The Orlando Magic have stumbled out of the gates to a 1-3 start. While there are positive signs, there are a lot of warning lights going off. The offense has had two anemic games scoring less than a point per possession. The defense has shown some signs but has also struggled. Injuries have overtaken the team, costing them two starters. It is not time to panic. But the Magic do not look like they have addressed many of their key needs even with an improved offensive approach. And the task is only harder with the injuries the team is facing. The fans who are pessimistic about this team's chances may have a point. The team's inactive summer only leaves the team further handicapped without a clear way to improve and a certain cap crunch affecting their next move. Orlando may have missed its chance to meaningfully improve. The Magic get their chance to begin finding some redemption with Friday's NBA Cup opener against the Toronto Raptors. Orlando used the NBA Cup to prove they could win. This year, though, figuring out their identity and style are far more important than the NBA's in-season trophy. 00:00 Orlando Magic offseason challenges04:21 Magic vs. Raptors NBA Cup Preview12:57 Questioning the Magic's offseason moves16:51 Early season performance concerns23:21 Magic's Struggle Without Banchero31:20 Magic team development focus Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA. WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
