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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2015, file photo, Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan pauses to answer a question during a news conference in Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Magic have fired general manager Rob Hennigan after missing the postseason for five straight seasons. The team confirmed the dismissal on Thursday, April 13, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Orlando fires GM Hennigan after missing playoffs for 5 years

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) shoots over Detroit Pistons' Ish Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 113-109. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Orlando hangs on to defeat Detroit 113-109

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler, left, dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Bulls embarrass Magic 122-75, near playoff berth

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) tries to get position to shoot against Orlando Magic's Terrence Ross, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Pacers win 3rd straight, move into sole possession of 7th

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Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez (11) looks for a way to the basket around Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Elfrid Payton has 22 points, Magic beat Nets 115-107

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives around Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon (00) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Bounce back: LeBron, Love lift Cavs past Magic, 122-102

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton, right, goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Lopez leads Nets over Magic, 121-111

By MICHAEL SCOTTO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Thomas, Celtics hold off Magic for 117-116 win

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives past Orlando Magic centre Nikola Vucevic (9) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, March 27, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row

By DANIEL GIRARD - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) is unable to get off a shot as Detroit Pistons' Marcus Morris wraps his arms around him, drawing a foul call, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Payton’s triple-double helps Magic rout Pistons 115-87

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) celebrates after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 17, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Magic end 4-game skid with 109-103 win over Suns

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson celebrates a score against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Thompson scores 21 in 1st, Warriors roll past Magic 122-92

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson, guards Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 13, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings beat Magic 120-115 to snap eight-game losing streak

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Deron Williams (31) celebrate after James scored as Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) and head coach Frank Vogel look away during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Cavaliers won 116-104. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Magic 116-104

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, right, and Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) chase a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker scores 23, Hornets blow out Magic 121-81

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44), of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shoots against Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10), of France, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-114. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bojan Bogdanovic hits 8 3-pointers, Wizards beat Magic

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks for a shot as he gets around Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Porzingis scores 20, leads Knicks to 101-90 win over Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) shoots around Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Ross provides spark for Magic in 105-86 win over Hawks

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 23, 2016, file photo, Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan, right, and head coach Frank Vogel address the media in Orlando. Magic president Alex Martins is pleased with Orlando's young core of players and coach Frank Vogel, but is disappointed the team probably won't get to the playoffs for the first time in the post-Dwight Howard era. Martins says the future of the management team, including 34-year-old general manager Rob Hennigan, will be evaluated after the season. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Magic President: Season has been ‘incredibly disappointing’

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press