Orlando Magic in WIN-NOW MODE | What expectations mean for the Magic's 2026 season

The Orlando Magic are aiming high, talking openly about their championship aspirations and dreams and expecting a 50-win season and homecourt advantage in the first round.

That is what has happened with the growth of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner and the acquisition of Desmond Bane.

Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss Bane's impact on the team, the heightened expectations for the season and how the Magic become the team they imagine they can be.

We discuss what success is for the season and the big questions for the Magic heading into training camp.

0:00 Intro: Magic season preview with Jason Beatty

5:50 Expectations and pressure for the Magic

11:12 Defining success for the upcoming season

16:22 Biggest questions: Jalen Suggs and center position

23:55 Desmond Bane's potential impact on offense

36:05 All-Star and All-NBA expectations for Magic stars

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