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Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

Do we really need to tell you why the Magic do this deal? 

Trae Young. Yes, he’s a horrible defender. Sure, he may be difficult to get along with. The fact remains: he is Trae Young. 

It feels trivial to point this out, but the Magic also could use a point guard. This team has several options, but each of them is flawed. Still, some may suggest that acquiring Young would be going a little overboard. 

Why? Young and Paolo Banchero should become one of the best offensive pairings in the NBA sooner than later.

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The Magic will need to fill a roster out around them, but if they’re able to do so properly, this deal should get them in title contention soon. 

What does it do for the Hawks? 

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