2009–10 Orlando Magic season


The 2009–10 Orlando Magic season was the 21st season of the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. The Magic were coming off of an NBA Finals defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. It was also the Magic's last season having the Amway Arena as their home arena. The Magic would match their record from last season.
In the playoffs, the Magic swept the Charlotte Bobcats in four games in the First Round, swept the Atlanta Hawks in four games in the Semifinals, before losing to the Boston Celtics in six games in the Conference Finals.

Key dates

NBA Draft 2009

As a result of previous trades made by the Orlando Magic, they did not have any draft choices. However, the NBA still had Adidas make a Draft Cap, which would have been given to a potential draft choice. The hat was available for public purchase on the NBA's official webstore.

Transactions

The Magic have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

PlayerFormer teamContract terms
Brandon BassDallas MavericksFour Years, $16,000,000
Matt BarnesPhoenix SunsTwo Years
Jason WilliamsMiami HeatOne Year, $1,300,000
Morris AlmondUtah JazzWaived
Linton Johnson IIIChicago BullsWaived pre-season

Players re-signed

PlayerContract terms
Marcin GortatFive Years, $34,000,000
Adonal FoyleOne Year

Miscellaneous

Roster

Pre-Season

Regular season

Standings

z – clinched home court advantage through NBA Finals
y – clinched division title
x – clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

Game log

Player statistics

Regular Season

Playoffs

Awards, records and milestones

Awards

Player of the Week

Milestones

Injuries and surgeries

Though he was not expected to get much playing time, Adonal Foyle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on October 21, a little more than a week before the start of the season. His return depends on how well his knee recovers with treatment.
Vince Carter was injured on October 30 during the second game of the season, suffering a sprained left ankle. The injury was reported as not too serious, but caused Carter to miss four of the Magic's next five games.
Ryan Anderson injured his ankle in the game against Detroit on November 3. He missed the following 4 games before returning to play against the Bobcats.
Jameer Nelson suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee during the 4th quarter of a game on November 16. The next day it was revealed that arthroscopic surgery would be required to repair the injury. He was expected to be out 4–6 weeks, but a report later in the week stated his teammates expected him to be gone for only 3 weeks. Ultimately, Nelson would return to action on December 21, five weeks to the day of his injury.

Minor League Affiliate

The Magic are affiliated with the Reno Bighorns of the D-League. They replace the Bakersfield Jam for the 2009–10 season.