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Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

For the Magic, this is a bit of a letdown. They were surely hoping for more from a lottery pick like Bamba. 

Unfortunately, they’re just not getting it. Bamba’s particular skillset will give him a career in the NBA for a long time, but he’s not likely to develop into the star Orlando once envisioned. 

Luckily, that’s not a big deal either. Wendell Carter Jr. looks like this team’s long-term starter. With Jonathan Isaac returning, they may actually have a logjam at the 4/5. This deal helps clear it up. 

It also brings in a 3-and-D wing this team could badly use in Caleb Martin. The Magic probably won’t make a playoff push this season, but they do look like a team on the rise.

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Adding a quality role player is smart at this point in their rebuild. Even at the cost of a prototypical modern big. 

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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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