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Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

Locked On Podcast Network, Philip Rossman-Reich

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 Magic

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00:46:19

RELIABLE OR NOT?: Orlando Magic’s Search for IDENTITY...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/18

The Orlando Magic again fell flat with a poor defensive effort as they continue their run of inconsistent play.The Memphis Grizzlies blitzed them early with another hot-shooting start that did not dissipate. The Magic never fully reeled the Grizzlies back in and their stars failed to deliver consistent scoring to stabilize the team as they fell further and further behind.The team is still struggling to find the one thing they can count on. Not even their ability to get to the line or the rim has

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00:38:45

SWAGGER: Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black LANDMARK Dunk...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/16

Anthony Black made the dunk heard 'round the world as he split two defenders to dunk over four Memphis Grizzlies players to break a tie and guide the Orlando Magic to a 118-111 win in Berlin.Black's audacious dunk and confident play overall are reminding the Magic of their formula for success -- their physical defense, their confidence and their boldness to play. The Magic found pieces of it in erasing a 20-point deficit and taking an 11-point lead of their own. And they found it again to pull away

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00:37:18

IMPACT: Desmond Bane’s Arrival TRANSFORMS Orlando...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/15

The Orlando Magic pushed all their chips in for Desmond Bane this offseason. It has not panned out exactly how they hoped it would. Bane has yet to regain his shooting form and the Magic are not maximizing his shooting yet.But the trade has unequivocally been successful for the team. Without Bane, the Magic's season would have easily gone off the rails. And while Orlando has leaned on his playmaking and scoring more than his shooting, Bane has delivered enough to get the Magic to 22-18 and stay in

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00:30:42

GAME-CHANGER: Orlando Magic Urgently NEED Franz...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/14

Franz Wagner’s imminent return has Orlando Magic fans buzzing—will his presence be the spark Orlando needs to regain their edge in the Eastern Conference?The Magic have treaded water at 8-8 since Wagner's injury. Their offense and defense have both taken a nosedive from their early-season successes. Orlando needs Wagner to help stabilize the lineup and get them back on track.Wagner is not the only thing the Magic are missing. The Magic will not be whole until Jalen Suggs returns. No player has had a

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00:31:48

Crossroads: Orlando Magic Face SEASON-Defining Test...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/13

Orlando Magic approach a pivotal midseason crossroads as Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs battle injuries and mounting expectations. Can the team break their alternation of wins and losses to seize a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference? With memories of past January collapses still fresh, the Magic face a defining stretch—including a high-profile matchup in Berlin where homegrown heroes Franz and Moe Wagner return to play in front of hometown fans.The Magic have avoided any

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00:37:38

LEADERSHIP: Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Desmond...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/12

The Orlando Magic's "Killer B's" -- Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black -- stepped up in the fourth quarter and delivered a killer run to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans. They scored 28 of the 30 points in a 30-11 push to end the game, and erase a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit.They showed the effort and leadership that they will need to get through the rest of the season. The only question is why it took three quarters to find that intensity again. The Magic played their style to get

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00:39:00

One-Dimensional: Can Paolo Banchero Lead Orlando...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/10

The Orlando Magic's offense stalled once again against the Philadelphia 76ers as Paolo Banchero struggled in crunch time. Has Orlando’s offensive identity hit a wall?The Magic's fourth-quarter collapses and inconsistent play speak to the team's inability to adjust and find another way to play, the effect of the absences of several key players and a one-dimensional offensive philosophy. But it also speaks to the team's will and struggles to do the same things over and over again.Orlando has

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00:37:22

MAGIC’S VISION: Passing on Trae Young and what the...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/09

The Orlando Magic steered clear of a blockbuster Trae Young despite years of people trying to connect him to the Magic in a potential trade.The Magic were never hunting for a blockbuster trade this season with the team's cap situation. Instead, they are trying to thread a very fine needle -- improving the roster while also shedding $5.6 million in salary to get under the tax. Fulfilling that goal will be difficult. But the Magic should have the flexibility and options to move to get under the tax

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00:44:45

HEROICS: Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero SAVES Team...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/08

The Orlando Magic escaped the Brooklyn Nets in overtime thanks to a banked-in 3-pointer by Paolo Banchero at the final buzzer. It is yet another clutch moment for this Magic team that was preceded by an epic fourth-quarter collapse.Why is the team struggling to close out games? Why do they need so many heroic moments?The Magic have had several instances where they went into cruise control too early and gave away big leads, forcing their star players to come to attention and save the game. Orlando

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00:45:30

DISGUSTED: Orlando Magic Effort COLLAPSES vs Wizards...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/07

The Orlando Magic stumbled in a costly 120-112 loss to the Washington Wizards as they once again failed to put forth an acceptable effort. The Magic have had many of these games that do not meet their standard, only finding it too late after Jamahl Mosley benched his starters down 26 points.Is this something they can solve with the impending returns of Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs? Or are there deeper issues in the team that Molsey cannot solve before the end of the season? How do the Magic find

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00:40:31

Patience: Why the Orlando Magic Can STILL Compete for...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/06

The Orlando Magic are not where they hoped they would be this early in the season, fighting in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference. But the team is still in a good position to climb if they can get their team together.Orlando has historically improved as the season goes on, the team's schedule sets up for success and the team can still get healthy and reach their full potential. The Magic have work to do and none of it is guaranteed. But patience is warranted to let them take those

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00:36:42

WINNING UGLY: Orlando Magic find a way while they...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/05

The Orlando Magic ground out a 135-127 win over the Indiana Pacers despite another poor defensive effort. The important thing for them is to find a way to win. They will take the wins wherever they can get them.The Magic are still struggling to find their defensive identity and their formula to win right now. Until they get that under control, they must take what the game gives them.On Sunday afternoon, it was their offense. They were able to score with ease against the Pacers' defense and one good

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00:40:10

SHRIVELING: Orlando Magic UNRAVEL—Why Paolo Banchero...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/03

The Orlando Magic's defensive identity continues to crack after another dispiriting 121-114 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The team lacked the resilience and effort that have become the trademarks of this team.Despite Paolo Banchero's 31-point outing and another solid game from Anthony Black, the Magic again went silent offensively in the fourth quarter and got outworked on defense and on the glass to give the game away yet again.The only silver lining is the apparent nearness of Franz and Moe Wagner's

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00:36:20

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS: Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero,...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/02

The Orlando Magic had a big 2025 that showed their intent of contending. The 2026 calendar year will be about the team taking a major step toward contention and becoming a true threat in the NBA. The Magic are already on the way.With internal improvement, aggressive management and the right breaks, 2026 will be an important step on the path toward lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.Until then, enjoy the journey and all of its ups and downs as the Magic fight for their first championship.00:00 Becoming

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00:33:47

JOY: Orlando Magic Find Hope as Paolo Banchero SAVES...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2026/01/01

The Orlando Magic finished off 2025 with a bang as Paolo Banchero gave the Magic a 112-110 win over the Indiana Pacers with a shot with six seconds left. The Magic hope this is a launch into 2026 and the restoration of their identity and joy in the game.Banchero followed up Monday's strong performance with another 29-point showing as he played aggressively and with intensity that has often been missing.The Magic's flaws are not fixed, though. They still made a lot of critical errors that have

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00:33:30

SNUBBED: Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero & Franz...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2025/12/31

The Orlando Magic's two star players were near the bottom of the Eastern Conference first returns for the All-Star Game. That is no surprise with how much the two have struggled and the injuries they have faced. It could leave the Magic without an All-Star for a second straight season.The only way for either to get consideration is for them to return to form and for the Magic to climb the standings. Their schedule remains set for them to do so. The winning will come first, and then the individual

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00:44:20

BAD HABITS: Orlando Magic BLOW 21-Point Lead—Why the...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2025/12/30

The Orlando Magic seemed set to celebrate a big win and Paolo Banchero's return to form. Then they went silent on offense in the final 7.5 minutes and fell to the Toronto Raptors 107-106. The same bad habits that have plagued the team in the last few weeks since injuries set in continued to haunt them as they got outworked on the glass and in transition, setting up their collapse down the stretch.Can the Magic regain their momentum to finish this road trip and avoid letting their progress slip

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00:34:18

ALARM? Orlando Magic’s Early SEASON SLIDE returns,...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2025/12/29

The Orlando Magic started their season with a panicky 1-4 start. They resolved many of those issues to set themselves on the right track. But those issues have returned in recent games. Orlando is again on shaky ground in the last six games, as their defense has slipped and their effort has become inconsistent.Orlando again has to find its identity and find itself to right the ship and get back on track. Saturday's win helps with the effort, but there is still much work to do as they wait for

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00:37:41

MAGIC RISING: Anthony Black DOMINATES As Orlando’s...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2025/12/28

The Orlando Magic stunned the Denver Nuggets behind a breakout 38-point performance from Anthony Black. This has not been an isolated incident for the Magic. Black has been the team's most consistent scorer for several weeks and he has had more and more of these big games. Could he emerge as another potential All-Star on the team?With Paolo Banchero struggling to find his footing, the Magic have needed more contributions from Black. But it is not just Black. The team's by-committee approach is

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00:37:58

BUTTS KICKED: Orlando Magic Effort CRUSHED — Jamahl...

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic ·

2025/12/27

The Orlando Magic suffered what they must hope is a wake-up call after the Charlotte Hornets routed them 120-105. Coach Jamahl Mosley did not mince words about the team's lack of intensity, physicality and effort, raising the alarm on fundamentals that have defined the team's identity.With Paolo Banchero struggling to find his All-Star form and the absence of key defenders in Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, are the Magic in danger of slipping further down the standings?The Magic's uncharacteristic

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