Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

IDENTITY: Orlando Magic make PROGRESS on their path, but still fall one short ANSWER short

The Orlando Magic looked more like the team they will need to be to be successful this season. They put more of their pieces together. But they still came up short in ove

WARNING: Orlando Magic SABOTAGE their own chances with turnovers again

The Orlando Magic needed a game to get their feet under them and break some bad habits that have led to their slow start. The Phoenix Suns' poor defense did not give the

OPPORTUNITY: Orlando Magic bet on Jase Richardson starting—Will the young guard SHINE or STUMBLE?

The Orlando Magic have placed Jase Richardson in the starting lineup, giving the young guard his first opportunity at meaningful minutes. He has at times looked overwhel

OVERBURDENED: Orlando Magic need MORE from Franz Wagner and need MORE help

The Orlando Magic have put a lot on Franz Wagner in the wake of Paolo Banchero's injury. He is carrying a superstar's burden with a high usage rate and a league-leading n

TOO MANY: Orlando Magic’s high-volume threes HURTING chances to win | Magic need ANOTHER WAY

The Orlando Magic have increased their 3-point volume, but have they gone too far? The Magic again shot worse than 30 percent from three and nearly took half of their fi

POSSESSION WOES: Orlando Magic Struggle as Turnovers and Rebounds DERAIL chances to win

The Orlando Magic are still trying to put their pieces together and come out with a win and some consistent play. Turnovers and rebounds have been a major story holding

GUT CHECK: Orlando Magic, Franz Wagner RESPOND and DEFEAT Toronto Raptors in NBA Cup Showdown

The Orlando Magic had to answer the call after a blowout defeat against the Toronto Raptors. After giving up their lead in the fourth quarter, they answered with a final

YELLOW ALERT: Orlando Magic fans WORRY over team's frustrating start

The Orlando Magic have stumbled out of the gates to a 1-3 start. While there are positive signs, there are a lot of warning lights going off. The offense has had two ane

EXPOSED: Orlando Magic’s Ball Handling WOES | Franz Wagner STRUGGLES against Raptors' pressure

The Toronto Raptors smothered the Orlando Magic in a 129-99 rout, exposing the Magic's long-standing offensive issues. The Magic still alck enough players who can attack

IDENTITY: Orlando Magic LEARNING, FOLLOWING Sean Sweeney Blueprint | Early season trends

The Orlando Magic are still learning the ins and outs of their new coach's offensive and defensive system. As expected, there have been a few hiccups and learning moments

RELIEF: Orlando Magic Injury Update—Jalen Suggs Avoids Disaster, Team Faces Season-Defining TEST

The Orlando Magic breathed a collective sigh of relief as Jalen Suggs avoided a devastating injury. He was diagnosed with a mild right knee bone bruise and will be re-eva

BREAKTHROUGH: Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner DELIVERS in Madison Square Garden | Magic FIND identity

The Orlando Magic silenced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden with a fourth-quarter surge to earn their first win. With Paolo Banchero missing his first game w

WARNING SIGNS: Orlando Magic struggle to PIECE team together, fall to 0-2 in opening homestand

The Orlando Magic stumbled to an 0-2 start as the familiar shooting woes came to roost and deepened the team's defensive lapses. The Magic are struggling to put all the p

PRESSURE: Orlando Magic seeking IDENTITY after opening night loss

The Orlando Magic did a lot of good things in their season-opening loss to the Atlanta Hawks. But they still came out with a loss. And the reasons they came out with that

QUESTIONS: Orlando Magic DEFENSE falters in season opener | What is SUSTAINABLE and CORRECTIBLE?

The Orlando Magic faltered in their season opener to the Atlanta Hawks. Their defense struggled to get key stops down the stretch, allowing the Hawks to silence the Kia C

PROCESS: Orlando Magic set to PROVE identity in season opener

The Orlando Magic start their season with a high-stakes showdown against a division rival, the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are the team the Magic have to climb over to retak

UNCERTAINTY: Anthony Black doesn't get his extension, Orlando Magic figuring out their future

The Orlando Magic know this season is a crossroads season as they bump up against the aprons and have to determine how to move forward and improve. Those considerations

Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List

Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its official 30-team N

BOLD PREDICTIONS: Why the Orlando Magic are POISED for success this season

The Orlando Magic are not expected to be contenders this year, often falling in the middle of the NBA in the early-season power rankings. But they have the talent and abi

PRESEASON FINALE: Orlando Magic SHOW potential and pitfalls in WIN over Miami Heat

The Orlando Magic concluded their preseason with a 136-115 victory over the Miami Heat. It showcased their renewed offense as they continued building the habits and found