HOMECOMING: Orlando Magic LAND Nikola Vucevic and Make a WINNING Move in Free Agency

The Orlando Magic opened up free agency with a headline-grabbing move, reuniting with former All-Star Nikola Vucevic on a minimum deal. Vucevic can still be a productive big with three-level scoring, helping the Magic solidify their center position. More than that, he should give them really good value at such a low contract amount. That is a good place for the summer to start. But the question for the Magic is whether their additions will help them win big deeper in the Playoffs. Certainly, the Magic will get more than a minimum contract worth from Vucevic and backup point guard Jevon Carter. But are the Magic maximizing these positions or setting themselves up to rely on flawed players who will cost them in the moments that matter in the spring? 00:00 Discussing recent Magic signings 05:41 Discussing Moe Wagner and Magic trades 09:56 Nikola Vucevic's impactful tenure 14:56 Magic's search for veteran guard 18:02 Jevon Carter's playoff struggles 22:43 Magic's financial strategy with Isaac 26:50 Discussing the Magic team's strategy 31:56 Magic's bet on internal growth Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.