Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On Th...
Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily analyzes the Orlando Magic every day on Locked On Magic. Get your daily Magic fix from the highs of chasing the Finals with Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway to the lows of the Dwight-mare and rebuild. Everything Orlando Magic is covered on Locked On Magic every day on the Locked On Podcast Network.
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Locked On Magic 08.02.16: Can Aaron Gordon make...
No, Aaron Gordon is not likely the next Paul George. But like George, many expect Frank Vogel to guid Aaron Gordon to a big third-year leap like he did with George. The question is can Aaron Gordon define himself this year? (6:50) I also chat about the...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 08.01.16: The rebuild is over
The Orlando Magic enter the season with a Playoffs-or-bust mentality. That means the rebuild is over and results matter more than developing young players (7:40). No player may feel that pressure more than Elfrid Payton, I also discuss where he needs t...
26 min
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Locked On Magic 07.29.16: Who starts at center?
The biggest question for the Orlando Magic entering training camp is who starts at center? On today's Locked On Magic, I discuss the Magic's center position and how the Magic should manage their options (7:15). I also discuss Aaron Gordon at U.S. Selec...
27 min
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Locked On Magic 07.28.16: Are the Magic's plans...
The Orlando Magic have a versatile and varied roster that could go in a number of different directions. Today, I discuss whether those plans are set for the Magic and the directions they could go (4:40). I also discuss some video of Aaron Gordon at U.S...
25 min
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Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 56: CARMELO...
The Orlando Magic are a pretty uncertain team to figure out. There are a lot of established players who have to take a step up and a lot of young players who have to prove themselves for the team to make the Playoffs. Using the CARMELO player rankings ...
70 min
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Locked On Magic 07.27.16: Is Serge Ibaka a 4 or...
Questions about what the Orlando Magic are doing and what direction they are headed continue to swirl. Today, I break down whether Serge Ibaka is a power forward or a center (10:30), the rumor the Magic are in no rush to trade Nikola Vucevic (2:15) and...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 07.26.16: The Aaron Gordon ques...
We begin our series looking at some of the big questions about roles on the team with a look at the biggest mystery in the Orlando Magic's development -- whether Aaron Gordon is a 3 or a 4 (6:30). I also discuss U.S. Basketball (2:15) and the Magic's f...
29 min
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Locked On Magic 07.25.16: CARMELO Rankings and ...
We spend this Monday trying to look to the future, breaking down the latest batch of CARMELO Rankings to see what the Magic might do in the 2017 season. I also chat about France leaving Evan Fournier off the roster and a personal note on sports in Orla...
30 min
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Locked On Magic 07.22.16: The Magic's free agen...
Today on Locked On Magic, I discuss the NBA's decision to move the All-Star Game from Charlotte, whether the Magic's free agency pitch was successful and I take your questions in our mini mailbag!
29 min
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Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 55: Offseas...
The Orlando Magic's offseason is more or less over now and there were a lot of changes. On this episode of the Orlando Magic Daily Podcast, Philip Rossman-Reich and Ryan Doyle break down what all the changes mean for the Magic and what is at stake duri...
51 min
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Locked On Magic 07.21.16: The better fit with E...
Today on Locked On Magic, I discuss who was a better fit with Elfrid Payton between Victor Oladipo and Evan Fournier. The numbers may surprise you. I also chat about the Eastern Conference Playoff picture and Orlando City's new coach in the Orlando spo...
35 min
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Locked On Magic 07.20.16: Nikola Vucevic still ...
Today, I discuss how Nikola Vucevic still fits with the Orlando Magic and why he is still important to the team this year. I also discuss Jodie Meeks' injury and the prospects of draft pick Stephen Zimmerman.
26 min
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Locked On Magic 07.19.16: Defense is the key
The Orlando Magic bet their money on defense. Today, I talk about why defense was the correct bet and why the Magic invested so heavily in it at the expense of their offense. I also talk about positional versatility and its advantages and what is next ...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 07.18.16: Nikola Vucevic trade ...
The Orlando Magic fan base is discussing the future of Nikola Vucevic pretty heavily. Today, I discuss some of the trade proposals offered by other blogs and dig into why Vucevic seems to be on the block. I also talk about U.S. National Team Select opp...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 07.15.16: Vuc says he's the sta...
One of the bigger questions for the Orlando Magic after their summer acquisitions is who will start at center. Nikola Vucevic went on radio and said unequivocally it is him. Is that true? I also discuss the acquisition of C.J. Wilcox and more on Tim Du...
26 min
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Locked on Magic 07.14.16: The Summer of Aaron G...
The Orlando Magic are expecting a lot out of Aaron Gordon. Most of his work and his role is still behind the scenes, but he has continued to show maturity and enthusiasm for what the Magic are doing. I also discuss the message from the ESPYs and Devyn ...
27 min
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Locked On Magic 07.13.16: Orlando Magic address...
The big question about the Orlando Magic is: What are they doing? It is clear though they addressed some critical needs in free agency and met some key defensive metrics that signal a Playoff turn. Also I discuss the new hack-a-Shaq rule and answer you...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 07.12.16: Deciphering the Orlan...
With all the changes going on with the Orlando Magic, I ask the question: Who is the Orlando Magic's core now? Today, I try to answer that question as the team prepares for this critical season. I also discuss what the Magic still need and the beginnin...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 07.11.16: The future for Aaron ...
What does the future hold for Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic? No two players may have a more uncertain future with the team than these two and so I discuss what they have to do this year and where the Magic might go. I also discuss Tim Duncan's retire...
29 min
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Locked On Magic 07.08.16: Orlando Magic complet...
The Orlando Magic introduced their new players Thursday and set a clearer vision for what the team will look like in the 2017 season. The new transformation of the team may leave a few players on the outside looking in.
22 min
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Locked On Magic 07.07.16: Which Magic player ha...
Our big questions continue this week as I ask which Orlando Magic player has the biggest opportunity with the new-look Magic. I also break down Orlando City's firing of Adrian Heath and parallels to the Magic and answer your questions in the Mini Mailbag.
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Locked On Magic 07.06.16: Deciphering the team'...
The Orlando Magic made some short-term gains to try to make the Playoffs in free agency. The question remains though what is the long-term direction of the team. And that remains uncertain. I also chat about Victor Oladipo's tenure in Orlando an the Sh...
24 min
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Locked On Magic 07.05.16: Establishing a new id...
The Orlando Magic completed some major signings this weekend to wrap up free agency. What has become clear for the team is what its identity will look like in 2017. I also discuss the Kevin Durant signing and the first three days of Summer League.
27 min
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Locked On Magic - IMMEDIATE REACTION -- Biyombo?
The Orlando Magic continue to make a big splash o. Free agency, signing Bisnack Biyombo to a four-year deal and raising big questions about what direction the Magic are truly heading.
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Locked On Magic 07.01.16: Welcome Serge Ibaka.....
Serge Ibaka was officially introduced to the media Thursday and so I share my first impressions of him. The Magic also reportedly agreed to a deal with D.J. Augustin as their free agency plans come into further focus.
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