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5 Biggest Orlando Magic Rumors Heading Into 2015 NBA Offseason

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5 Biggest Orlando Magic Rumors Heading Into 2015 NBA Offseason

Tom Thibodeau orlando Magic NBA Rumors — The Orlando Magic are easily one of the league's least followed teams and have been ever since Dwight Howard left years ago. But this roster has some serious talent and faces a number of questions after a meandering 2014-15 season. Here are the top five rumors surrounding the franchise this offseason.

The Orlando Magic are easily one of the league's least followed teams and have been ever since Dwight Howard left years ago. But this roster has some serious talent and faces a number of questions after a meandering 2014-15 season. Here are the top five rumors surrounding the franchise this offseason.

5. Is Evan Fournier A Good Fit?

5. Is Evan Fournier A Good Fit?

Fournier got off to a hot start this year, but that coincided with Victor Oladipo missing the first 10 games of the season. When Oladipo returned to the lineup, Fournier's minutes and production took significant hits. Fournier is a nice young pickup, though, and has made comments praising the Magic recently. If he feels he belongs on the team and is happy with his role, that's all that matters.

4. 2015 NBA Draft Options

4. 2015 NBA Draft Options

The Magic have the fifth-highest odds heading into the 2015 lottery, which is high enough to draft a difference maker. If they end up with pick No. 5, who do they go for? It could be a center, like Willie Cauley-Stein, to complement Nikola Vucevic, or maybe a small forward to replace Tobias Harris. Any pick they make will have big ramifications for players currently on the roster.

3. Tom Thibodeau's Chicago Bulls Soap Opera

3. Tom Thibodeau's Chicago Bulls Soap Opera

The rift between Thibodeau and the Bulls' front office has been a persistent rumor for weeks, maybe months now. The Magic repeatedly get brought up as a destination for Thibodeau should he indeed leave the Bulls this offseason. Can Thibs install his signature defense and turn this team into a playoff participant? Maybe. I personally would not choose him.

2. Tobias Harris' Free Agency Plans

2. Tobias Harris' Free Agency Plans

Harris is a restricted free agent this offseason. Despite rumors that he doesn't fit perfectly with the rest of the roster, GM Rob Hennigan has stated that the organization plans to make a strong push to retain him. Harris is one of the league's most unheralded players with star talent in the league, and however the Magic choose to deal with him will dramatically affect the team.

1. Who's Coaching These Guys?

1. Who's Coaching These Guys?

Orlando fired the pictured Jacque Vaughn midseason, and rumors suggest interim coach James Borrego won't remain at the helm come October. Name after name has come up as a candidate for the job, and that should continue until a match is found. The Billy Donovan rumor is obviously dead, but Thibodeau, Alvin Gentry and others remain viable speculation.

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Casey Sherman is a writer for RantSports.

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