The Orlando Magic are "projecting patience and optimism about bringing back their healthy core next season," league sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN.

The reporting is in response to the possibility of the Toronto Raptors seeking a trade for Nikola Vucevic. 

Vucevic cannot become a free agent until 2023.

The Magic have had a surge of injuries over the past few months in Jonathan Isaac, Markelle Fultz and Aaron Gordon.

Cole Anthony was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right first rib, the Orlando Magic announced.

Anthony will not return until sometime after the All-Star break. 

The Orlando Magic are close to signing Chasson Randle on a two-way contract, sources told Josh Robbins and Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Magic will have to clear a spot to sign Randle, most likely to be Frank Mason.

The 28-year-old Randle played for the Warriors last season. 

Frank Mason has signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

Mason played nine games for the Bucks last season. 

Aaron Gordon will miss the next four to six weeks with a severe left ankle sprain.

Gordon did not suffer a fracture with the injury.

Gordon is averaging 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 29.1 minutes per game this season with the Orlando Magic. Gordon is signed through the 21-22 season.