SOUL & Knightro podcast returning next week! Send in Q&A for the mailbag!

[SOUL]

Hey y'all as you can see from the title, next week sometime me and Knightro are going to record another episode (not sure if it'll be a one-off or not) but it'll be basically an offseason/draft preview of the Magic and having some discussion about the team with some random debates thrown in.

Thought it would be cool to have a little Q&A part if any of you guys are interested, leave some questions below (please try to be mostly Orlando Magic related if possible )

Thanks!

[cedric76]

cool

[pepe1991]

Questions:

- opinion on biggest sleepers & potential draft busts
- opinion on trading out of draft/ trading down/up
- would you trade Banchero for Flagg
- would you trade Suns pick for 3-6 pick this year
- opinion on how deep Magic ownership is ready to go in luxury tax. Potential repetitive luxury tax
- would you consider removing aprons
- opinion on Cedric Coward and why he is so polarizing

[eyriq]

Draft Strategy
With picks 16 and 25, what are the functional gaps this front office needs to address—and who’s realistically on the board that could become rotation-level contributors within 18 months?

Player Development
Which young player on this roster is closest to breaking through as a reliable playoff piece, and what specific skill growth or usage change gets them there?

Free Agency
Assuming Paolo, Franz, and Suggs are non-movers, what skillset or archetype should the Magic target with their MLE? Who fits that profile and might actually be in play?

Team Identity
What version of this team are we building toward on both ends? What does a cohesive offensive and defensive identity actually look like for this group next season?

What If Scenario
If there’s one aggressive move—via trade or free agency—that shifts this team from “good” to “real threat,” what is it? And does the timeline justify the cost?

Biggest Concern
What’s the biggest systemic risk going into next season? What’s most likely to break if internal growth stalls or the wrong bet is made?

Rotation Projection
Assuming health and reasonable offseason adds, who are the nine that matter? What’s the starting five, who closes, and who’s likely pushed to the fringe?

[zaymon]

1. 3 point shooting vs playmaking what do we need more ?

2. If we go for center in the draft do we focus more on rim protection (Sorber, Beringer), or shooting, playmaking (Wolf)?

3. At what point can we agree keeping assets by our front office was good strategy ?

[ORLMagicGirl15]

Another? When was the first one? What’s the link?

[Skybox]

What do you expect from slimmed-down Isaac next season?

What is AB's realistic upside? What needs to change, lineup wise? opportunity wise? development wise?

How valuable is that PHX pick swap? Do you see it being used for a big trade?

What is Goga's future in ORL? Why didn't he get minutes in the playoffs? Does he have Mose's trust?

How good can Paolo be this upcoming season?

Who are the biggest threats to win the East and where do we/could we stand in that race?

[drsd]

All in now. Or wait another year or two to push the chips in?

[Nyce_1]

With the recent unpredictable coach firings, if the Magic ever move on from Mose, who's on your coaching hot board?

[cedric76]

CBA impact on team payroll
Use this https://www.spotrac.com/nba/orlando-magic/yearly

1st apron, 2nd apron

This will help people understand that most trades proposed on that board can't happen

[VFX]

What is the best possible scenario for Orlando’s starting point guard spot heading into next season?

How safe is Mosely’s job if they are another first round exit after Weltman goes “all out” this offseason?

Does Weltman go “all out” this offseason?

Who are your top 3 players likely to be moved that aren’t just declining options.

WELCOME BACK uhh 1/2 MODCAST

[SHAQ32]

I thought you were retired.

[Ducklett]

Which realgm posters do you guys hate the most and which is the most likely to have a pet chihuahua?

[anothermagicfan]

Where can we find this podcast?

[anothermagicfan]

Question

Is knightro going to spend the summer arguing with eyriq about Cole and AB?

[SOUL]

Where can we find this podcast?

I'll most likely be uploading it on Youtube. I'm trying to remember where I uploaded the last one(s) but I think it was on soundcloud.

[JoshuaPotter]

Oh why not....

Will the following phrases be added to the realgm magic forum drinking game.

"Dontcha know"

"All-out / All-in"

"draft bust"

"Fire Mose"

Request the following phrases be removed from the drinking game.

"Sunk cost"

"Demand a trade"

"Step back 3"

"Any panic thread after a loss" - this one hurt us hard last year.

[Idiosyncratic]

Awesome, I will definitely give this a listen.

- Who are your guys favorite draft options out of those who could realistically fall to us?

- Who do you think would be the absolute best guard fit out of guys who could potentially be available, including guys that could cost big trade packages to acquire? Do you prefer a big time option or one of the guys that will just cost a late pick, but potentially just end up as a 6th man?

- If Goga has completely fallen out of favor with Mose, who are some players you think would make sense to swap him for? Or do you think he has more value on the bench in case of injury?

- If they go out and get a guard this offseason and still fail to win a playoff series next year what drastic move do you think would occur? GM fire, Coach fire, one of core 3 traded etc.?

- Who is your pick to be this years Malik Beasley level massive free agent bargain?

[SOUL]

Awesome, thanks y'all. might have to be a majority mailbag episode hahah.. will try to get at least a few questions from everybody/not try to get overlappy ones!

[Knightro]

Question

Is knightro going to spend the summer arguing with eyriq about Cole and AB?