Official 2025-2026 Magic Trade ideas thread

[Magic_Johnny12]

The SL is pretty much set in stone until next summer imo (that’s when Wendell’s new deal kicks in) so everything from here on out is to round out the bench.

Main needs:

Veteran backup PG
Guard depth

Orlando can fill out the end of roster with the #25/SRP’s, but I think they really need to nail the backup PG slot with a stopgap starter (possibly someone like Schroeder/Brogdon).

Suggs/?/? (#25)
Bane/Black/? (SRP)
Wagner/TDS/Houstan
Banchero/Isaac/? (SRP)
Carter/Bitazde/*Wagner

[Magic_Johnny12]

Somehow I feel a trade involving Suggs is incoming.

It won’t be this summer, he’s recovering from a serious injury/surgery. It would be a complete mismanagement of assets to move him in the middle of recovery/at his lowest value.

Orlando rides this roster for this season and reevaluates next summer imo.

[Magic_Johnny12]

The SL is pretty much set in stone until next summer imo (that’s when Wendell’s new deal kicks in) so everything from here on out is to round out the bench.

Main needs:

Veteran backup PG
Guard depth

Orlando can fill out the end of roster with the #25/SRP’s, but I think they really need to nail the backup PG slot with a stopgap starter (possibly someone like Schroeder/Brogdon).

Suggs/?/? (#25)
Bane/Black/? (SRP)
Wagner/TDS/Houstan
Banchero/Isaac/? (SRP)
Carter/Bitazde/*Wagner

I means does Westbrook make any sense now? Serious question.

Him and Black could work in the backcourt in theory.

[Rainwater]

Somehow I feel a trade involving Suggs is incoming.

Why?

[ogmagicfan]

Realistically, who is the PG we could trade/sign that is both the right fit and right cost for our team.

I have to reckon the Magic tried to do the Garland trade and the Cavs were worried about the Suggs surgery and wanted to wait and see how he looked. But at this point it doesnt matter we cant get him with Bane Paolo & Franz here

[ogmagicfan]

If we could somehow trade for McCain that would be perfect, especially with rumors of Phili wanting to move up to the 2nd pick.

Problem is they would want picks, and we would have to trade the rest of our picks for the forseeable future outside of maybe 1 1st

AB, 2027 1st Unprotected, 2029 1st Unprotected, 2nd rounder

The trade makes sense, gives them a better guard rotation with defense to compliment Tyrese & Harper with AB and flexibility with the picks. This would be a complete investment into the current rotation as is. Only way we'd get more 1sts is by moving players. Suggs would be hypothetically moved once its time for McCain extension.

[basketballRob]

If we could somehow trade for McCain that would be perfect, especially with rumors of Phili wanting to move up to the 2nd pick.

Problem is they would want picks, and we would have to trade the rest of our picks for the forseeable future outside of maybe 1 1st

AB, 2027 1st Unprotected, 2029 1st Unprotected, 2nd rounder

The trade makes sense, gives them a better guard rotation with defense to compliment Tyrese & Harper with AB and flexibility with the picks. This would be a complete investment into the current rotation as is. Only way we'd get more 1sts is by moving players. Suggs would be hypothetically moved once its time for McCain extension.

They aren't going to trade all of that for McCain even if they were allowed to, which they aren't. You can't picks in consecutive years.

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[pepe1991]

If we could somehow trade for McCain that would be perfect, especially with rumors of Phili wanting to move up to the 2nd pick.

Problem is they would want picks, and we would have to trade the rest of our picks for the forseeable future outside of maybe 1 1st

AB, 2027 1st Unprotected, 2029 1st Unprotected, 2nd rounder

The trade makes sense, gives them a better guard rotation with defense to compliment Tyrese & Harper with AB and flexibility with the picks. This would be a complete investment into the current rotation as is. Only way we'd get more 1sts is by moving players. Suggs would be hypothetically moved once its time for McCain extension.

We are not allowed to trade more picks. (Thank God and Stepein rule).
You can trade 25th pick post selection on draft night, same with 2027 pick and next tradable pick is 2032

[ogmagicfan]

If we could somehow trade for McCain that would be perfect, especially with rumors of Phili wanting to move up to the 2nd pick.

Problem is they would want picks, and we would have to trade the rest of our picks for the forseeable future outside of maybe 1 1st

AB, 2027 1st Unprotected, 2029 1st Unprotected, 2nd rounder

The trade makes sense, gives them a better guard rotation with defense to compliment Tyrese & Harper with AB and flexibility with the picks. This would be a complete investment into the current rotation as is. Only way we'd get more 1sts is by moving players. Suggs would be hypothetically moved once its time for McCain extension.

We are not allowed to trade more picks. (Thank God and Stepein rule).
You can trade 25th pick post selection on draft night, same with 2027 pick and next tradable pick is 2032

Jesus Christ, we are in a rut. Maybe send the 25th pick on draft night & 2032 Unprotected?

[drsd]

The SL is pretty much set in stone until next summer imo (that’s when Wendell’s new deal kicks in) so everything from here on out is to round out the bench.

Main needs:

Veteran backup PG
Guard depth

Orlando can fill out the end of roster with the #25/SRP’s, but I think they really need to nail the backup PG slot with a stopgap starter (possibly someone like Schroeder/Brogdon).

Suggs/?/? (#25)
Bane/Black/? (SRP)
Wagner/TDS/Houstan
Banchero/Isaac/? (SRP)
Carter/Bitazde/*Wagner

Based on your depth chart, the Magic is desperate for a backup SF. (da Silva and Houston must not be primary backups). Given how horrible the backups are for offence collectively, a Kennard type makes a lot of sense. Other thoughts: Tim Hardaway Jr. or Alec Burks.

[Bensational]

Still got Goga, Jett and #25 as potential pieces to move for another upgrade at C.

Maybe we can convince someone like Brogdon to take a cheap contract to take the backup guard spot?

WCJ/(trade)/Isaac
Paolo/Moe
Franz/TDS/Houstan
Bane/Brogdon
Suggs/Black

[CalOrl11]

Is it possible to get NAW on the MLE whilst declining Moe's option and getting him back on a cheaper deal?

[basketballRob]

Brogdon may be an option for depth.

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[Bensational]

Based on your depth chart, the Magic is desperate for a backup SF. (da Silva and Houston must not be primary backups). Given how horrible the backups are for offence collectively, a Kennard type makes a lot of sense. Other thoughts: Tim Hardaway Jr. or Alec Burks.

I think da Silva and Houstan are fine for bench roleplayers and both are on track to fill some level of a Kennard-type role. They’re likely not going to see a whole lot of min it was anyway since they’ll be sharing the load with Paolo/Franz/Moe.

[DiplomaticMagic]

Goga and Jett and #25 pick for Sexton?

I heard the pick cant be moved until after pick is made, but we can make the pick for Utah knowing hes going to be traded?

[Skybox]

I'd prefer Goga, Jett, and #25 for Gafford...un-swole Isaac plays 3 and roams like a free safety

[DiplomaticMagic]

I'd prefer Goga, Jett, and #25 for Gafford...un-swole Isaac plays 3 and roams like a free safety

That works too but than you have to trade Wendell for a guard.

[RichCollab]

Under contract;

Suggs/AB
Bane/Jett
Franz/TDS
Paolo/JI
WCJ/Goga

25# probably takes a roster spot. Jett isn’t a rotational player yet. Goga and JI don’t fit together given lack of offense.

I’m not saying we bring these guys back but they would all likely sign vet min.

Corey, Harris, Caleb

What money does that leave for Moe after the 25th pick and signing the 3 above for Vet minimum?


I’m fine with

Suggs/AB
Bane/
Franz/TDS
Paolo/JI
WCJ/

[Skybox]

I'd prefer Goga, Jett, and #25 for Gafford...un-swole Isaac plays 3 and roams like a free safety

That works too but than you have to trade Wendell for a guard.

IDK...I like Wendell as the best 4/5 reserve in the NBA instead of one of the worst starters...I'd be okay with a primary backcourt rotation of

Suggs & Bane, with AB getting a lot more opportunity and minutes. Backfill with CoJo and TdS. I do think TdS is versatile and heady enough to get some minutes at 2, even though he'd be at a disadvantage defensively...I wouldn't even be too upset with re-upping Gary for more like $3.5m x 2yr or even just going with Trev Queen in that limited role. There are probably a lot of vets on the scrap heap that might take a longer look at ORL now...I also like some of the srp guys like Powell, Proctor, Brea, Nembhard and whoever, inevitably, slides. It's a pretty small role and we're clearly moving into a contender-like Top-Heavy roster where costly depth just isn't in the cards. This also is why Moe might become a casualty that allows for a NAW level acquisition.

[Redick07]

If we could somehow trade for McCain that would be perfect, especially with rumors of Phili wanting to move up to the 2nd pick.

Problem is they would want picks, and we would have to trade the rest of our picks for the forseeable future outside of maybe 1 1st

AB, 2027 1st Unprotected, 2029 1st Unprotected, 2nd rounder

The trade makes sense, gives them a better guard rotation with defense to compliment Tyrese & Harper with AB and flexibility with the picks. This would be a complete investment into the current rotation as is. Only way we'd get more 1sts is by moving players. Suggs would be hypothetically moved once its time for McCain extension.

The trade makes no sense because we can't move 27 & 29 FRPs now