Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

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…

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.

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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. Th…

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 B…

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 …

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 NB…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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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. U…

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 a…

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 …

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, Wagn…

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 pressu…

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 W…

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, W…

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 hi…

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 s…