Davis comes off bench as Lakers manage minutes

The Orlando Magic’s interest in adding a point guard may have been overstated in recent years. The Magic have been content with Jalen Suggs handling the role, while Paolo Banchero and Franz handle a heavy dose of playmaking.

After their first-round playoff series loss to the Boston Celtics, Orlando may be re-thinking that approach. One projected target for the Magic could be Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons.

Orlando could use Simons’ shooting ability, as the Magic ranked last the NBA in three-point shooting last season. The Orlando native has hit 38.1% of this three-pointers during this seven-year career.

Simons has one season remaining on his contract at $27.7 million for 2025-26. With the Blazers having Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe as their backcourt of the future, the veteran combo guard has been projected as the odd man out in Portland.