Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic face mounting pressure as they struggle to start the season. Jamahl Mosley's future is under fire among fans as the team fails to meet expectations. This season was always going to focus on Jamahl Mosley and his ability to help the offense grow. The team's emphasis on pace has had some positives for the team, but also some major drawbacks, as the team has struggled to re-establis...

The Orlando Magic fell to the Atlanta Hawks 127-112 as they again struggled to step to the plate on national TV. Their familiar issues of turnovers, fouling and inconsistent defense plagued them as they collapsed again. The Magic missed shots, and that seemed to be the catalyst for the team's frustrations and collapse once again. It is part of a pattern against quality competition that is holding...

The Orlando Magic are trying to right the ship after a 3-4 start. But the underlying numbers tell a story of a team that is going to come together and succeed. The Magic's starting lineup is one of the best lineups in the league at the beginning of the season. That is a sign the Magic should be fine in the long run. This is the backbone for the team. There are still plenty of questions the Magic h...

Almost the entire NBA world has been overreacting to the Orlando Magic's early-season struggles. The team appears to be coming out of the early-season slump, and several key players are putting to rest some early criticisms they had faced. Paolo Banchero is often criticized for his efficiency and shot selection. But in the last four games, he has been a terror with his career-best true shooting pe...

The Orlando Magic demolished the Washington Wizards 125-94 as both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lived in the paint and dominated the interior. The Magic have begun to put their vision together, playing better in transition and working inside out to get better shots and shots at the rim. More importantly, their defense is helping generate a lot of their offense as they dominated two inferior opp...

The Orlando Magic snapped their four-game skid with a dominant 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. At long last, they returned to their disruptive defensive identity to slow down the Hornets and control the game's tempo. That enabled the Magic to set up their offense and get everyone involved as the offense overpowered the Hornets. Paolo Banchero was key to all of this as the hub of activi...

The Orlando Magic have a lot of questions to ask themselves again as their defense collapsed in a crushing and embarrassing 135-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Once again, the Magic struggled to keep up their defensive intensity, parading the Pistons to the line all while their offense floundered in the second half after a strong showing in the first half. It is time for some serious soul-searchi...

The Orlando Magic have stumbled to a 1-3 start as they have struggled to execute their fast-paced offense. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner offered differing views on how to get the team to fix it. Wagner said he still has faith the team can come together and the pace will be good for them in the end. Banchero urged the team to find more structure and not simply run to run. The reality is that runn...

The Orlando Magic's defensive woes finally broke as the Philadelphia 76ers torched the Magic in a 136-124 victory. Orlando's identity is built on its defense. And without being able to rely on it, the team is struggling to find its way early in the season. All of the big problems the Magic have are completely in their control -- whether it is the defense, the turnovers or the missed free throws. T...

The Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane to help solve their offensive issues. But the last six quarters shows there are still some bad offensive habits to break. If Orlando wants to make the most of their new player in Desmond Bane, they need to break these habits and start moving the ball more. It comes with experience and trust. And the Magic are lacking both right now, holding them back. Orland...

The Orlando Magic's shooting woes returned once again in a 110-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. It is once again the defining issue as they made only three of 24 attempts in the game, following a poor second half in Friday's game. If the Magic are going to run and play at the pace, if they are going to compete in the East, they need to make shots. Without shooting, there is no chance this thing will...

The Orlando Magic stumbled against the Atlanta Hawks with a 111-107 loss thanks to points left on the board at the foul line and with turnovers. But it is also still clear the Magic are learning how to play together and finding their groove on offense. The team got stagnant in the second half after a stellar offensive first half. Their new style on that end is still a work in progress. It is espec...

A day after the Orlando Magic's opening night win over the Miami Heat, what do we know about this team? The first game brought a lot of noise and trends that may not continue. But the team's focus on pace has indeed stuck. Orlando played its highest possession game in six years. The team was also much more effective scoring in transition and off of turnovers. It is all good signs for the team's of...

The Orlando Magic were on the ropes in their season opener against the Miami Heat. But in every critical moment, the team passed the test and found a way to make the play to win the game. The Magic were not themselves as they struggled on defense in a 125-121 victory to open their season. But they did enough to get the win. A big thanks goes to the return of Jalen Suggs. He delivered several big p...

The Orlando Magic open their 2025-26 season against the Miami Heat as they eye a deep playoff run this season. It all starts with that first game and first step on the long journey this season. Can the Magic establish their dominance in the Eastern Conference from the jump? What impact will Desmond Bane have on the Magic's offense? Are Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner ready to star and lead the Mag...

The Orlando Magic's offense surged throughout the preseason, providing some hint that they could end their long offensive drought. Is this the year they break through? Was that preseason surge real? The Magic showed a lot during the preseason, but there is still a lot that is uncertain as the team begins its season. What was real from the Magic's perfect preseason? What should still be concerning?...

The Orlando Magic's 2026 season has arrived! It comes with big ambitions and goals for the upcoming season. Will the Magic secure homecourt advantage and advance deeper into the Playoffs? What other bold moves will the Magic make and what else can they accomplish as they try to force their title window open? On today's episode, I make my bold predictions for the upcoming season and try to predict...

The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Join Nick Angstadt, Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), David Ramil (Locked On Heat), and a cameo from Matt Moore...

The Orlando Magic raced past the New Orleans Pelicans to finish their preseason undefeated. In doing so, they showed all of their potential, including their stunning new-look offense. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero dominated and looked ready to start the season as the Magic's passing attack has changed their ceiling. But there are still some concerns as the team's defense has not rounded into its...

The Orlando Magic are aiming to be championship contenders sooner than later. Is later this year? Kevin Pelton of ESPN detailed a wild simulation of the season that saw the Magic lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season. How far-fetched is that scenario? Not as crazy as it might seem. The Magic's championship window is opening, if not open already, and it is on them to prove that they are walking...

Jalen Suggs took a giant leap toward his return as he participated in contact 3-on-3 drills at practice Tuesday. Could he make his mark and return for opening night next week? This is certainly good news after it seemed like Suggs was still struggling to take this important step and be ready for the season. It is a good sign as the Magic prepare for their final week before the season starts. The M...

There is not much intrigue in training camp over roles and rotation. The Orlando Magic know who their nine- or 10-man rotation should be this season when they are healthy. The preseason has been more about establishing and clarifying those existing roles ahead of the season. There is still something to prove, however. Jett Howard has made the most of his minutes, getting some extended time with th...

The Orlando Magic have struggled on offense for much of the last decade. The path to their improvement has always leaned on their improving on that end. So they have added key players but also changed their offensive mindset, focusing on pace and running more to improve their offensive fortunes. Their three preseason games have shown this mindset take root. They are improving on offense and have s...

The Orlando Magic blew past the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half for a 30-point win in their second preseason game. But there is tons to work on as the Magic prepare for the regular season. The Magic's new fast-paced offense continues to show loads of promise. It has come together to give the Magic a clear boost. But the team is still getting it all together and making mistakes that will hurt...

The Orlando Magic are nearing the end of training camp as their preseason schedule resumes. The team is previewing who has stood out and who could be due for a larger role. It is no surprise that Tristan da Silva has been one of the standouts from training camp the past two weeks. He had a strong run at EuroBasket and has carried that momentum into camp. He was one of the standouts of the preseaso...