What happened: An eight-year anniversary tied to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic is being marked, dating the moment to 2018. The occasion is retrospective rather than a current development.

Why it matters: Anniversary markers like this keep For the Lakers and Magic, looking back can frame how each roster and direction has shifted across the years since.

What to watch: Watch for how both franchises approach the upcoming 2026-27 season as offseason roster decisions take shape.