 - Real Draft Class
MyLeague Sliders: Schnaidt1' MyLeague with some tweaks


My rule is that I play one game and the next 4 games will be simulated (simcast).

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League History

• Season 2021-2022
  
  MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  ROY: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
  Scoring Leader: Trae Young, Atlanta - 29.2 PPG
  6THMAN: Andre Drummond, Philadephia 76ers
  DPOY: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  MIP: Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
  COTY: Nate McMillan, Atlanta Hawks
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (4) Minnesota Timberwolves 2-4 Los Angeles Lakers (6)
  • (2) Philadephia 76ers 1-4 Miami Heat (4)
  
  
  NBA Champion: Los Angeles Lakers won in 7 games vs. Miami Heat
  The Final MVP: Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Jalen Suggs (R) - Cole Anthony - Luke Kennard - Jonathan Isaac - Robert Williams
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 24-58
  Magic Awards: Jalen Suggs - All-Rookie 1st Team
  Playoffs:
  • Missed
  
  
  
• Season 2022-2023
  
  MVP: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
  ROY: Chet Holmgren, Atlanta Hawks
  Scoring Leader: Luka Doncis, Dallas - 38.3 PPG
  6THMAN: John Wall, Oklahoma City Thunder
  DPOY: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (2nd time in a row)
  MIP: Davion Mitchell, Sacramento Kings
  COTY: Nate McMillan, Atlanta (2nd time in a row)
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (3) Memphis Grizzlies 4-1 New Orleans Pelicans (4)
  • (2) Atlanta Hawks 3-4 Milwaukee Bucks (5)
  
  
  NBA Champion: Milwaukee Bucks won in 7 games vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  The Final MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Cole Anthony - Jalen Suggs - Dorian Finney-Smith - Paolo Banchero (R) - Jonas Valanciunas
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 40-42 (8th seed)
  Magic Awards: Paolo Banchero - Rookie Of The Month (December, February) - All-Rookie 1st Team
  Playoffs:
  • Play-In: Lost with BKN and Won with TOR
  • Round 1: Won in 4 games vs. DET
  • Round 2: Lost in 4 games vs. MIL
  
  
  
• Season 2023-2024
  
  MVP: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
  ROY: Victor Wembanyama, Washington Wizards
  Scoring Leader: Zach LeVine, Chicago Bulls - 32.8 PPG
  6THMAN: Fred VanVleet, Phoenix Suns
  DPOY: Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
  MIP: Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
  COTY: Willie Green, New Orleans Pelicans
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (4) Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4 Denver Nuggets (4)
  • (1) Boston Celtics 4-3 Atlanta Hawks (2)
  
  
  NBA Champion: Denver Nuggets won in 7 games vs. Boston Celtics
  The Final MVP: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Jalen Suggs - Caris LeVert - Emoni Bates (R) - Paolo Banchero - Jonas Valanciunas
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 40-42 (9th seed)
  Magic Awards: Emoni Bates - All-Rookie 2nd Team, Rookie Of The Month (December)
  Playoffs:
  • Play-In: Won with MIL, Won with CLE
  • Round 1: Lost in 6 games vs. BOS
  
  
• Season 2024-2025
  
  MVP: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
  ROY: D.J. Wagner, Toronto Raptors
  Scoring Leader: Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies - 33.2 PPG
  6THMAN: Killian Hayes, Portland Trail Blazers
  DPOY: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  MIP: Shaedon Sharpe, Miami Heat
  COTY: James Borrego, Charlotte Hornets
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (2) Houston Rockets 4-1 Denver Nuggets (8)
  • (3) Orlando Magic 4-2 Toronto Raptors (4)
  
  
  NBA Champion: Orlando Magic won in 6 games vs. Houston Rockets
  The Final MVP: Ausar Thompson, Orlando Magic
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Jalen Suggs - Ausar Thompson - Miles Bridges - Emoni Bates - Clint Capela
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 57-25 (3rd seed)
  Magic Awards: None
  Playoffs:
  • Round 1: Won in 5 games vs. MIA
  • Round 2: Won in 7 games vs. NYK
  • Conference Final: Won in 6 games vs. TOR
  • NBA Finals: Won in 6 games vs. HOU
  
  
  
• Season 2025-2026
  
  MVP: Julius Randle, New York Knicks
  ROY: Isaiah Elohim, Sacramento Kings
  Scoring Leader: Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies - 29.3 PPG
  6THMAN: Jaden Bradley, Golden State Warriors
  DPOY: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  MIP: Keyonte George, Philadelphia 76ers
  COTY: Billy Donovan, Orlando Magic
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 1-4 New Orleans Pelicans (2)
  • (1) Orlando Magic 4-2 New York Knicks (2)
  
  
  NBA Champion: Orlando Magic won in 4 games vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  The Final MVP: Ausar Thompson, Orlando Magic
  
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Kennedy Chandler - Jalen Suggs - Ausar Thompson - Emoni Bates - Andre Drummond
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 61-21, (1st seed)
  Magic Awards: N/A
  
  Playoffs:
  • Round 1: Won In 5 Games vs. CHI
  • Round 2: Won In 4 Games vs. CLE
  • Conference Final: Won In 6 Games vs. NYK
  • NBA Finals: Won In 4 Games vs. NOP
  
  
  
• Season 2026-2027
  
  MVP: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
  ROY: Bryce James, Brooklyn Nets
  Scoring Leader: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons - 32.3 PPG
  6THMAN: Nikola Jovic, San Antonio Spurs
  DPOY: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  MIP: J.D. Davison, Brooklyn Nets
  COTY: Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors
  
  NBA Conference Finals:
  • (2) Oklahoma City Thunder 3-4 New Orleans Pelicans (5)
  • (1) Toronto Raptors 3-4 New York Knicks (2)
  
  
  NBA Champion: New Orleans Pelicans win in 6 games vs. New York Knicks
  The Final MVP: Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
  
  
  The Orlando Magic The Best Starting Lineup:
  Kennedy Chandler - Jalen Suggs - Ausar Thompson - Killian Malwaya - Onyeka Okongwu
  
  The Orlando Magic Record: 48-34, (4th seed)
  Magic Awards: Onyeka Okongwu - All-Defensive 2nd Team
  
  Playoffs:
  • Round 1: Lost in 7 games vs. IND
  
  

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Welcome In New Season 2021-2022


Orlando Magic - Transactions

Signings

• Moe Wagner Agreed To Two-Year Deal
• Ignas Brazdeikis With a Two-Way Contract
• E'Twaun Moore Signed a One-Year Contract
• Abdoulaye N'doye With a Two-Way Contract
• Jordan Bell With a One Year Deal

Trades

• Los Angeles Clippers Get: G, Terrence Ross
• Orlando Magic Get: G, Luke Kennard, '23 2nd Round

The Orlando Magic Roster

Starting Lineup

• Jalen Suggs (R) - R.J. Hampton - Chuma Okeke - Jonathan Isaac - Wendell Carter, Jr.

The 2nd Unit

• Cole Anthony - Mohamed Bamba - Luke Kennard - Moe Wagner - Franz Wagner (R) - Gary Harris - Jordan Bell

Bench Warmer

• Robin Lopez - Michael Carter-Williams (INJ) - Markelle Fultz (INJ) - E'Twaun Moore

Two-Way

• Ignas Brazdeikis - Abdoulaye N'doye (R)

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King James And Co at The Top
December 7, 2021 -- NBA Power Rankings - Projected Starting Lineups
Almost Real-Life Rosters

1. Los Angeles Lakers: Westbrook - Monk - James - Davis - Jordan
   
   
2. Brooklyn Nets: Harden - Irving - Brown - Durant - Aldridge
   
   
3. Milwaukee Bucks: Holiday - DiVincenzo - Middleton - Antetokounmpo - Portis
   
   
4. Golden State Warriors: Curry - Thompson - Kuminga - Greenl - Wiseman
   
   
5. Los Angeles Clippers: Jackson - George - Ross - Batum - Ibaka (Leonard - injured)
   
   
6. Miami Heat: Lowry - Oladipo - Butler - Tucker - Adebayo
   
   
7. Boston Celtics: Schroder - Smart - Brown - Tatum - Williams
   
   
8. Philadelphia 76ers: Maxey - Milton - Thybulle - Harris - Embiid (Simmons - bench warmer)
   
   
9. Utah Jazz: Conley - Mitchell - O'Neale - Bogdanovic - Gobert
   
   
10. Denver Nuggets: Murray - Barton - Porter Jr. - Gordon - Jokic
    
    
11. Portland Trail Blazers: Lillard - C.J. McCollum - Powell - Nance Jr. - Nurkic
    
    
12. Memphis Grizzlies: Morant - Brooks - Anderson - Jackson Jr. - Clarke
    
    
13. Dallas Mavericks: Doncic - Hardaway Jr. - Green - Porzingis - Theis
    
    
14. Chicago Bulls: Ball - LaVine - DeRozan - Williams - Vucevic
    
    
15. New York Knicks: Walker - Fournier - Barrett - Randle - Robinson
    
    
16. Atlanta Hawks: Young - Huerter - Hunter - Collins - Capela
    
    
17. Minnesota Timberwolves: Russell - Beasley - Edwards - McDaniels - Towns
    
    
18. Charlotte Hornets: Ball - Rozier III - Hayward - Bridges - Cousins
    
    
19. Phoenix Suns: Paul - Booker - Bridges - Crowder - Ayton
    
    
20. New Orleans Pelicans:Graham - Alexander-Walker - Ingram - Williamson - Valanciunas
    
    
21. Washington Wizards: Dinwiddie - Beal - Avdija - Hachimura - Harrell
    
    
22. Toronto Raptors: VanVleet - Trent Jr. - Anunoby - Siakam - Achiuwa
    
    
23. San Antonio Spurs: Murray - White - Vassell- Young - Poeltl
    
    
24. Sacramento Kings: Fox - Haliburton - Barnes - Bagley III - Holmes
    
    
25. Indiana Pacers: Brogdon - LeVert - Warren - Sabonis - Turner
    
    
26. Detroit Pistons: Cunningham - Hayes - Bey - Grant - Stewart
    
    
27. Oklahoma City Thunder: Maledon - Gilgeous-Alexander - Dort - Bazley - Favors
    
    
28. Orlando Magic: Suggs - Hampton - Okeke - Isaac - Carter Jr.
    
    
29. Houston Rockets: Porter Jr. - Green - Tate - Martin Jr. - Wood
    
    
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Garland - Sexton - Okoro - Markkanen - Allen (Love - bench warmer)

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The Champs Destroy Us, In Opener
Giannis Was Unstoppable, Ended With 42 Points

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Five Games Without Win
Current Record 0-5


The 2nd game in a new season was with the Miami Heat, Wendell Carter Jr. sprained left toe in game against the Toronto Raptors (GM4). His break will last about 1-2 weeks. Bamba will take Carter's place in the starting lineup versus the Boston Celtics. Mohamed Bamba as starter in last game vs. Detroit, ended with 18 points and 15 rebounds, 3 blocks. Saddiq Bey finished as leader of all scorers with 25 points and he protected 2nd win in the season for the Pistons.
Rookie, Jalen Suggs scored 20 points per game in his first 5 games in his NBA career but that did not translate into winning at least one game.

Game 2


Game 3


Game 4


Game 5

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Kennard Scored All His Points In The 1st Half
In The 2nd half the Blazers destroyed us 76-40

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The Last 2 Games With Win
Current Record 2-8

Game against the Utah Jazz was without any history! Big loss and Donovan Mitchell scored over 30 points. Meanwhile at Memphis, the Magic lacked 2 points an away from first victory in season. Cole Anthony as starter ended with 33 points.
Orlando went with 0-8 from Memphis to home. At Florida they host the Houston Rockets (current record 2-6) and won over them. Mohamed Bamba finished with 27 points (career high), 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. Wendell Carter Jr. returned to the active roster, after his injury.
In game versus the Chicago Bulls, Markelle Fultz returned to the starting lineup after missed a few months and showed potential in 2nd win in a season. He ended night with 21 points and 6 assists.

Startin lineup for next game vs. Sixers (GM11)
Suggs - Fultz - Okeke - Isaac - Carter Jr.

Game 7


Game 8


Game 9


Game 10

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No Energy At The End, Again
R.J. Hampton shines (23 points) after Fultz committed 6th foul. The 4th quarter we loss 42 to 18.

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Markelle Has Another Injury
Current Record 3-12

In Game no. 12 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Luke Kennard and Markelle Fultz they scored 23 points. The Orlando Magic won because Ingram (22 points) and Williamson (15 points) had trouble with too many fouls. The next three games vs. Hawks, at Toronto and at Chicago we loss. Only Wendell Carter Jr. scored 22 points against his former team, the Chicago Bulls. The other players did not exceed the limit of 14 points.

Markelle Fultz returned to active rotation only for the six games. He started season with game vs. Bulls (GM10) and he suffered an injury in the next game against Bulls at Chicago (GM15).
Markelle Fultz will be unable to play for next 4-6 weeks because of high right ankle sprain. R.J. Hampton retuns as starting shooting guard in game vs. Cavaliers.

Game 12


Game 13


Game 14


Game 15

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Blazers and Nets Are At Top

• Western Conference
  
  
  1. Portland Trail Blazers 13-3
  2. Dallas Mavericks 12-6
  3. Memphis Grizzlies 11-6
  4. New Orleans Pelicans 11-7
  5. Utah Jazz 9-7
  6. Phoenix Suns 9-8
  7. Sacramento Kings 9-9
  8. Los Angeles Lakers 8-8
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  9. Minesota Timberwolves 8-9
  10. Golden State Warriors 7-10
  11. Los Angeles Clippers 6-11
  12. Denver Nuggets 6-12
  13. Houston Rockets 5-11
  14. San Antonio Spurs 5-13
  15. Oklahoma City Thunder 2-15
  
  
  
• Eastern Conference
  
  
  1. Brooklyn Nets 12-3
  2. Miami Heat 12-5
  3. New York Knicks 12-5
  4. Atlanta Hawks 10-5
  5. Chicago Bulls 10-6
  6. Washington Wizards 10-6
  7. Boston Celtics 10-7
  8. Philadelphia 76ers 9-8
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  9. Detroit Pistons 9-8
  10. Toronto Raptors 8-8
  11. Charlotte Hornets 8-10
  12. Indiana Pacers 7-11
  13. Cleveland Cavaliers 6-11
  14. Milwaukee Bucks 5-12
  15. Orlando Magic 3-12
  
  

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Goodbye Orlando, Welcome Boston
NBA News - Transactions, 01/13/2022

Wendell Carter Jr. said: "There is no way I'm re-signing with this weak team after the season". After that words General Manager of the Orlando Magic made it a point of honor to traded Wendell from the team as soon as possible, because he doesn't want to have a snake in the locker room. One day later, there were rumor about Carter trade to the Celtics.
30 hours after Carter's words in interwiew with press, this trade was confirmed (detail below):



Projected Lineups

• Boston: Schroder - Smart - Brown - Tatum - Carter Jr.
• Magic: Suggs - Kennard - Richardson - Isaac - Bamba

Kevin Love Lands Under Pop's Wings
01/11/2022

The Cavaliers have periodically explored trading Love — a scenario he supports — but have been unable to find a deal they’re willing to execute, sources said. The arrivals of three significantly younger frontcourt players in the past year — including center Jarrett Allen, No. 3 overall pick Evan Mobley and forward Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls — could impact Love’s minutes with the Cavaliers. said via Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN.
update:
Cavaliers find team to trade Kevin Love. Pop and The San Antonio Spurs will take a huge contract of Love over $60M to next two years but they have a young core and need some veterans (last summer lefts: Gay, DeRozan Mills, and earlier Aldridge).



Projected Lineups

• San Antonio: Murray - White - Vassell - Johnson - Love
• Cavaliers: Garland- Sexton - Okoro - Markkanen - Allen

John Wall Joined to OKC, Christian Wood In Dallas
01/09/2022

The Dallas Mavericks did not make that ground-shaking trade past offseason that many thought they could. They found a minimal market around the league for Kristaps Porzingis, which is understandable.
The Mavericks need to find someone that can be the sidekick to Luka Doncic that they need to get to the next level. If they do not believe Porzingis can accomplish that any longer, they will have to begin looking elsewhere.
Adding that kind of production from Wood alongside what the Mavericks already have could help take them to the next level. Wood would give Doncic another partner to run pick-and-roll variations to pull defenders further away from the basket.
From NBA Analysis Network



The Houston Rockets have seen a ton of turnover during the last calendar year, including losing one of their best players in franchise history, James Harden, in a messy divorce while also seeing a top mind in the NBA, Daryl Morey, jump ship and head to the Philadelphia 76ers. They gave that same label to Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Kemba Walker, and Al Horford before each of them was traded away. So it is clear that there is often a path to move on from these big contracts, however, Wall’s deal feels different.
It was reported by The Athletic that John Wall and the Houston Rockets found another team to exchange. The Oklahoma City Thunder take John Wall's contract but they greedy for next draft pick in the class of 2023.
From Fansided.com



Projected Lineups

• Dallas: Doncic - Hardaway Jr. - Finney-Smith - Porzingis - Wood
• Houston: Porter Jr. - Green - Dort - Martin Jr. - Powell
• Oklahoma City: Wall - Gileous-Alexander - Tate - Bazley - Favors

Ben Simmons For D'Angelo Russell
01/07/2022

The Timberwolves are one of the only teams that could utilize Simmons' strength both on the offensive and defensive side. His DPOY level defense will obviously help their defense (comparing to Russell). Simmons presence around the paint in the half court offense often relegated Embiid to standing around the perimeter, but this is a much lesser problem with Towns on the floor. Playing Simmons next to 4 shooters will give space to drive or utilize his playmaking to find open shooters.

Philadelphia gets rid of Simmons and replaces him with a near All-Star-level point guard D'Angelo Russell who is still on the younger side and who can consistently create his own shot, something the Sixers have desperately lacked from perimeter players. He is a bad defender but the sixers have a good team defense.

Russell - Towns friendship is still here but NBA is a business and considering the long playoff drought of the Timberwolves. Business win over love. The trade is complete.



Projected Lineups

• Philadephia: Russell - Beasley - Green - Harris - Embiid
• Minnesota: Maxey - Edwards - McDaniels - Simmons - Towns

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Josh Takes Control Over Game
He had almost perfect night, in his debut in the Orlando Magic jersey

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Four Games, Four Losses
Current Record 4-16

The Champs had a bad start tof new season with only 5 win games of 18 games, but Greek Freak and Bobby Portis dominated the Magic in a blowout win (Giannis had 37 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks meanwhile Portis scored 27 points and 8 rebounds).

In Game #18, the Magic lost with team from Canada. Malachi Flynn was finding open teammates and had a career high in assists (10). josh Richardson had another good game with 19 points but was not enough to win.

Nico Mannion posting a career high 23 points in a 113-104 win over the Magic. Only rookie, Suggs scored over 20 points for the Magic.

4th straight loss was versus the Hawks at Atlanta. Normal day at office for Trae Young, who scored 37 points, 8 assists while shooting eight threes of 15 attempts.

Game 17


Game 18


Game 19


Game 20