In his postseason media availability, Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman stated his group is able to take the following steps getting into subsequent season. Weltman stated that Magic are able to transition to a “win-now section”, and strikes can be made to assist that this offseason.
“What we want is confirmed shot-making, confirmed offensive play, somebody that’s going to come back in and assist increase our weak spot,” Weltman stated. “Clearly, we have to get higher offensively. Clearly, we have to shoot the ball higher. These are the objectives and that’s the lens we have to have a look at as we enter the offseason.
“I don’t assume something’s off the desk. Veteran assist, confirmed offensive assistance is what we’re going to be in search of.”
Weltman additionally stated Orlando will possible want to enhance the roster by means of trades, not free agent additions. The Magic entrance workplace chief added that his group needs to be cautious to not take an excessive amount of away from the group’s protection, which ranked second within the NBA final season.
“Most of our roster upgrades are going to have to come back extra by means of swapping than simply including,” Weltman stated. “The explanation we’ve been a great group the final couple of years — and I do consider we’re a great group — is as a result of we’ve obtained an elite defensive spine.
“And as we glance to enhance our offense, we’ve to be very cognizant of not unraveling the DNA of our group. That’s what we’ve to stability this summer time.”
