Official 2025-2026 Magic Trade ideas thread

[GGforever]

Duncan Robinson is only partially guaranteed this year. If he's in the Durant deal, the Suns likely let him go to save money.

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This would be an amazing minimum signing. High volume 3pt shooter, that can get to the basket better than you would think, tight with Moe and Franz, and played at Michigan.

[basketballRob]

It's worth noting... the MLE does not have to be a free agent signing.

It can now also be used like a TPE and you can trade for someone making $14.1M or less and just absorb them without sending any salary back.

Guys who could potentially be of interest for the Magic that would fit into the MLE...

Josh Green (13.66M)
Grant Williams (13.64M)
Bobby Portis (13.44M) - if he opts in
Robert Williams III (13.28M)
Donte DiVincenzo (11.99M)
Moses Moody (11.57M)
Jarred Vanderbilt (11.57M)
Gabe Vincent (11.50M)
Isaac Okoro (11.00M)
Mike Conley Jr. (10.77M)
Royce O'Neale (10.12M)
Sam Hauser (10.04M)
Lonzo Ball (10.00M)
Kyle Anderson (9.21M)
Jalen Smith (9.00M)
Naji Marshall (9.00M)

Not saying any of these guys are necessarily on the block, but if their respective teams are looking to shed some salary for whatever reason...

Bobby Portis has pretty much said that he's opting out and taking the best offer he can get.

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[Knightro]

Bobby Portis has pretty much said that he's opting out and taking the best offer he can get.

Sure.

But that's still a bit of a risky move for him since basically no one has cap space.

[basketballRob]

Bobby Portis has pretty much said that he's opting out and taking the best offer he can get.

Sure.

But that's still a bit of a risky move for him since basically no one has cap space.

The best deal might be a 4-yr MLE deal.

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[Magic_Johnny12]

Bobby Portis has pretty much said that he's opting out and taking the best offer he can get.

Sure.

But that's still a bit of a risky move for him since basically no one has cap space.

Furthermore, him opting in and being traded to a team willing to extend him to a longterm deal might be the “best offer he can get”.

[RichCollab]

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Anyone see this?

I don't know who this guy is but he's followed by Bobby Marks and Andrew Cherico.

Seems like speculation and hasn’t happened.

[SOUL]

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This is why Magic were never going after Ball lol. The talent is undeniable but the dude is not going to be a leader on a team with serious aspirations.

[Redick07]

Bobby Portis has pretty much said that he's opting out and taking the best offer he can get.

Sure.

But that's still a bit of a risky move for him since basically no one has cap space.

The best deal might be a 4-yr MLE deal.

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Portis will be a perfect backup for Paolo.
We can offer him 60m/4y(MLE) after 7/1, the day that Isaac‘s contract will decrease to 15m.

The bench will be:
C: Goga / MoW(re-sign)
PF: Portis / Isaac
SF: TDS / Houstan
SG: WCJ(#25) / Jett
PG: Black / #46

[Skybox]

Duncan Robinson is only partially guaranteed this year. If he's in the Durant deal, the Suns likely let him go to save money.

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This would be an amazing minimum signing. High volume 3pt shooter, that can get to the basket better than you would think, tight with Moe and Franz, and played at Michigan.

Underrated ball mover too...way beyond his rep as a one tool guy, he's a smart (if physically limited) player.

[Skybox]

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This is why Magic were never going after Ball lol. The talent is undeniable but the dude is not going to be a leader on a team with serious aspirations.

The worst part is this knucklehead probably thinks this is a great video

[George3265]

Can we still make a JI FOR Anfernee Simons trade? We still need more scoring. Add in as many srp's as needed.

[basketballRob]

Bane's bonus of $1.2m for winning a championship still counts against the apron.

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[tiderulz]

Duncan Robinson is only partially guaranteed this year. If he's in the Durant deal, the Suns likely let him go to save money.

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This would be an amazing minimum signing. High volume 3pt shooter, that can get to the basket better than you would think, tight with Moe and Franz, and played at Michigan.

where is this from? Robinson is 31, Franz 23, i doubt they did much hanging out.

[Magic_Johnny12]

Can we still make a JI FOR Anfernee Simons trade? We still need more scoring. Add in as many srp's as needed.

That boat has sailed and I’m ecstatic to not hear his name brought up every other post.

[basketballRob]

Duncan Robinson is only partially guaranteed this year. If he's in the Durant deal, the Suns likely let him go to save money.

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This would be an amazing minimum signing. High volume 3pt shooter, that can get to the basket better than you would think, tight with Moe and Franz, and played at Michigan.

where is this from? Robinson is 31, Franz 23, i doubt they did much hanging out.

He's best friends with Moe, and they've all hung out together before.

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[Nyce_1]

Duncan Robinson is only partially guaranteed this year. If he's in the Durant deal, the Suns likely let him go to save money.

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This would be an amazing minimum signing. High volume 3pt shooter, that can get to the basket better than you would think, tight with Moe and Franz, and played at Michigan.

where is this from? Robinson is 31, Franz 23, i doubt they did much hanging out.

Both have been on Duncan's podcast, with Mo making several appearances. They're all tight.

[MasterGMer]

Now Cory Joesph is gone. Should Magic show interest in Russell Westbrook? He won't cost that much. And he could provide a different spark off of the bench.

Also what do you guys think of James Harden? He won't be cheap. But he could be a FA this summer. All Star last year. Sign and trade? Sorry. I just like to float ideas. lol

[RichCollab]

Now Cory Joesph is gone. Should Magic show interest in Russell Westbrook? He won't cost that much. And he could provide a different spark off of the bench.

Also what do you guys think of James Harden? He won't be cheap. But he could be a FA this summer. All Star last year. Sign and trade? Sorry. I just like to float ideas. lol

What planet do you live on bringing up Harden?

[fendilim]

Now Cory Joesph is gone. Should Magic show interest in Russell Westbrook? He won't cost that much. And he could provide a different spark off of the bench.

Also what do you guys think of James Harden? He won't be cheap. But he could be a FA this summer. All Star last year. Sign and trade? Sorry. I just like to float ideas. lol

I’d like Westbrook but I just don’t see it happening. I think he goes back to Denver.

But having him around… hoping he influences Paolo and Franz as he did with Oladipo. Teach them how a superstar prepares, practice, etc.

[dsg2021]

I am still more interested in Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Ty Jerome, a waived Duncan Robinson, all of those shooter/playmaker types for the MLE. And you can do a lot more towards getting them when you don't have to call their teams for trade availability, trade frameworks, and permission to speak to their agent. You can roll out a red carpet treatment on midnight and never let them feel like secondary dominos like they feel from everyone else, even their own home teams.

We cannot expect Desmond Bane alone to improve our shooting. We simply can't. We need to reset the vibe of the team and make the whole roster feel a new confidence in their shooting and playmaking. You do this with mixing sharpshooters into all the practice lineups and in staggered rotations after the first 5 minutes of games. We really need to play 10-deep in these grueling regular seasons, with 9-deep being a big strength in the Playoffs again, and protect some of our guards who go 120% in effort too often.

The BAE is next for a shooter/playmaker type. Yet Again. Maybe Tyus Jones, absurdly good at limiting TO's and giving you shooting at PG, and a former teammate of Desmond Bane. Or CP3 as the teacher for, well, basically everyone from Paolo to Suggs and in-between. With an underhanded job offer for CP3 as an ORL assistant coach whenever he feels like hanging it up.
Could we somehow do really well with a Veteran Minimum like Gary Trent Jr. also? Maybe he needs some BAE money instead. But just red carpet treatment him also, and an underhanded hint at raising his salary upon bird rights.
#25, #46 are used very carefully for strategic impact and maximizing upside based on both team fit and personal potential. #25 Rasheer Fleming. #46 Ryan Nembhard.

Lineup:
Jalen Suggs / Tyus Jones / Ryan Nembhard
Desmond Bane / Nickeil Alexander-Walker / Gary Trent Jr.
Franz Wagner / Anthony Black / Tristan Da Silva
Paolo Banchero / Jonathan Isaac / Rasheer Fleming
Wendell Carter Jr. / Mo Wagner / Goga Bitadze

You got four to six new players who walk in and give zero F's about any previous Magic offensive woes. They're snipers. And accurate. Utilize them. Get confident as a whole team in shooting. This is a new era of Magic basketball. Win now. Anthony Black, Tristan Da Silva, and Caleb Houstan if still here, are working on breaking further into the rotations or into new positions like the PG spot in 2-3 seasons. But not quite today probably.