Orlando Magic's BOLD trade has made them favorites in the Eastern Conference

The Orlando Magic made their big move to acquire Desmond Bane and vaulted themselves into Eastern Conference contention. The odds confirm it too as the Magic are the third favorite in the early season odds.

The Eastern Conference is indeed open. That is why the Magic had to push their chips in now and give themselves a chance to take it. It is why the Magic might not be done dealing yet with Jonathan Isaac and his contract in the crosshairs for a team that still has a lot of work to do.

0:00 Intro: Orlando Magic among Eastern Conference favorites

5:35 Magic's odds to win NBA championship and East

12:13 Eastern Conference landscape after recent changes

19:52 Why the Magic may make another major move

24:56 Analyzing potential Jonathan Isaac trade scenarios

29:32 Magic's salary cap considerations and next moves

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