This Magic-Raptors Trade Sends Fred VanVleet To Orlando

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Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

Frankly, this deal is easy to justify for the Magic. 

To reiterate, they likely already have their franchise players. If they make a run for the play-in tournament this season, they can spare the lottery odds. 

Of course, they may not even have to do so. This team has the Chicago Bulls’ upcoming pick with top-4 protection. That selection could land in the lottery. 

Even if the Magic don’t have a lottery pick this summer, they should have two picks that convey in the late teens. They could trade up, or add a pair of valuable role players.

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Either way, they’ll have Banchero, Wagner, and now, Fred VanVleet 

Should the Raptors help them put together such a solid squad? 

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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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