Boston Celtics Receive: Aaron Gordon, Mo Bamba
Orland Magic Receive: Marcus Smart, Robert Williams III, Jeff Teague, 2021 1st Round Pick, 2022 2nd Round Pick (via CHA), 2025 2nd Round Pick (via MEM)
The Orlando Magic are a team that is being led by Nikola Vucevic. He seems to be the franchise player and will not be going anywhere. The same cannot be said for Aaron Gordon. He is beginning to take his game to the next level offensively to go along with his strong defensive efforts.
Mo Bamba is a prospect who has yet to takeoff in Orlando for many reasons. Between injuries, COVID protocols, and playing behind Nikola Vucevic, Bamba has experienced a rough go of it so far to begin his NBA career. He’s a prime candidate to benefit benefit from a change of scenery.
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This would be the package going to Boston. The Celtics are full of assets that they would be able to send back in return. It begins with players like Marcus Smart and Jeff Teague. Robert Williams III, along with a first-round pick in this year’s draft, would also be on the move.
Let’s take a look at how this trade centered around would benefit both sides right away.
