Comedian Matt Fulchiron kicks around ideas and cracks wise with Craig Coleman, Eric Wendell, and Bryan Erwin.
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Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic
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Locked On Magic podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Orlando Magic and the NBA. Philip Rossman-Reich of the Orlando Magic Daily provides your daily Magic fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Magic franchise. Locked On Magic takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Magic locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Ma ...
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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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Jonathan Isaac is the difference on defense
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The Orlando Magic expect to have one of the best defenses in the NBA once again. And the player who could take them from No. 3 to No. 1 could be an unleashed Jonathan Isaac. Isaac embodies everything the Magic are looking for defensively and he should be free from injury restrictions for the first time in four years. For your next listen, check out…
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Paolo Banchero's breakthrough and the next level he still has yet to reach
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Paolo Banchero faced his share of criticism this offseason despite a breakthrough season in 2024 that saw him not only make the All-Star team but also shine in the Playoffs. Banchero has to improve his efficiency as the critics acknowledge. But he clearly has a next level he can reach and a breakthrough is possible in 2025. For your next listen, ch…
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The questions the Orlando Magic face in training camp
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The Orlando Magic have a lot of reasons to be excited for the upcoming season. A week before training camp, the questions this team faces and needs to answer in the month before the season begins are coming into focus. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local pe…
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The guys meet up with no particular agenda to discuss Matt’s last day of psuedo-bachelorhood, a film the 3 guys made in 2004 called "Super Precinct," Matt's Half Hour Special, Slipknot, GWAR, siterepping at The Herald Examiner, a huge fight Bryan saw on set, reality TV, Puritan governments, cockroaches, Wendell's neighbors, James Earl Jones, and Da…
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A Mock Expansion Draft for the Orlando Magic | The pull of nostalgia in the Maigc's rebrand
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The Orlando Magic have to plan for the future that includes a potential expansion draft soon. It is at least a good exercise to see how the Magic should evaluate and value their roster. An expansion draft is not imminent, but the Magic can still take a look at their roster and how they should piece it together. Also, the Magic's City Edition and NB…
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Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 4 months later: What we learned, what comes next?
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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
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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
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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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The fellas meet to discuss Matt's show in San Luis Obispo. The talk evolves into discussing Matt's recent worst experience in a doctor's office. Wendell reviews The Union.By Matt Fulchiron
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What the Orlando Magic did and didn't do this offseason | The opportunity of 2025
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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
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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
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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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Ep. 19 Mourning Radio w/ Darren Carter
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Darren Carter stops by to talk morning radio, music, and television. Brennan Tasseff joins in for a segment of "Was I a Dick?" Wendell reviews The Instigators.By Matt Fulchiron
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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks: Who's got next in the Eastern Conference?
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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
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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
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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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Ep. 18 Matt's New Dentist w/ Claude Stuart
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Claude Stuart stops by to talk about the ridiculousness of misogyny, Matt's Catholic Wedding, and Matt's new dentist.By Matt Fulchiron
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Fact or Fiction: Debunking myths about the Orlando Magic
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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
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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
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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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Ep. 17 Surf Report w/ Lachlan Patterson & Murray Valeriano
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Murray Valeriano and Lachlan Patterson stop by to talk about soft cancelling, surfing, skateboarding, Big Wednesday, Thriller, locals' territory, fighting, pant flies, Tony Hawk, writing, trying new jokes, notebooks, Tom Wilson, the context of names, facial hair, comedy beards, routine, old recordings, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, multiverses, raising k…
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What the Orlando Magic need to jump into the top of the Eastern Conference
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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
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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
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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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Ep. 16 Oversized Wineglass Humor w/ Brian McDaniel
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Brian McDaniel stops by to talk about the best route into Dodger Stadium, Film School in the 90's, working at TMZ, growing up in Maryland, Go Go Music, USC, shooting on film, editing on film, and the burden of endless video. Matt talks about how his wife is scared of the devil. Craig talks about growing up with a friend who was very religious. The …
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Paolo Banchero says the Orlando Magic can be a top seed in the East, and he's right
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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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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
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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?
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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
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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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Jeff Cesario stops by to talk about traffic in LA, video dupliation, film school, working at a movie theater in LA, Winona Ryder, Jon Favreau, working in radio, breaking into show business, acting, Kiss of a Stranger, Dennis Miller Live, The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, The 80's Comedy Boom, air guitar competition, Ryan Flynn, The David Letterman S…
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Franz Wagner and the Ghost of Game 7: What do the Magic need Franz Wager to be?
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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
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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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Matt and Craig join forces to discuss Matt's recent trip to The San Francisco Punchline, the double standard of heterosexual relationships, live shows, keeping your cool in public arguments, the beauty of solitude, marriage, freedom, Easy Money, Rodney Dangerfield, Sam Kinison, Back to School, The Darkside of Comedy, weed, coke, scoring illegal dru…
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The 3 players who can take the Orlando Magic from Playoff team to contender
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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Ep. 13 Gambling & Yacht Rock w/ Forrest Shaw
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Forrest Shaw stops by to talk about addiction, gambling, and Yacht Rock. Eric Wendell reviews Die Hart 2: Die Harter.
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The salary cap comes for everyone: Orlando Magic's window to spend is done
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Bryan Erwin stops by to talk about Matt's trip to Northern California. The fellas discuss gift giving, honesty vs. artistic license in podcasting, parallel parking, and public confrontations. Wendell reviews Beverly Hills Cop 4.By Matt Fulchiron
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Orlando Magic have a successful Summer League
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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
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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
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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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