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 08.19.16: Mario Hezonja and the...
The Olympics are winding down as we reach Friday's semifinal round. On today's episode, I discuss the quarterfinal round and preview the U.S.'s game against Spain (2:25). I also talk about Mario Hezonja and his play for Croatia during the Olympic tourn...
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Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 57: Schedul...
The NBA schedule is out and the Orlando Magic are not too happy. Or at least their fans are not. Orlando Magic Daily editor Philip Rossman-Reich sits down to chat with staff writer David Iwanowski about why the Magic cannot get on national TV and what ...
47 min
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Locked On Magic 08.17.16: What's next for Elfri...
The Orlando Magic had change at every position in their starting lineup. . . except point guard. Coming off a difficult season last year, what does Elfrid Payton have to do to succeed in 2017? How can the Magic get the most out of him (8:15)? I also pr...
26 min
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Locked On Magic 08.16.16: The Next Level for Ni...
Today's podcast is all about center Nikola Vucevic. As debate rages on what the Orlando Magic might do with Vucevic, I wonder how Vucevic can reach the next level on both offense (7:30) and defense (17:00). I also discuss Croatia's win over Lithuania t...
27 min
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Locked On Magic 08.15.16: What would be better ...
With Mario Hezonja having a small role with Croatia, I discuss what is best for his development with Hardwood Paroxysm and At The Hive's Chris Barnewall (09:30). Would Hezonja be better served playing Summer League for the Magic or playing this reserve...
43 min
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Locked On Magic 08.12.16: We have a schedule!
The Orlando Magic schedule is out! The Orlando Magic know who they will play in this 82-game journey to wherever it takes us. I break down the schedule announcement including the important stretches and trouble spots (2:30). I list my five games I am l...
30 min
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Locked on Magic 08.11.16: How do you use Bismac...
Bismack Biyombo is not known for his offense . . . at all. But the Orlando Magic can still find a way to use him successfully to benefit their offense. On today's episode, I discuss how the Magic can use Biyombo effectively to help the offense (7:10). ...
23 min
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Locked On Magic 08.10.16: What's next for Evan ...
On today's episode of Locked On Magic, I discuss what is next for Evan Fournier and what he has to do to replicate his breakout season last year as he moves permanently to shooting guard (8:20). I also talk about why the Magic need to stay healthy this...
23 min
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Locked On Magic 08.09.16: Greatest Magic team o...
On today's episode, I discuss who is the greatest team of all time with our Orlando Magic Daily roundtable and hand out some other Magic historical superlatives (6:05). I also rank my favorite Magic teams of all time (15:50) and discuss Team USA's win ...
28 min
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Locked On Magic 08.08.16: Best- and Worst-Case ...
There are a lot of questions about the Orlando Magic this season. Plenty of optimism and plenty of doubt. On today's show, I look over the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Magic this season (7:30). I also discuss why the Magic have to prove thems...
26 min
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Locked On Magic 08.05.16: Olympics Preview
It is Olympics Opening Ceremony day, and Locked On Magic has the Olympic spirit! On today's show, I preview the U.S. Olympic Team and the Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament (6:10). I also countdown my five favorite NBA JAM duos for the 2017 Magic (14:...
25 min
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Locked On Magic 08.04.16: Where does 2016 rank ...
It is entering the dead point of the season and we are thinking about Orlando Magic history some. The Magic's 2016 season was a strange one to play in team history (4:15). I discuss where it ranks in Magic history and what its potential legacy might be...
32 min
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Locked on Magic 08.03.16: Thinking big expectat...
There are some big expectations for the Orlando Magic's big men and a big need for them to step up for the Magic to achieve their goals. On today's episode, I discuss the expectations for the Magic's big men, Serge Ibaka (7:30) and Bismack Biyombo (14:...
24 min
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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...
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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...
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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.
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