Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal
Realistically, the Detroit Pistons just provided a precedent for the Magic to make this trade.
Everyone expected Bojan Bogdanovic to get traded from the Jazz this offseason – to a contender, that is. When the Detroit Pistons acquired him, they made a bold decision. The Pistons decided they were done rebuilding, and it was time to play competitive basketball.
This deal has the Magic making the same decision. It just so happens that Hield would be the perfect fit for this roster. As it stands, they’re heavy on playmakers and light on shooters.
Hield’s elite spacing would maximize the contributions of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz.
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Meanwhile, the Magic won’t miss Isaac. How could they? He’s hardly suited up for years, and moreover, it’s widely believed that he’s unpopular in the locker room.
In other words, this is the perfect moment to trade him.