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LATEST EPISODE • Oct 30, 2026 · 55 min
Orlando Magic Injury Crisis: Can Franz Keep Them Afloat?
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IN THIS EPISODE
Stephen, Anthony and Al dig into the Magic's 1-3 start with Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs out. They debate whether it's injuries or the new system, Jonathan Isaac's "cheerleader" comments and Jeff Weltman's roster calls, then finish with rapid fire and predictions for the next four games.
Episode notes & timestamps
With Paolo Banchero out roughly four to six weeks and Jalen Suggs sidelined by a knee bone bruise, Stephen, Anthony and Al break down the Magic’s 1-3 start, the loss in Toronto and Franz Wagner’s takeover at Madison Square Garden. They argue over whether this is injuries or Sean Sweeney’s new system, and they react to Jonathan Isaac’s "cheerleader" comments and Jeff Weltman’s roster decisions.
Then come rapid-fire takes on Franz’s All-Star case, Orlando’s record when Paolo returns and Anthony Black at point guard, plus predictions for the next four games
Timestamp:
00:24 Intro and the 1-3 start
02:19 Deja vu injuries, 11th in the East and the win at MSG
03:48 Raptors loss breakdown: the blitzing defense and Franz’s turnovers
08:17 Penda, Banchero and Suggs lost in sequence
12:28 Franz carrying the load as Bane and Black adjust
20:13 Is it the new system? Giving the team 20 games
25:02 The Suggs scare, the payroll and Weltman’s offseason
30:11 Jonathan Isaac’s "cheerleader" quote
32:20 Debating the Isaac decision and the roster spot
41:57 Rapid fire: can Franz make the All-Star team?
43:53 Will the Magic be .500 when Banchero returns?
46:05 Is Anthony Black the best point guard option?
51:16 Predictions for the next four games
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