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CONTENDERS?: Is Orlando Magic's starting lineup ELITE ENOUGH to battle at the top?

Podcast: Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic
Published: Jul 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 2431
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Summary

The Magic’s quiet, confident bet on their starting lineup defined this offseason. As Philip Rossman-Reich dissects the data, Orlando’s top five proved elite last year—but standing pat comes with risk. The episode explores whether internal improvement, bench tweaks, and health can really push the Magic into true contention this season.