Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal 

The structure of the draft capital heading out here is interesting. The first pick is protected. That would be next year’s selection. If Orlando is still a bottoming feeding team,  they’ll keep their pick. 

Here’s the rub: Orlando shouldn’t be a bottom-feeding team after making this deal. They already looked like a team on the rise this year, and now, we’ve them adding Herro. 

With that in mind, the 2026 pick is unprotected. That should incentivize Orlando to improve. If they’re a solid playoff team by then, they won’t need to worry about sending Miami a lottery pick. 

Adding some shooting ought to help with that goal of being competitive. Right now, they have plenty of tone-setting threats that can get into the paint, like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and plenty of aggressive backcourt talents. However, they need to space the floor for them.

NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: Tyler Herro, Miami Heat & Orlando Magic Updates

One of the more intriguing elements about Herro’s skill set is that he cannot only space the floor with his catch-and-shoot ability but is also a legitimate shot-creator in the half-court. There is a shortage of that type of player in Orlando right now.