Orlando Magic Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Jonathan Isaac, G Markelle Fultz, G/F Terrence Ross
With all that being said, almost every team in the NBA boasts a mixture of young players and veterans. Even the teams in the earliest stages of rebuilding typically have a veteran or two around to guide their young players.
Of course, veterans don’t always enjoy that role. We can’t exactly blame them. As an NBA player nears the end of their career, they’ll typically prefer to pursue championships than pass knowledge along to young players.
Take Terrence Ross. He’s been stuck on the Orlando Magic for several years.
Ross is a consummate professional – we’re sure he takes some pleasure in mentorship, and you won’t find him making noise about a trade demand in the public eye.
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Yet, in all likelihood, he’d be happy to play alongside LeBron James in LA. Who wouldn’t? On the other hand, he’s not the only player the Magic are giving up here. Both Fultz and Isaac are on the right side of 25.
Is this package worth parting with both?