ORLFranz WagnerGameplanPresser2d

Orlando is running more reads and principles and fewer scripted plays than in recent years.

“We haven't done too many scripted plays, if that makes sense, but more reads and principles that we want to play out of. And I think that's definitely an adjustment to the last couple of years.”

ORLNoah PendaRamping upRecoveryPresser2d

Penda is back practicing fully with the team after playing three-on-three yesterday.

“Today was my real first day back with the whole team, doing the whole practice. Yesterday I played some three-on-three.”

CLEMario HezonjaRole & RotationPresser1d

Hezonja is an aggressive rim pressure player who had a really good scrimmage.

“He's super aggressive. Tries to put a lot of pressure on the rim. He had a really good scrimmage. Just maybe a little bit of a change up to what we've had where you've got a guy coming in off the bench.”

CLETyrese ProctorDevelopmentPresser1d

Proctor is adapting to more off-ball play and knocking down shots to get on the floor.

“I think he's done a really good job of understanding maybe what's going to get him on the floor. Trying to be more of a kind of an off-ball guy at times. Obviously understanding you've got to knock out shots and he's done that. And then him guarding the ball...”

CLECraig Porter Jr.Role & RotationPresser5d

Porter wants to set the tone as leader of the second unit.

“I want to just set the tone and let everybody know I can be the leader of a second unit and just impact winning basketball, whether it be scoring or doing a lot of the little things I do.”