Orlando Magic Acquire Chris Paul In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

Chris Paul, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, NBA Trade Rumors
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Phoenix Suns Receive: G Markelle Fultz, G/F Gary Harris
Orlando Magic Receive: G Chris Paul, 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHO)

Part of what impedes linear progress in the NBA is its lottery system. Whether you like it or not, teams have an incentive to lose. 

We’re not here to debate the efficacy of that system. We’ll simply say this: it’s designed to give the NBA’s worst teams an avenue towards improvement.

It’s merely an unintended consequence that teams in the middle of the standings sometimes see a benefit in reaching the bottom. 

After all, it’s significantly easier than reaching the top. Moreover, mining the NBA draft for elite talent is a reasonable way to get back to the top. All told, each team is entitled to decide what they’re prioritizing in a given season. 

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For a long time, the Magic appeared to be prioritizing winning, yet, they seldom won. Recently, they’ve taken rebuilding measures, but after landing number one pick Paolo Banchero, they could see fit to expedite their rebuild soon.

Meanwhile, the Suns may soon be in a position to justify triggering their own rebuild. 

Is this the right way to go about it? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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