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Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#34 - Talking Draft Lottery, coaching search and a goodbyeWe break down the Orlando Magic's draft options after the lottery and discuss how the coaching search is going in our last episode of the podcast.2021-06-2429 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#33 - Talking about the Magic roster reset after a busy trade deadline dayThursday signaled a roster reset for the Orlando Magic with the club trading Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier, and Aaron Gordon in a trio of moves that introduced the next Magic rebuild and an end to the previous era. We discuss why the organization thought it was time to trade fan favorite Vucevic and what the team brass envision for the future for the Magic. We talk about what Orlando got in return in the deals. And we break down some reasons to keep watching the team this season and what to watch for from its...2021-03-2632 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#32 - Trade deadline talk: Where could Aaron Gordon be heading?We break down the latest trade rumors and reports and try to discuss where Aaron Gordon could be going if the Magic decide to trade him. We also look at Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic and if they could be on the trading block. We also discuss what this trade talk means going forward for the Magic organization.2021-03-2327 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#31 - Recapping the All-Star break and looking at the brutal schedule that lies aheadWe look back at the All-Star weekend for Nikola Vucevic and discuss the tough schedule coming up and how that might impact what the Magic do at the trade deadline.2021-03-0828 min
Orlando Magic HQMagic Talk with Roy ParryIn this week's episode of The OZone Podcast we discuss:- Vucevic makes All Star team- Play-in / Playoffs hopes alive?- Patience and optimism in Orlando?- Should the Magic sell high and trade Vucevic?- John Hammon's comments- Trade chatter- ... and much moreFollow us at on Twitter and Instagram and check out our website www.theozonepod.com.
2021-02-2657 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#30: Where do we go from here as the Magic slump continues?Another injury, another poor shooting night, and another loss continued to sum up the Magic season last night. We examine the state of the team and what the immediate future might hold for one of the worst performing offenses in the NBA this season. We also look at the trend of "DNP-Coach's Decision" for Mo Bamba and why the former first round pick can't find any time on the court. All of this and more on this week's episode. 2021-02-1026 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#29 - Can this slide by the Magic be stopped?The Orlando Magic have lost 9 of 11 games and went 1-2 over the last three games against teams with losing records. We look at another disappointing stretch of results for the Magic and wonder what can get them out of this slide. 2021-01-2825 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#28 - Magic get a spark from Cole Anthony's game-winnerA six-game losing sked was ended on Wednesday night when Cole Anthony hit his first NBA game-winning three. We discuss the importance of that win for the Magic.2021-01-2126 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#27 - Markelle Fultz' injury and the growing COVID-19 issues in the NBA right nowWe discuss the season-ending injury for Fultz and what the Magic options are going forward and we discuss the difficulties that the coronavirus is causing in scheduling.2021-01-1535 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#26 - Reviewing the Magic's strong 5-2 start to the seasonWe discuss Orlando's strong start to the season and how the road gets tougher now.2021-01-0535 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#25 - Previewing the new season for the Orlando MagicWith 12 of 15 players back for the Orlando Magic, we discuss how chemistry and continuity will be the key for this team. We discuss the challenges ahead due to the pandemic and shorter lead-in time and how rookies Chuma Okeke and Cole Anthony will impact the team. We also talk about the new season and what it will look like and feel like for players and the fans. All of this and more on the season opening podcast.2020-12-2230 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#24 - Wrapping up the Magic seasonWe look back on the finish of the Orlando Magic season and playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks. We discuss what we learned, who shined and what it was like on the day the playoff stopped temporarily. 2020-09-0139 min
Bucks CoverageParry: "I don't think there's a matchup Orlando can exploit"Bill Michaels is joined Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel (@osroyparry) as we near tip off of the Bucks and Magic. How have the Bucks looked in the first few games against Orlando? What can Orlando do to stay in this series? 2020-08-2410 min
Bucks CoverageParry – Markelle Fultz will be the keyRoy Parry, Magic beat reporter for The Orlando Sentinel, joins the show to give us the lowdown on the Orlando Magic ahead of Bucks/Magic in the first round of the playoffs. Where does this team stand heading into the playoffs? How can their defense stack up with the Bucks’ strong three point shooting? Who can guard Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Magic with Jonathan Isaac out? What are his thoughts on the job former Bucks GM John Hammond has done as GM in Orlando? 2020-08-1711 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#23 - Playoff preview: Milwaukee BucksThe Orlando Magic first-round opponent is set and we look ahead to the series with the Milwaukee Bucks. We discuss key match-ups and how many injured Magic players are expected back for the first round. We talk about what the Magic will need to do to win and then we look back on the seeding games and discuss if eight games was the right amount. 2020-08-1338 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#22 - Magic still struggle against winning teams and Isaac's injuryThe Orlando Magic are 2-2 through four games at the NBA restart at Disney and the results mirror what we saw during the season: Orlando is very good at beating the bad teams but they struggle against the good. We break down what went wrong against the Pacers and Raptors and what went right against the Nets and the Kings. We talk about Jonathan Isaac and his return, and then his upsetting injury that knocked him out of the bubble. All of this and more as we catch up on the Magic at...2020-08-061h 04
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#21 - Orlando Magic season preview 2.0 and the success of the NBA bubbleWe look back at the Orlando Magic's three scrimmage games and the impressive debut of Jonathan Isaac. We also discuss how the continuity of the Magic team should bode well as they begin play in the bubble with their eyes on a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Plus, we look at the success of the NBA bubble and how the league got it right, especially when we see the struggles going on in Major League Baseball. 2020-07-2942 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#20 - The NBA is back and the Magic-Clippers open with a scrimmageThe Orlando Magic returned to action on Wednesday with a scrimmage against the L.A. Clippers. The Magic looked fluid on offense and there were plenty of positives to find from the game. We discuss the Magic play and also get into what the game looked like for fans watching it - and how it felt to the players in the arena. 2020-07-2340 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#19 - The NBA is back updateThere is no schedule set yet, but we are starting to get more of an idea of what the NBA's return at Disney will look like. On this podcast we discuss the released guidelines, the upcoming dates and should we expect the Orlando Magic to make any roster moves as the season's return approaches. All of this and more on this episode. 2020-06-1931 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#18 - The NBA is coming back and more!The NBA season will be back! The NBA is finalizing a plan to return to play at the end of July at Disney's Wide World of Sports. What will it look like? We look at what part two of the NBA season will look like and get into the details as they are known for play when it starts here in Orlando. We also discuss the Orlando Magic and what this means for the team and how the team might look when they return. 2020-06-0537 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#17 - Steve Clifford on regaining player fitness and facilities could open back upAs the NBA season continues to be paused with no return date in sight, Roy caught up with Steve Clifford who talked about what players would need in order to get back into game shape. With some facilities across the league tentatively set to reopen on May 8 with a whole lot of restrictions, we wonder what that means for a return of the NBA in the near future. We also discuss what those restrictions are and what they mean for a league itching to get back to some normalcy. There is also no...2020-04-2939 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#16 - Wondering when we might see the NBA againRoy and Brant catch up on their quarantines and we take some time to talk about what an NBA season could look like if it comes back. That is if it comes back, we discuss the possibility about whether or not they will even try to finish out the 19-20 season. We talk some Magic basketball too and wonder if Jonathan Isaac could be back from his injury if the season was played this summer and how the guys on the team are staying in shape during this crisis. All of this and...2020-04-0144 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#15 - Looking at the poor play on defense and the playoff pushThe Magic have struggled on defense and have lost three straight games. We look at this and the upcoming stretch and discuss why the most important thing for this team is to play well right now.2020-03-0525 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#14: Orlando finds some offense and confidence in road wins After losing the first game back after the All-Star break, the Orlando Magic have won two straight - a come-from-behind win at Brooklyn and then an offensive outburst at Atlanta. We talk about what is working right now for the team. The incredible play of Aaron Gordon and we take a peek at the latest playoff standings. 2020-02-2728 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#13 - Breaking down the final 27 games and the playoff pushWe breakdown the final 27 games for the Magic and what they need to do to return to the playoffs for a second consecutive season. The schedule is certainly in Orlando's favor, with 17 games against teams with current losing records. We also discuss the Slam Dunk Contest and how Aaron Gordon was robbed again. 2020-02-1929 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#12 - Orlando hits the All-Star break on a two-game win streakThe Magic are 24-31 at the All-Star break and sit at No. 8 in the Eastern Conference standings. We look at the recent struggles as the Magic are 4-10 since beating the Los Angeles Lakers in California last month. We break down the James Ennis acquisition. We also talk about injuries and Aaron Gordon's play as of late as he heads back to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. 2020-02-1329 min
The Close-Up Magic - an Orlando Magic PodcastRoy Parry, Kobe, Magic's slump and trade deadlineToday Roy Parry, The Orlando Magic beat writer for the Orlando Sentinal joins to discuss the Magic. First, the touch base on Kobe, hit on the Magic's slump and talk about the trade deadline.2020-01-301h 00
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#11 - Magic top the Lakers and mid-season awardsMarkelle Fultz had his second career triple-double as the short-handed Magic topped the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers in the third game of a west coast trip. Fultz had 21 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and tied a career-high with 10 assists as the Magic won despite having just one active point guard and missing leading scorer Evan Fournier. We talk about this win - and the games against Sacramento and Phoenix and what we are learning about this team as we hit the midseason point. 2020-01-1631 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#10 - We're back just in time for a six-game road tripWe catch up on the Orlando Magic after the holidays and discuss a team that is playing stronger basketball and has won four of its last five games. With a road trip coming up out west and injuries mounting up, we talk about what to watch for on this trip. 2020-01-0925 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#9 - Magic take win streak on the road for four gamesAs the Orlando Magic get set to begin a four-game road trip, we look into the offensive explosion and recent win streak and see what is behind it. 2019-11-2024 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#8 - Magic start showing some positive signsThe Orlando Magic are 2-1 in the middle of a five-game homestand right now and showed how good they can be with a fourth quarter performance on Wednesday night against Philadelphia. We look at how the team is coming around, what is going right and what still needs to be looked at. We also discuss the play of Michael Carter-Williams, Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac so far this season. 2019-11-1429 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#7 - Magic losing skid hits four games with Dallas lossOrlando's offense finally hit 100 points for the first time this season against Dallas but it still wasn't enough as another anemic three-point shooting night sent the Magic to their fourth consecutive loss. We talk about the two-game road trip and look for signs of hope, including the inspired play of Jonathan Isaac on Wednesday night. 2019-11-0720 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#6 - Is it panic time yet?We look at the Orlando Magic, who are in the middle of a 1-4 stretch and figure out if it's a serious epidemic or if some small changes can make a difference.2019-11-0323 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#5 - Opening Night reactionThe Orlando Magic opened the 2019-2020 season with a home win over Cleveland. We talk about that win on this episode of the podcast.2019-10-2432 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#4 - Wrapping up the Orlando Magic preseasonWe look back at a 3-3 preseason and talk about what surprised us most this month and what the team needs to work on as the season gets set to begin. 2019-10-2022 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#3 - Training camp begins for the Orlando MagicToday is Day 3 of training camp practices for the Orlando Magic and we look back at what has stood out in the first two days. We also look ahead to the preseason opener in San Antonio this weekend and discuss what to watch for. 2019-10-0318 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#2 - Markelle Fultz shoots, Chuma Okeke takes a "redshirt" and a training camp previewWith training camp starting on Tuesday, there's plenty to talk about with the Orlando Magic. Markelle Fultz showed off his shooting at a voluntary practice on Wednesday, the first time anybody outside the organization had seen him do that since joining the Magic. We talk about what this could mean. We also discuss the Magic's decision to "redshirt" 2019 first round draft pick Chuma Okeke and what it means for both the player and the team. Plus we look ahead to training camp and how this one has different expectations than those in past...2019-09-2625 min
Sentinel Hoops: Roy Parry on Orlando Magic#1 - Welcome to a new podcast about the Orlando MagicOrlando Magic beat writer Roy Parry has a podcast. With the Magic coming off the first playoff appearance since 2012 last season, there is renewed excitement about this basketball team and we will be talking Orlando Magic basketball all season long. On this podcast we talk about: The start of training camp being around the corner. The Magic picking up the option on Markelle Fultz, Mo Bamba and Jonathan Isaac. How Magic players fared in the World Cup. And so much more!2019-09-1835 min