SLEEPER: Orlando Magic Chase Knicks, Can Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner DISRUPT the Conference?

Are the Orlando Magic the forgotten contender in the Eastern Conference? The team underperformed last season, leaving only questions entering this season. But the team still has all the potential that everyone saw in them last year, even with a new coach in place. Can the Magic rise and compete with the defending champion New York Knicks? Are Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero primed for breakout seasons? This is the big question for the Magic as they prepare for this critical season where they must compete and point themselves toward a championship. Do they have the roster and the stars who can work together and get them there? All of these questions are swirling as the Magic prepare for their 2027 season. 00:00 Previewing Magic vs. Knicks Matchup 06:10 Discussing Magic vs. Pistons Series 13:36 Analyzing team lineup performance 18:19 Discussing Franz and Paulo as a Duo 23:00 Fan pressure and team strategy 30:28 Game 6 loss to Pistons 35:49 Summer content schedule update 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. 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.