Episode Details

The Orlando Magic face a critical season as they face the pressure of the NBA's salary cap and a growing payroll. After a summer of inactivity, the Magic are giving their group one last chance to try to break through before they need to make some major decisions.

The offseason for the NBA has seen a lot of changes and a new reality taking clearer hold. The Magic are facing a do-or-die season where they must take the next step or the team will have to make some bigger decisions.

Will this roster finally figure itself out?

I spoke to Keith Smith of Spotrac to break down what the Magic did this offseason, why they remained patient, the situation they find themselves in and what the future holds for this team.

00:00 Magic makes coaching change

06:11 Orlando Magic's playoff potential

10:26 Orlando Magic's New Financial Strategy

14:36 Evaluating the Magic's current roster

18:34 Orlando Magic player strategies

22:14 Jeff Weltman's contract extensions

29:06 The Playoff fallout

36:32 Magic's draft pick situation

43:20 Upcoming NBA league-wide trends

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