SIDEWAYS: Orlando Magic Trade Deadline Standoff—Jeff Weltman REFLECTS on Team’s Future

SIDEWAYS: Orlando Magic Trade Deadline Standoff—Jeff Weltman REFLECTS on Team’s Future

37:15 Feb 6, 2026
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The Orlando Magic silenced their critics for one night, crushing the Brooklyn Nets behind Jalen Suggs' first career triple-double. It was a much-needed performance and victory for a team trying to find its way.Despite all the frustration this season, the Magic opted to stand mostly pat at the trade deadline, making no substantial moves to add to the rotation.President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman shared his frustration is similar to the fans. But ultimately he decided the team needed to see itself healthy before being willing to make major changes. The kind of changes that would get the team out of this malaise.Orlando still has a lot of work to do to finish its season strong and get back on track.00:00 Magic's Quiet Trade Deadline Frustration07:32 Magic Hesitant to Restructure Core12:36 Magic Finds Hope Amid Struggles17:23 Magic Strive for Basics Reset22:07 Magic Defense Crowds Brooklyn Shooters28:18 Magic's Next 12 Games ForecastEverydayer 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/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBAQuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons a
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