Best Orlando Magic Podcasts (2024)

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Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 4 months later: What we learned, what comes next? 41:01

2h ago41:01

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It has been four months since the Orlando Magic's season ended in Cleveland in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But both teams exited that series eager and excited for the future. What did they learn from their meeting in May and what is in store for the Magic and the Cavs in the future? Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs joins the show to r…

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Tyrese Haliburton calls out the Orlando Magic | The landscape in the Eastern Conference 32:19

2h ago32:19

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Tyrese Haliburton went to WWE NXT and gave a promo calling out the Orlando Magic. Feuds have been started for less and the battle for the future of the East between the Magic and the Pacers will be a heated one. Just as the battle in the entire conference will be tight this season. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where th…

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Anticipation rising for the Orlando Magic's 2025 season | How this year becomes what's next 37:04

17m ago37:04

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Orlando Magic fans are excited for the upcoming season. And rightfully so after last year's breakthrough. There are a lot of things to look forward to and anticipate. But a lot of questions the Magic have to answer too -- about their short-term fortunes and long-term future. And this season will be the first of many steps to get the team closer to …

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All eyes on Wendell Carter 33:26

2d ago33:26

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Wendell Carter is coming off a season where he did not individually share with the success of his team. Carter had his worst season in a Magic uniform as injuries and a changing roster caught up to him. With a lot about the Magic's future certain, Carter is something that is uncertain. And that leaves him with a lot to prove in the 2025 season. For…

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What the Orlando Magic did and didn't do this offseason | The opportunity of 2025 34:03

3h ago34:03

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The Orlando Magic are one of the most intriguing teams of the 2025 season. They had a lot of opportunities to make a major splash this offseason, but stuck to continuity and stocking their reserves to prepare for the next phase. That is what the 2025 season may end up being about as they explore the limits of their stars and allow them to grow. For…

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It's time for the Orlando Magic to retire No. 25 | What this season means for Magic history 32:46

9d ago32:46

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The Orlando Magic started retiring jerseys last year with Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32. The team will surely be catching up to its history with more jerseys going up. That should include Nick Anderson's No. 25. No player represents the franchise on and off the court more than its original player. Now that the Magic have entered a new era of winning. W…

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How the Orlando Magic can fix their offense | KCP's shooting | Anthony Black's playmaking 38:16

2d ago38:16

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The Orlando Magic know they have to improve their offense to take the next step. What will it take? Well, making threes will help. No doubt about that. And Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should provide a boost to the team's shooting in some significant ways. But they will also need a playmaker. In should step Anthony Black. For your next listen, check ou…

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks: Who's got next in the Eastern Conference? 47:08

9d ago47:08

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The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks battled their way into the Eastern Conference conversation last year. Both teams are eager to challenge for the top spot in 2025. What happens when the two teams meet? I chat with Locked On Knicks' Gavin Schall to see where the Magic and Knicks improved this offseason and what their ambitions are as they eye ea…

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Battle for Southeast Supremacy: What the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat have to prove this year 43:50

14d ago43:50

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The Orlando Magic seem ready to take the mantle of the best team in the Southeast Division for the foreseeable future. They still have one hurdle to overcome in that regard -- the hated Miami Heat. Are the Magic ready to take the mantle from the Heat for good this season? Or does Miami have one more run left in them? I chat with Locked on Heat's Da…

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The rebuild honeymoon is over | What could trip up the Orlando Magic in 2025 31:36

10d ago31:36

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The Orlando Magic are moving to a new phase of their development. One where they are only judged on their results. The honeymoon period is over. Vibes and the experience of winning are not enough. The team is facing some new pressures. Pressures that they have to measure up to for the first time. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA po…

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Fact or Fiction: Debunking myths about the Orlando Magic 31:31

12d ago31:31

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As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2025 season, there are already some well-worn narratives and beliefs about the team. But the numbers show that those stories may not be exactly true. From Paolo Banchero's efficiency to the team's 3-point shooting, the stories are not telling the whole truth about the Magic. For your next listen, check out the L…

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How Franz Wagner becomes an All-Star in 2025 31:39

16d ago31:39

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The Orlando Magic are leaning heavily on Franz Wagner to take another step up to help them climb the Eastern Conference standings. So how does he take that step up? What does he need to do to become an All-Star? Beyond helping his team win more next year, Wagner has to improve his stats all over the place to make the kind of impact that elevates hi…

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Perception is Reality: How the Orlando Magic get their fair turn in the spotlight 32:41

18d ago32:41

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The Orlando Magic were far out of the spotlight last year even as they climbed the standings. This season they get a little bit of the spotlight with five national TV games and some recognition on NBA 2K25. But the team still has to fight for its place in the national conversation. It will take winning but it takes something more. Perception is rea…

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What the Orlando Magic need to jump into the top of the Eastern Conference 33:56

19d ago33:56

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The Orlando Magic have set big ambitions for their upcoming season. They believe they can compete for a top spot in the East. So what do they actually need to get there? A lot of things. But it will start with Jalen Suggs matching his season last year and growing as a playmaker and creator. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast,…

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Locked OFF Magic: Orlando City teaches the Magic the pressure of consistency 46:38

26d ago46:38

46:38

The Orlando Magic will be spending their season trying to learn consistency and what it takes to defend and advance their Playoff ambitions. That is something their neighbors at Inter&Co Stadium are putting to practice a few blocks away from the Kia Center. Orlando City got off to a slow start and faced the pressure of failing to meet playoff and c…

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A deeper dive into the Orlando Magic's 2024-25 Schedule 32:44

27d ago32:44

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Nobody likes their schedule. And there are a lot of things not to like about the Orlando Magic's schedule -- including an especially brutal December and January. But the Magic have a lot of baked-in advantages into their schedule that should put them in a position to succeed and accomplish their goals this season. For your next listen, check out th…

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Paolo Banchero says the Orlando Magic can be a top seed in the East, and he's right 34:59

28d ago34:59

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Paolo Banchero went on First Take and told the sports world he believes the Orlando Magic can be a top seed in the East this year. Of course, he is full of confidence. But he is right. The Magic are not far from contention in the East. They just need some things to go right in their development quickly to get there. For your next listen, check out …

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Orlando Magic Schedule Release Mailbag 58:39

1M ago58:39

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The Orlando Magic's 2025 schedule is here. Let's untangle the web that is this 82-game (80 for now) journey and what lies in store for this team. Plus I answer your questions for the 2025 season! For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE (…

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Locked Off Magic: UCF Knights stepping up to year two in the Big 12 45:35

1M ago45:35

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The Orlando Magic are hoping to step up into the contender status in the Eastern Conference this year. But playing at a higher level is never easy. They do not have to look too far to discover why. UCF's inaugural year in the Big 12 was one of a lot of learning for the young football program. The program is internalizing those lessons ahead of this…

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NBA Cup gives Orlando Magic a stage to prove themselves | Paolo heading to Los Angeles in 2028? 28:57

1M ago28:57

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The Orlando Magic got the first four games of their schedule on the calendar as the NBA Cup games were announced. Their group play games will deliver what was promised -- a stage to prove the Magic are ready to compete at a higher level. A national TV game with the New York Knicks with stakes looms. With the Olympics over, we are looking forward to…

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Disappointment is part of the process | Final takeaways from Paris 32:19

1M ago32:19

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Germany is going home from the 2024 Olympics disappointed and without medal. For a young player like Franz Wagner, he is feeling that frustration of defeat. Like it was in Cleveland and like it will inevitably be in the future, defeat and disappointment are part of the process. As he showed in Paris, he knows he will learn from these "failures" and…

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Franz Wagner and the Ghost of Game 7: What do the Magic need Franz Wager to be? 37:34

1M ago37:34

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It was hard not to draw comparisons to the disappearing act Franz Wagner had in Germany's semifinal loss to France on Thursday to his Game 7 frustrations in Cleveland in May. Rightly or wrongly, Wagner is having to prove himself on the biggest stages and that he can step up in elimination games. Wagner is still figuring out how to make his own kind…

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What Franz Wagner is gaining from the Olympics | Germany shows its championship mettle 32:31

1M ago32:31

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One question I get a lot is why is Franz Wagner spending his summer playing for Germany rather than working on his game. Beyond the national pride answer, Wagner is gaining a lot by playing in pressure-packed games and meaningful basketball. Things he is learning and taking back to the Orlando Magic. And things he is proving he learned from last se…

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AdventHealth High Performance Podcast - Isaac Mourier 30:37

1M ago30:37

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Magic Head of Performance Nutrition Isaac Mourier joins Jake Chapman to discuss his professional journey from England to the Orlando Magic and everywhere in between, what it takes to make it to the elite level of the nutrition field, his playing career and how that catapulted his career and much more.…

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The 3 players who can take the Orlando Magic from Playoff team to contender 31:03

1M ago31:03

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The Orlando Magic are trying to break through and improve off their playoff season last year. They want to join the ranks of Eastern Conference contenders. Aside from stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, how do they do it? They will need three players on their roster to take a major step up. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podca…

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Franz Wagner makes a statement for Germany, makes a statement to the world 29:43

1M ago29:43

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The last image of Franz Wagner we had from the season was his disappointing Game 7 showing. He promised he would grow from it and be better heading into the next season. With a max contract in tow, Wagner is playing under a different kind of pressure. And he made a different kind of statement in a big showing on the big Olympic stage against France…

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The award the Orlando Magic need to win in 2025 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Early odds for the NBA's 2025 awards are on the board now. Where do the Orlando Magic stand and which award do they need to win? A lot of it starts with Paolo Banchero getting better and elevating his team. Any award the Magic will be a sign of the team's progress and entry into the larger NBA narrative. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay …

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Franz Wagner's shooting concerns persist | Paolo Banchero for Team USA in 2028? 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Franz Wagner and Germany clinched their spot in the quarterfinals at the Olympics. Wagner has looked improved in every way... except the way the Orlando Magic need him to improve. Wagner's shooting struggles from the 2024 season are continuing in the Olympics and it is a concern for the team moving forward. Plus, with the Olympics continuing, we ar…

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What is Jalen Suggs worth? The Orlando Magic's heart and soul may have to wait for his deal 35:01

2M ago35:01

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The Orlando Magic have one more piece of business to handle this offseason. Jalen Suggs is due an extension. And while there is little chance he is not playing for the Magic after the 2025 season, the Magic have to ask serious questions about his best role and what that is ultimately worth. Plus, at the center of the Suggs question is whether he ca…

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The salary cap comes for everyone: Orlando Magic's window to spend is done 34:40

2M ago34:40

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The Orlando Magic had $50 million in cap room to spend this offseason. They spent it all. And now the team is above the cap for the foreseeable future. As Jeff Weltman warned, the cap comes for everyone. And the Magic spent their summer preparing for a near future when they would not have the same freedom to spend. It might explain why they also op…

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Why you should still believe in Wendell Carter | Point guard questions remain for Orlando Magic 33:02

2M ago33:02

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The Orlando Magic seemingly have four of their five starting spots set for the foreseeable future. That leaves a lot of questions for Wendell Carter after he struggled throughout the 2024 season. But there are still a lot of reasons to believe in Carter and that he can fill the focused-on center spot. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Mot…

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Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero catching shade, but really it's a question of how good they can be 32:37

2M ago32:37

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Two key Orlando Magic players caught some shade from national outlets. Really the criticisms are not about those players, but about what they need to do to meet their expectations. Paolo Banchero is not the favorite of a lot of the analytics world because of his inefficiency. But the criticisms are really an acknowledgment that he already is being …

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That's a wrap from Summer League! What the Orlando Magic showed that can translate to the season 29:16

2M ago29:16

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Summer League is officially in the rearview as the Orlando Magic pack up until training camp begins in October. The Magic's three roster players who made the trip to Las Vegas showed a lot that could help the Magic this season. There is a lot that may yet translate from Vegas to the regular season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors…

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Franz Wagner and Team Germany won't back down | Franz has to answer his questions 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Team Germany and Franz and Moe Wagner did not back down in their loss to Team USA as they showed they are ready to defend their World Championship at the Paris Olympics. We, of course, know that Franz and Moe Wagner are not going to shrink from the moment. But after an up-and-down season before signing his max rookie extension, Franz Wagner has a l…

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Orlando Magic have a successful Summer League 33:54

2M ago33:54

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The Orlando Magic's run in Las Vegas has come to an end. The team may have gone only 2-3, but they saw what they needed to from three key young players. It was a successful run in Vegas for that reason. Anthony Black, Jett Howard and Tristan Da Silva all showed something that should carry over to training camp and put them in a position to gain pla…

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Orlando Magic outgrew Markelle Fultz | Summer Magic and 3-point shooting 33:04

2M ago33:04

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The Orlando Magic are reportedly set to add Cory Joseph to their final roster spot. That likely means Markelle Fultz is not returning next season. Fultz was a strong redemption story while the Orlando Magic were rebuilding and growing. But as important as he was spiritually for the team, he did not fill the needs the Magic require now that they are…

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Orlando Magic culture carries over to Summer League | Magic co-founder Pat Williams passes away 32:13

2M ago32:13

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In Summer League it is hard to know what is real and what we can discard as we begin to look ahead to training camp and the regular season. But one thing stands out about the summer Magic. Like their regular season counterparts, they stay together and they fight hard. And that is something to note and celebrate. Wednesday turned into a sad day for …

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What's left to learn in Summer League? | Jay Huff and Jarrett Culver making their mark 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Summer League has not just been about the Orlando Magic's roster players and their performance. Several players have made their mark for the Magic to make this Summer League feel successful. Their ability to make life easier for the Magic's key players is a sign that Jay Huff and Jarrett Culver could make the roster in the fall. Support Us By Suppo…

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Orlando Magic aren't sneaking up on anyone in 2025 36:11

2M ago36:11

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The Orlando Magic have been one of the "it" teams of the offseason after they grabbed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Certainly, the team is expected to do a whole lot more this season. After that breakthrough to the Playoffs, it seems like nothing short of a second-round trip will be the measure for success. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay M…

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Tristan Da Silva is as advertised: A Winning Player | AB learning to control the pace 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Everyone told Orlando Magic fans Tristan Da Silva was someone who ended up in the right place at the right time over and over again. He was a player who made winning plays. The Magic are learning what that means pretty quickly as Da Silva shines in his first two Summer League games, including a standout showing Sunday. Anthony Black had a strong ef…

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Patience for Jett Howard pays off | Orlando Magic enter the NBA Cup's East Group of Death 36:40

2M ago36:40

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A lot of Orlando Magic fans did not know what to think of Jett Howard. Nobody really knew what the Magic had in their second-year sharpshooter after his gap year in the G-League. Everyone had their eyes on him during Summer League just out of curiosity. He delivered in a big way in his first Summer League game. The patience and development appear t…

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Who to watch at Summer League and the eyes on Anthony Black 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Summer League begins Friday afternoon as the Orlando Magic get their first look at rookie Tristan Da Silva and get the progress check on sophomores Anthony Black and Jett Howard. They all have something to prove in these exhibition games. No one is under the spotlight perhaps more than Anthony Black, who is trying to show enough growth to take the …

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Are the Orlando Magic the best bet to beat the Boston Celtics? 32:10

2M ago32:10

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The Orlando Magic are widely considered winners this offseason as they continue to build and develop their young core. The question is: Did that help them advance in the playoff pecking order? Did that give them a better chance at beating the Boston Celtics? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. …

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AdventHealth High Performance Podcast - Todor Pandov 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Magic Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Todor Pandov joins Jake for a chat about his professional journey from player to performance staff and how he found his way to Orlando, how the performance industry has changed in his 20 years in the field, working at the AdventHealth Training Center and the myriad advantages it brings and how to succeed i…

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It's Summer League! What the Orlando Magic need to see from Da Silva, Black and Howard 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Summer League is here! As the Orlando Magic get set to head to Las Vegas, they have three roster players looking to get the foundations of Magic basketball down in this crash course to the team. While Tristan Da Silva gets his feet wet, both Anthony Black and Jett Howard have a lot to prove as they look to grow and expand their games and roles in t…

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KCP brings championship glue to Orlando Magic | Magic bet on themselves again 34:33

2M ago34:33

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The Orlando Magic welcomed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Orlando on Saturday. They see a player who will undoubtedly help them on the court. But more importantly, they see someone who can give them the championship know-how to elevate the team. The team needs to find a way to elevate themselves. With the team sticking with much of the same roster, th…

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Franz Wagner gets the max! | Orlando Magic invest in themselves 31:09

2M ago31:09

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The Orlando Magic are giving Franz Wagner a max contract, the richest contract in team history. It was not an inevitable decision for a good young player. But the Magic are signaling they believe wholly in what they are doing and betting on themselves and their young players with everything they do. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp…

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How the Orlando Magic fared this offseason | The holes the team still has to worry about 33:45

2M ago33:45

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The Orlando Magic appear set this offseason after agreeing to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and reportedly retaining many of their own free agents. What do you make of this offseason and how much better did the Magic get? Can they bet on continuity again? And what holes are there still to fill? The Magic did some good work this offseason and bet on…

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Meet Tristan Da Silva | Jonathan Isaac's contract is a bargain 45:24

2M ago45:24

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The Orlando Magic continued their work to secure their roster. They did it in a unique way with a renegotiate and extend deal with Jonathan Isaac that should be a downright bargain very soon for them. I chat today too with Locked on Buffs' Kevin Borba to learn more about Tristan Da Silva and why he made such a big impact for Colorado and what he br…

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What Kentavious Caldwell-Pope brings to the Orlando Magic | Running it back again! 38:33

3M ago38:33

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The Orlando Magic reportedly agreed to a new contract with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. What does the veteran wing bring to Orlando? It is a little bit more than just a better version of what they had. But KCP will undoubtedly fit right in. The Magic were also busy Monday, reportedly bringing back Goga Bitadze and Gary Harris. Yep, it feels like the M…

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