Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

Dwight Howard had his moment in the sun as he was enshrined into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. Howard's legacy has gone under some reappraisal for the event. All the past arguments used against him have given way to an appreciation for what he contributed to the game and his stellar career. Howard truly changed the game and earned his place among the sport's best. Meanwhile, in EuroBasket, both...

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NBA expansion is still a few years away. But doing the exercise of figuring out who to protect in a hypothetical expansion draft gives clues on what matters for the Orlando Magic as they continue to grow and build their roster. Cheap players and youth will matter. And that is why this becomes a critical season for Goga Bitadze. He must make himself indispensable or else he becomes a luxury the Mag...

The NBA All-Star Game is due for another shakeup with a Team USA vs. Team World format in the making. This should open the door for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to make the All-Star Game this season. But is the All-Star Game still relevant in today's NBA landscape? It really is nothing more than an honorific. One that the Magic are deserving this season, even if the game no longer matters. 0:00...

Paolo Banchero is not quite ready for an MVP run yet. . . but he also is not that far off. Banchero is a dark horse to win the MVP this year. And a season that vaults his team into title contention will go a long way to raising his profile and making him a future award winner. Meanwhile, coach Jamahl Mosley is the betting favorite to win Coach of the Year this season. That is really a statement of...

Franz Wagner is starting to find his 3-point shot in EuroBasket. He is doing that by shooting fewer threes. For him, less might be more from deep. That is at least how it works with Germany, considering all the 3-point shooters they have on their roster. That is what the Orlando Magic are hoping to see with the addition of Desmond Bane, too. The 3-point burden on Wagner should be much less, allowi...

Franz Wagner continues to dominate at EuroBasket as he poured in another huge game to push Germany to a 2-0 record. Wagner is not doing anything to stand out aside from racking up points. He is defining stardom in his own way, not with crazy one-on-one moves, but with a steady barrage to the rim and finishes at the basket. Wagner is finding his way to lead Germany to the next stage of EuroBasket....

The Orlando Magic have a lot of players with high upsides who could shift the Magic's potential for the better. Who will step up to make the Magic championship contenders? The answer may be an unlikely hero in Wendell Carter who could be the linchpin of the Magic's defense and a good safety valve in a smaller role for the Magic. He may not show up in the stat sheet, but Carter's presence will be b...

EuroBasket takes center stage as three Orlando Magic players take the court for this major international tournament. They all have the same goal: To win the tournament. But they will all gain something from this tournament that will help the Orlando Magic with their goals in the winter. Franz Wagner is set to take on a bigger leadership role as he aims to lead Germany to a EuroBasket title. Trista...

The Orlando Magic had two major needs entering this offseason. They undoubtedly solved one in finding more shooting this summer. The other? It still feels unresolved. Orlando plans to attack their point guard problem by committee with multiple players who can make decisions and make plays on the ball. They are hoping to create enough passing and playmaking to make up for not having a true point gu...

Germany basketball has made a sudden rise on the international basketball scene. Their breakthrough World Cup victory in 2023 established them as a power on the world stage and made stars of Franz and Moe Wagner. Their impact has reshaped German basketball and inspired the next generation of players. The Orlando Magic are all in on it, too, heading to Berlin in January for a regular season game an...

When Dwight Howard heads into the Hall of Fame two weeks from now, he will have a titan in Orlando Magic history standing beside him. Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard buried their "beef" and put aside their often frought history together. O'Neal will present Howard into the Hall of Fame as the two Magic centers celebrate Howard's Hall-of-Fame career. Franz Wagner and Germany continue their prep...

The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks appear set to vie for the top spots in the Eastern Conference. Is a Playoff clash between these two teams inevitable? How would these two matchup? Gavin Schall of Locked On Knicks joins the show to analyze the potential matchup between the Magic and the Knicks and whether the Magic have what it takes to dethrone the Knicks from their perch should the teams mee...

The Orlando Magic are expected to make the climb into contention this season. Are they ready to take on teams like the New York Knicks at the top of the conference? Gavin Schall of Locked On Knicks joins the show to discuss how the Magic can climb into contention, how the Knicks will be different under new coach Mike Brown and what their chances are to win the title this year. Have Paolo Banchero...

Jalen Suggs has been out of action since late January. It is easy to forget all the things he adds to the team. And his role will indeed be changed with the addition of Desmond Bane. But it should put Suggs in a spot to make the most of his vast talents. He has proven when he and the team are healthy that he can be an elite catch-and-shoot option. With the Magic acquiring another scorer in Desmond...

Eurobasket is coming quickly as Germany prepares to compete for the European title. Franz Wagner, though, is still struggling with his shot. Is it time to be concerned for Wagner's hopes for the season or is there still time for Wagner to round into form? Wagner continues to look like he has improved his form and score in the way everyone expects. But the shot has yet to come to form. Elsewhere in...

The Orlando Magic's 2026 schedule is here! The team indeed got a healthy bump in national TV appearances as the Magic make their push to try to win a title in 2026 and beyond. Is the schedule set up for the Magic to succeed? They will get the chance to show it in the first 20 games as they face some tough teams and face their longest road trip of the season at the beginning of the year. If Orlando...

The Orlando Magic have their NBA Cup group games set, and it includes a major showdown between two of the top young teams in the league. The Magic's late-November game against the Pistons could determine who wins the group and could be the first of a long string of meaningful games between the two franchises. The Magic-Pistons rivalry has been simmering beneath the surface for a few years now. The...

The Orlando Magic unveiled their preseason schedule, including a landmark game in San Juan, Puerto Rico against the Miami Heat. It is a perfect match for a team representing a community filled with a strong Puerto Rico population. All eyes are on the Magic's schedule. The NBA has begun releasing its schedule for the upcoming season with its marquee days. The early schedule shows hints the Magic co...

The Orlando Magic have made their championship aspirations clear throughout the summer. Their championship window is already open as they try to make their way up the Eastern Conference standings. With the Magic's payroll set to spike next season, the Magic have the payroll and are acting like they are a title-contending team. The question is how long can they pay the tax and pay the price it take...

Franz Wagner shined in his first two Eurobasket prep games. Everyone is still focused on his shooting, as they should be. He has taken steps on that front too as the hitch appears to be gone. The question is when will the results follow? Until then, Wagner looks like he did in the spring. And that is still a very good player. Tristan da Silva looked good too. He was a surprise addition to the Germ...

The Orlando Magic face a critical challenge: Can they win on national TV and beat the best teams in the league? Last year, the Magic not only went 1-6 on national TV, including some of their most embarrassing defeats, but they also struggled against the best teams in the league. Orlando had the fewest wins against winning teams last year among Eastern Conference postseason teams. If the Magic are...

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have gotten their share of criticism despite their early success in their careers. But Banchero and Wagner have already gotten themselves and their team to a spot where they can make waves and meet the expectation to do more. The Orlando Magic already have one of the best young duos in the league and this is the year they should have the tools to make the rest of th...

Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into Doncic's physical makeover and its potential impact on his game. They explore the restricted free agent market, with a focus on Jonathan Kuminga's situation with the Golden State Warriors. The panel debates the Houston Rockets' chances in the loaded Western Conference after adding Kevin Durant, and assesses the Orlando Magic's rise in the East. P...

The Orlando Magic have major ambitions for the 2026 season. And they have the roster to get it done. But the difference between merely making the Playoffs and becoming contenders will come down to how key reserve players play and whether several young players are ready to step up. That includes Anthony Black. He has shown promise in his first two seasons. But he has struggled to put all the pieces...