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5 roster moves the Orlando Magic need to make this offseason

By Matthew Hallett

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic celebrates Jalen Suggs #4 and Wendell Carter Jr. #34 against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Amway Center on March 02, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic celebrates Jalen Suggs #4 and Wendell Carter Jr. #34 against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Amway Center on March 02, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Apr 1, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) moves to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

Offseason moves the Orlando Magic need to make: 5. Pick up Cole Anthony’s team option

To put it simply, a big part of the future of the Orlando Magic lies with Anthony. The second-year guard has improved in almost every traditional statistical category. This is an impressive feat given the way that the Magic struggled through the season.

His ability to shoot the ball as well as his creation for others is a key to how the Magic are going to develop into a more competitive team. Suggs is going to be a tremendous player, but Anthony is truly the future cornerstone of the team.

Again, like Hampton and Okeke, Anthony is about to enter the third year of his career and is only going to cost the Magic a reasonably small amount. His $3.6 million is higher than the other two, but he is worth so much more.

While the Magic have not been a big free agency destination for a while, given the core that they are developing and the money that they have available, they might be able to change that fact. The play of Anthony and some of the other young prospects are going to be a key to the Magic being able to pull themselves out of the current position in the standings.

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