EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 31 MIN
Orlando Magic GAMBLE Everything on Championship Dreams | Weltman's High-Stakes Bet
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The Orlando Magic pushed a lot of chips into the middle to build a team they believe is on the path to win a championship. Orlando will pay the tax for the first time in 14 years this upcoming season and will be over the first apron next season. That means the window is open to win a championship is now as the team prepares for the restrictions of the first and second apron.0:00 Intro: Magic's intentions to win a championship5:16 Financial realities of being an apron team14:32 Magic's projected payroll and apron restrictions19:38 Two to three year championship window24:45 Caleb Houstan signing with Atlanta HawksSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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.
What this episode covers
The Orlando Magic's front office openly stated their championship ambitions. With expensive contracts for key players, the team must win big in the next 2-3 years. They're already facing salary cap restrictions and will likely be a second-apron team next season, limiting their roster flexibility and ability to make trades.
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