Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts debate the merits of LaMelo Ball versus Trae Young as franchise players. They discuss the potential availability of Ball on the trade market and analyze his impact on the Charlotte Hornets. The panel also creates Oscar-inspired NBA awards, including best lead player and best special effects team. Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, and Cade C...

The Orlando Magic had a forgettable third quarter to the season where the team finally broke under the weight of all of their injuries. The biggest difference was the absence of Jalen Suggs. The team's defense sank without him as they fell down the standings. There are still 20 games remaining. And the Magic still have some big goals to accomplish if they can get themselves right to close the seas...

The Orlando Magic got some final news regarding Jalen Suggs. He will be out indefinitely after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to clear up loose cartilage. The Magic have missed Suggs' energy and the urgency he brings. The Magic were again caught flat-footed and found their intensity too late as they fell to the Toronto Raptors 104-102 in a crushing loss Sunday. 0:00 Intro: Magic'...

The Orlando Magic needed to answer the call after their blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. They needed to play with energy and intention and look more like the team they believe they can be. They did, opening up a 17-point lead in the first half. Then Stephen Curry happened and upended the game and left the Magic asking themselves plenty of questions after their best effort was no...

The Orlando Magic had to sit and stew over their 40-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The only thing they could do was to get back to work and try to correct those miscues in practice. The Magic had an energetic and active practice to try to get on the same page and correct their mistakes. But all the practice in the world does not matter if they cannot translate that into the games. And we h...

The Orlando Magic faced an embarrassing 40-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game came down once again to the team's frustrating shooting woes as the Cavaliers made 19 threes to the Magic's five. That shooting is the difference between these once neck-and-neck teams. The confidence that comes from good shooting is something the Cavs have and the Magic do not. There may not be solutions in...

In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration.   They also examine the Philadelphia 76ers' situation, suggesting Joel Embiid should be shut down for the season...

The Orlando Magic have had a long road through the first three-quarters of the season. It has often felt like they have played three seasons -- their fast start, their setbacks due to injury and their recovery. Orlando is seventh in the Eastern Conference and trying to rally through the final quarter of the season to reclaim the potential they showed to start the season and have struggled to match...

The Orlando Magic were always going to beat the Washington Wizards. They are the worst team in the league after all. But the toughest challenge the Magic faced in a 110-90 victory on Sunday was the Magic facing their weaknesses and what often holds them back. Orlando again had to respond and show they could find a way to win. it is just the Wizards, but the team continues to do it and continues to...

The Orlando Magic's offensive struggles late in games continued only made worse by a timeout mishap on the final play that left the Magic with a poor look and frustration after a 105-104 loss. The loss was not as crushing as what it means. It was yet another game where the team's struggles to execute and finish signaled what the team is missing and keeping them from breaking through. The Magic may...

The Orlando Magic stunned the Atlanta Hawks with a gutsy 19-point comeback and clutch shotmaking down the stretch. The Magic did it by finding their swagger behind Paolo Banchero's 36 points. But more importantly by regaining their defensive identity and hounding the Hawks until they broke in the second and third quarter. Banchero's big game and Wendell Carter's return to the starting lineup were...

The Orlando Magic are chasing their playoff spot as they return from the All-Star Break. With the team currently seventh in the Eastern Conference, the pressure is on for star players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to lead the charge. The road to the Playoffs will be a difficult one starting with Thursday's game in Atlanta against the Atlanta Hawks. While the Magic have a lot of advantages in the...

The Orlando Magic are exiting the All-Star Break and preparing for the final sprint to the Playoffs. The team still has ambitions to make the Playoffs and earn the six-seed in the Eastern Conference. That will take some work. But the team's goals are still in front of them to achieve. Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to look at the big picture for the Magic. What their inactivity...

NBA East Squad: Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham Headline Season Success   In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show, hosts Nick Angstadt , Pat the Designer , Ku Khahil , and Brandon Scott discuss which Eastern Conference teams have made the most progress towards their goals this season. They analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive performance, the Detroit Pistons' surprising turnaround...

The Orlando Magic have seemingly played three seasons so far this year. The optimism of the early season has given way to the frustration of an injury-filled year that has left the Magic in seventh in the Eastern Conference. This is not where the Magic thought they would be at the start of the season. With the All-Star Break wrapping up and 26 games remaining, the Magic are still fighting to climb...

NBA All-Star Weekend took place in San Francisco with little participation from the Orlando Magic. That should change next year. Paolo Banchero has already made his All-Star debut and Franz Wagner should have been an All-Star if not for his injury. It should be clear, the 2025 All-Star Game will be the last without a Magic player for some time. Plus, Magic two-way player Mac McClung was the talk o...

Can the Orlando Magic turn their season around with key players stepping up? As the NBA season enters the All-Star Break, the Orlando Magic find themselves in a pivotal position, battling for playoff contention in the Eastern Conference. Several players who have struggled all year are showing signs of life and signs they will have a strong push to end the season. The Magic will need Anthony Black'...

Can the Orlando Magic's recent triumph over the Charlotte Hornets signal a turning point before the NBA All-Star break? With Paolo Banchero stepping up as a leader and the team overcoming shooting woes, the Magic found a way to run away to defeat the Charlotte Hornets. Paolo Banchero played a pivotal role in getting the team back together and focused on the task at hand. Orlando dominated the seco...

Even a week after the trade deadline, Orlando Magic fans are still frustrated by the team's inactivity and reports have only further fed the frustration all the while the team keep losing. Jeff Weltman has his reasons for sticking with this roster including not finding a deal worth pursuing and waiting for this team to get healthy. Whether fans accept that explanation is another matter. But Orland...

NBA Squad East: Trade Deadline Winners, Losers, and Potential Frauds   This episode of the Locked On NBA East Squad Show features hosts Wes Goldberg, Tony East, Gavin Shaw, Philip Rossman-Reich, Doug Branson, and Sean Woodley discussing the Eastern Conference post-trade deadline. They debate Trae Young's All-Star selection, analyze the Miami Heat's roster changes, and evaluate the New York Knicks'...

The Orlando Magic's season continues to sink as the team dropped to ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the charge and look like superstar players. But the Magic could not get anyone else going. The team lost some of its urgency and resolve. The team cannot get itself right. Orlando is not matching last year's record....

Franz Wagner is lighting up the NBA with his stellar performance for the Orlando Magic, averaging an impressive 25 points per game. Could he be the next All-Star sensation? With a spot now open after Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out, Franz Wagner has earned a spot on the team. As the Magic navigate a crucial home stretch, their playoff hopes hang in the balance. With 10 of their next 11 games a...

The Orlando Magic stunned the San Antonio Spurs with a thrilling victory capped with Paolo Banchero's game-winning shot with 25 seconds left. Despite struggling through three quarters and making several mistakes down the stretch, Banchero still came through for the team in the end. It was the kind of resolve the Magic have struggled to show in the last three weeks. Is this the end of their mid-sea...

The Orlando Magic's decision to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline could be a missed opportunity. The Magic left several clear needs unaddressed that have held the team back this year and for much of the past decade. Orlando's flaws were on display in clear vision in their 112-90 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday to end their road trip. The Magic are sticking with their roster and betting th...

The Orlando Magic finally got some relief from their offensive woes breaking through for a 130-111 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Magic' two stars -- Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner -- showcased their potential and took charge to set the tone for the team as their confidence flowed to everyone else on the roster. It was a necessary victory that showed what this Magic team can still do. But it...