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With the trade deadline approaching and Orlando sitting at 20–16, the Magic are unlikely to stay quiet this year. This video breaks down realistic trade targets who can add shooting, explains the new apron and tax restrictions, and explores multiple trade frameworks — from splashy names to bargain-bin shooters. ⏰ Trade Deadline Context One month left until the NBA trade deadline Magic expected to make a move after standing pat last season Team currently over the luxury tax but under the First Apron Only $1.2M of flexibility before hard-cap restrictions kick in Goal: improve shooting and possibly get under the tax 📉 Why the Magic Need Shooters Bottom 5–10 team in: Three-point attempts Three-point percentage Playoff defenses will load up on Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner Reliable perimeter shooting is essential for postseason success 💰 Trade Mechanics Explained (Simplified) Hard-capped due to Tyus Jones signing Incoming salary cannot exceed outgoing salary by more than $1.2M Most movable contracts: Jonathan Isaac (partially non-guaranteed) Tyus Jones (expiring) Jett Howard (rookie-scale) 🎯 Primary Trade Targets & Frameworks 🔹 Collin Sexton (Hornets) $19M expiring contract Offensive punch, downhill scorer Trade ideas: Sexton for Isaac + Tyus Sexton + Moussa Diabaté for Isaac + Tyus + Jett Pros: scoring boost, flexibility Cons: limited playoff experience 🔹 Malik Monk (Kings) Shooting 41% from three this season Contract escalates over next 3 years Possible add-ons: Keon Ellis for defense Proven microwave scorer for playoff bench units 🔹 Gary Trent Jr. (Bucks) Shooting ~37% on high volume Player option next season Trade idea: Tyus Jones straight up Proven playoff shot-maker 🔹 Bobby Portis (Bucks) Championship experience Shooting 47% from three this season Stretch big who adds toughness and scoring Potential bonus: Cole Anthony reunion 🔹 Grayson Allen / Royce O’Neale (Suns) Allen: 39% on 8 threes per game Pure volume shooter O’Neale: 41% on 7 attempts Strong two-way wing Both address Orlando’s spacing issues 🔹 Corey Kispert (Wizards) Career ~39% three-point shooter Long-term contract at reasonable value Fits Magic timeline and roster construction 🔹 Value / Bargain Options (Jazz) Svi Mykhailiuk – 40% on 5 threes Brice Sensabaugh – developmental shooter Low-cost bench shooting upgrades ⭐ Wild Card: Klay Thompson Requires third-team facilitation Four-time champion, elite playoff résumé Shooting gravity alone could swing a playoff game 🧠 Key Takeaways Magic almost certainly make some trade — even if just to shed tax Shooting is the priority, not a star swing Bench upgrades matter more than lineup changes Flexibility for future second-apron years is critical One hot shooter could change a playoff series 0:00 Intro 0:39 Apron/Trade Season Intro 6:00 Collin Sexton 13:11 Malik Monk 17:53 Gary Trent Jr 19:32 Bobby Portis 21:56 Grayson Allen 24:26 Royce O'Neale 26:50 Corey Kispert 28:55 Svi Mykhailiuk 32:05 Klay Thompson 34:25 Final Choice/Outro #orlandomagicpodcast #orlandomagic #nbatrades #orlandomagicnation