This Magic-Raptors Trade Features Mo Bamba

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Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

Of course, there’s a downside to rostering a player who doesn’t meet expectations. Their trade value declines. 

This is not a great return for a recent lottery pick. On the other hand, it’s a fair return for a player who has played as well (or poorly) as Bamba has in his career so far. The Magic shouldn’t expect rival general manager’s to care about where they picked him in the draft. 

Meanwhile, this deal brings in another player who may thrive with a change of scenery. Dalano Banton isn’t a household name, but he’s an intriguing talent. As a 6’9 point guard, he fits the jumbo playmaker archetype that so many teams covet. 

Otherwise, Young may not be of much interest to this rebuilding team. On the other hand, he is a solid veteran mentor to have around the Magic’s young roster.

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Coupled with Banton’s upside, that’s about as much as they can hope for in exchange for Bamba at this point. 

Should the Raptors really take a risk on him? 

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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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