Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

By contrast, the Magic have no title aspirations in 2022-23. They’re still trying to figure out who they are. 

One thing seems clear: they’ve got a logjam of talented young guards. More specifically, they’ve got a logjam of primary playmaking point guards with inconsistent jump shooting.

Between Fultz, Jalen Suggs, and Cole Anthony, something may have to give. 

 By that logic, Fultz should be the odd man out. Anthony had something of a breakout season in 2021-22. Meanwhile, Suggs was disappointing as a rookie, but surely this front office intends to give him more time. By the process of elimination, they could look o move on from Fultz. 

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If they do, a first-round pick ought to be seen as a solid return in exchange for him. Given his injury history, it may be generous. Still, he’s talented enough that this would be a reasonable return for him: 

For his sake, hopefully, he’ll have the Magic wanting him back in due time.