The 2016-17 Orlando Magic season was a challenging campaign that saw the team miss the playoffs for a fifth consecutive year. The Magic finished with a 29-53 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference. Despite high hopes at the beginning of the season, Orlando struggled to find consistency and cohesion, resulting in another disappointing finish.
Key offseason moves included acquiring power forward Serge Ibaka in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder and signing free agent center Bismack Biyombo. These transactions aimed to bolster the team’s defense and presence in the paint. However, the results were underwhelming, as the Magic ranked 22nd in defensive rating and 24th in offensive rating. Midway through the season, Orlando traded Ibaka to the Toronto Raptors, signaling a shift towards rebuilding.
Head coach Frank Vogel, in his first season with the team, faced difficulties in establishing an effective rotation and consistent style of play. Despite the challenges, some players showed promise. Evan Fournier led the team in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game, while Nikola Vučević continued to be a solid presence in the frontcourt, averaging 14.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.
The Magic’s season was marked by inconsistency and the inability to compete against stronger teams. The need for a clear direction and further roster changes became evident, setting the stage for continued rebuilding efforts in the following seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 29-53
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Evan Fournier | 68 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 35.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Serge Ibaka | 56 | 15.1 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 38.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Nikola Vucevic | 75 | 14.6 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 30.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Elfrid Payton | 82 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 27.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Aaron Gordon | 80 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 28.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Terrence Ross | 24 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 34.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jeff Green | 69 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jodie Meeks | 36 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 40.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| D.J. Augustin | 78 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 34.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bismack Biyombo | 81 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mario Hezonja | 65 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 29.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| C.J. Watson | 62 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 30.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Brown | 2 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marcus Georges-Hunt | 5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Damjan Rudež | 45 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 31.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Stephen Zimmerman | 19 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| C.J. Wilcox | 22 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Arinze Onuaku | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Patricio Garino | 5 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 108-96 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-82 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-99 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-101 | |
| Nov 03, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 102-94 | |
| Nov 05, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 88-86 | |
| Nov 07, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 112-80 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 123-107 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 87-74 | |
| Nov 13, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 119-117 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-69 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 89-82 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 95-87 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-89 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 92-87 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 94-91 | |
| Nov 27, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-96 | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 95-83 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 95-94 | |
| Dec 02, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-88 | |
| Dec 04, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-92 | |
| Dec 06, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 124-116 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 117-87 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 109-88 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 121-113 | |
| Dec 13, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 131-120 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-108 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 118-111 | |
| Dec 18, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 109-79 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 136-130 | |
| Dec 22, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-95 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-90 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-102 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 120-101 | |
| Jan 01, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 117-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-103 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 111-92 | |
| Jan 06, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 100-93 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-96 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-109 | |
| Jan 14, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | L 114-107 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 125-112 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 118-98 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-96 | |
| Jan 22, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 118-98 | |
| Jan 24, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 100-92 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 128-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 114-113 | |
| Jan 30, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-105 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 98-88 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-94 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 113-86 | |
| Feb 07, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 128-104 | |
| Feb 09, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-111 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-80 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 116-107 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-79 | |
| Feb 23, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-103 | |
| Feb 25, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-86 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | L 101-90 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | W 110-99 | |
| Mar 05, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-114 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | L 113-105 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-91 | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 121-81 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-104 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 120-115 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-92 | |
| Mar 17, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 109-103 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-109 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 109-102 | |
| Mar 24, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-87 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 131-112 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 114-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-116 | |
| Apr 01, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 121-111 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 122-102 | |
| Apr 06, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 115-107 | |
| Apr 08, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 127-112 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 122-75 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 113-109 |
