Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

Free agency has arrived for the Orlando Magic as they made their move to maximize their flexibility and give themselves the best chance to add the last key player to reach contention. The team declined team options for Moe Wagner and Caleb Houstan to create this flexibility and allow them to access the mid-level exception. But the Magic should still want to bring back Wagner and Houstan to the ros...

The Orlando Magic made another bold move and shook up the NBA Draft, trading up to take Noah Penda in the second round. The move may not be the one that propels the team into contention but the aggression to get their player is a certain sign the team is going for it. Penda is a versatile wing that fits the Magic's DNA. It is clear why they identified him as a trade-up option. He is someone who ca...

The Orlando Magic needed shooting, scoring and playmaking. They found all three in Jase Richardson with the 25th pick after his stunning fall. The entire draft world seems to believe the Magic aced their pick. So why did Richardson fall? His size played a factor. Those concerns color everything. But it is the thing he has overcome at every stage. And he can easily dispel those in a Magic team buil...

It is the night before the draft. We are still expecting big things from the Orlando Magic as they prepare to add more to their roster. Which direction will they go as the next wave of transactions begin? The Magic need to strike gold with their 25th pick to add to their growing roster. They still have several needs to fill. The Draft will play a role in filling those needs. Could they go for Walt...

The Orlando Magic made their big move to acquire Desmond Bane and vaulted themselves into Eastern Conference contention. The odds confirm it too as the Magic are the third favorite in the early season odds. The Eastern Conference is indeed open. That is why the Magic had to push their chips in now and give themselves a chance to take it. It is why the Magic might not be done dealing yet with Jonat...

The Orlando Magic are among the early favorites to win the Eastern Conference now that the 2025 season has officially ended. With their big move to acquire Desmond Bane last week, the pressure now flips back onto the Magic's stars -- Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner -- to step up and lead the team deeper into the Playoffs. They now have the tools and teammates to get them there. With a revamped ros...

The Orlando Magic now turn their attention fully to the draft after their big trade for Desmond Bane. What direction will they go and who they will target? Most have them seeking out some guard help which brings the big question to the front: Do the Magic prefer Walter Clayton or Jase Richardson? Will either be available for the Magic? Orlando has plenty of needs and plenty of traits they tend to...

NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace Bailey to the Heat chasing Kevin Durant, every move is dissected. The hosts debate Bradley Beal's impact on the Phoenix Suns and analyze the Magic's bold trade for Desmond Bane. W...

The Orlando Magic shook up their roster and the league in acquiring Desmond Bane. The question is what comes next to complete their offseason. Orlando still has some clear needs they must fulfill. And they have limited resources to fill them. As the draft approaches, the Magic must plan how they plan to deploy those resources to complete their roster and build a championship team. 0:00 Intro: Desm...

The Orlando Magic made a huge gamble and a huge bet on themselves in acquiring Desmond Bane to boost their lineup. The took advantage of their last window to increase their spending to greatly improve the roster. Now the expectations are clear. The Magic believe they are geared to win and win now. Orlando is not hiding from expectations but embracing them as Desmond Bane arrived in Orlando for the...

Everyone is still wrapping their heads around the Orlando Magic's stunning acquisition of Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. It feels like an all-in move for the Magic to boost them into contention. But what are they getting in Bane? How will he help boost the Magic? We seek answers from Joe Mullinax and Damichael Cole of Locked on Grizzlies. They give us the lowdown on what Bane...

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The Orlando Magic promised to make a bold win-now move to boost their chances in the Eastern Conference. They delivered, acquiring Desmond Bane in the first major deal of a busy offseason. Will Bane give the Magic the offensive boost they need to vault into Eastern Conference contention? This is a clear win-now move. But it is also a move that shows the Magic believe in and are following their phi...

The Orlando Magic have some obvious targets they could pursue this offseason to give them an offensive spark. But in the NBA, it is rarely the obvious target that teams end up chasing. Who else could they chase and what risks do they bring to the team? I break down two names that have gotten whispered connections to the Magic this offseason. Both should give Magic fans some shudders -- Jordan Pool...

There has been a lot of talk about Jalen Suggs and his future with the Orlando Magic as the team considers how to advance its team and offense. It still feels far too early to give up on the young guard, especially after an injury-filled season. But the Magic are operating with incomplete information as they consider the best way to emphasize his role. Even in small samples, it is clear Suggs can...

The Orlando Magic's shooting is taking center stage this offseason as the Magic try to fix their biggest weakness to spark their offense. While everyone expects the Magic to target shooting and make it a priority in every offseason addition, the Magic will also need internal improvement to make the most of their shooting. Their potential for success starts with their process. And on that front, th...

The NBA Draft is in 2.5 weeks, and the Orlando Magic face a lot of key decisions on draft night with the 16th and 25th picks in the Draft. Will the Magic use the picks? Trade them? Trade up? Or trade out? Whatever the case, the Magic must maximize these choices as they begin their win-now approach and try to change their teams outlook for the 2026 season. Locked On NBA Big Board's Rafael Barlowe j...

The rumor mill continues to turn as we get closer to the offseason. The Orlando Magic have been involved in plenty of rumors including one big one. The Darius Garland trade rumors were put to rest with Jake Fischer reporting that the Magic and Cavs have not had any substantive discussions. The point of the rumor though was to go through the thought exercise of what it would take to make such trade...

The Orlando Magic are focused on guards this offseason it would seem. That is the direction all the reporting is going in. To do that, the team needs to have the faith that Wendell Carter will bounce back from a frustrating season. His offense disappeared, hiding gains he made on defense and a good showing in the Playoffs. Also, the Indiana Pacers displayed the never-say-die attitude the Orlando M...

The NBA Finals are here as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers prepare to fight for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. What can the Orlando Magic learn from them and their journeys? They share a lot more characteristics than you would think. But they have both taken major steps the Magic have yet to take. The path to get there is not as long as it may seem, but the Magic have work to do as they wa...

The Orlando Magic have unveiled their long-awaited rebrand with a new look that calls back to the team's beloved past. Will this be the jersey and look the Magic use when they win their first championship? The new look is a clear callback to the team's original pinstripe jerseys, giving the fans the look they have been looking for. The team has returned to something that looks like its original lo...

The Orlando Magic are going to be busy this offseason. The Draft has taken a backseat as the Magic focus on adding veterans to their roster and the big move to take the team over the top. The Draft remains vital to the Magic's offseason though. Orlando could use the draft to replace what they might lose in their big trade. The Magic can still find a lot of value and can use what they find in the D...

The Orlando Magic are expected to play most of their offseason moves in trades. But a new rumor involving Minnesota Timberwolves wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker opens the possibility for a new door. The Magic can maneuver their way into the non-taxpayer mid-level exception and the ability to chase a free agent shooter like Alexander-Walker, Ty Jerome or Malik Beasley. Doing so could cost the team Mo...

The Orlando Magic are expected to be active this offseason as they look to improve the team. The question is how big do they need to go and are we thinking too small? With the Eastern Conference in complete flux, this could be the time to strike and think bigger than everyone thinks. That is what a few Cleveland writers are saying as the Cavs try to navigate the second apron. Could the Magic push...

The Orlando Magic will surely be active this offseason to add offense to the lineup and improve the team's chances of advancing in the Playoffs. We have completed the Locked On Mock Draft and it taught me a lot of lessons about what is available this offseason. The Magic will have options and should be able to execute one of the major deals fans are thinking about ahead of the NBA Draft. But all o...