The Orlando Magic's bet on Wendell Carter's health and potential

The Orlando Magic surprisingly agreed to a reported three-year, $59-million extension with Wendell Carter, keeping him with the Magic through the 2029 season. This move is a strategic bet on Carter's health and potential, aimed at enhancing the team's future flexibility for trades and acquiring star players while investing in what the team has already built and shoring up Carter as the team's starting center.With the Magic now aligning their books, the next and final question for the offseason is whether the Magic will get an extension done with Jalen Suggs to keep this team fully intact for the long term.For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE (https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba/) to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit 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.