Orlando Magic release 2016 preseason schedule: The Orlando Magic’s 2016 preseason schedule includes an Oct. 5 road exhibition against the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, an Oct. 12 home opener versus the San Antonio Spurs and an Oct. 16 visit from Dwight Howard’s new team, the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic will play a total of seven exhibition games, beginning with a matchup on Oct. 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis. -- Orlando Sentinel