Official 2025-2026 Magic Trade ideas thread

[DiplomaticMagic]

Seen someone on twitter suggest a Tyus Jones for Joe Ingles trade.

Yes please lol

[drsd]

Hezonja had possibly the lowest bbiq I have ever seen.

My God he sucked.

In stark contrast to NBA Champion Darko Miličić.

[basketballRob]

Max Strus and Dean Wade for Isaac and Jett make sense for both teams.

We'd be on the hook for Strus' contract, but he's a good player. I like his defense, and he can hit outside shots.

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[Skybox]

Max Strus and Dean Wade for Isaac and Jett make sense for both teams.

We'd be on the hook for Strus' contract, but he's a good player. I like his defense, and he can hit outside shots.

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Strus is out for months with a Jones fracture in his foot...that's a serious injury requiring a screw in midfoot because blood flow is limited for healing...it's a dicey one.

[Ducklett]

Cant see who is going to trade for JI.
All it takes is one fool. Fingers crossed.

There is several NBA twitterites saying that teams are interested in JI? Do you have some information that runs counter to that reporting? I am not being snarky, just curious where you are coming from after someone posting the reporting 4 posts above yours.

[jezzerinho]

Cant see who is going to trade for JI.
All it takes is one fool. Fingers crossed.

There is several NBA twitterites saying that teams are interested in JI? Do you have some information that runs counter to that reporting? I am not being snarky, just curious where you are coming from after someone posting the reporting 4 posts above yours.

Nope. No info. I don't believe any of that twitter speculation either tho. I just don't think JI's combination of poor performance, high salary in a cap-squeezed market and injury proclivity is going to be very appealing.

[Skybox]

I guess Jett IS an NBA player...it will be determined how far he can progress. I'd still say his time in ORL is done and we basically burned a whole year of potential development (when weren't really competitive and could afford to play him) wasting his time in the G League. Point being, maybe some team without the same sense of immediacy as ORL might take a cheap swing. What's the best we could hope for...

BRK sends: Claxton
ORL sends: Isaac, Goga, Howard, 2 srps
Why: ORL cements their defense, but doesn't shed much future $$...Whether Clax starts or backs up WCJ, ORL just added a guy similar to Isaac defensively, but healthy for roughly the same as Isaac & Goga's deals and sheds Howard's expiring immediately. Bottom line, ORL gets better and deeper. BRK takes a swing on Isaac's return to excellence and/or limping his way to non-guaranteed status. Goga is a solid, inexpensive place holder at C and could become more (?). Howard is a free look at a young prospect with an expiring deal who is starting to show signs of life. His father is on the BRK coaching staff and may feel he's been badly misused in ORL and convinces their FO that he is a steal in the making. ORL definitely facing cap issues next year, but adding talent means challenging NOW and maybe shedding a big piece this summer if needed, if the fit isn't optimal. Clax is a C, but he could also play next to Moe in a very complementary frontcourt pairing...Claxton, Moe, TdS, AB, Tyus/Jase, Penda is a TOUGH second unit.

Presuming ORL was going to let Jett walk and his expring is irrelevant to their 26-27 cap situation, this trade results in ORL saving appx $1m next year, which is insignificant, but Claxton vaults their defense into a much better, deeper, more versatile situation. Unless ORL has some way to get off Isaac's deal, they might just opt for "getting better" over saving significant cap...I'd understand if small-market, small budget ORL isn't thinking this way.

or...
I wonder if NOLA, who sees Derik Queen as their future offensive hub, might take a swing at Isaac as a very complementary defender next to him. Always thought the same way about Sabonis in SAC...Both FO's have been seen to be "pliable" - might be worth a call.

ORL sends: Jonathan Isaac, Jett Howard
NOLA sends: Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey

awful financially for ORL, but we get much improved. NOLA saves some cap and maybe finds an ideal pairing next to Queen and a prospect that can shoot and maybe more in a new environment. ORL eats increased salary but attaches no picks for a significant upgrade to their bench unit.

[Rainwater]

Other than trading JI, I could see the Magic doing nothing at the trade deadline.

[basketballRob]

Da Silva needs to slow down Tobias

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[basketballRob]

Delete.

[Magic_Johnny12]

It’s slim pickings out there, I canvassed the league and contracts and these are some of the more realistic options I came up with:

1) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Jusuf Nurkic (expiring)

2) Jonathan Isaac for Robert Williams (expiring)

3) Tyus Jones + Jett Howard for Mike Conley (expiring)

4) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Harrison Barnes (expiring)

5) Jonathan Isaac for Kelly Olynk (expiring)

6) Jonathan Isaac + Tyus Jones for Maxi Kleber + Gabe Vincent (both expirings)

7) Jonathan Isaac + Tyus Jones for Collin Sexton (expiring)

8) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Zach Collins (expiring)

9) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard + Tyus Jones for Ayo Donsumo + Kevin Huerter (both expirings, both fit really well).

10) Tyus Jones for Ayo

*It seems as Chicago will be one of the better trading partners this season for Orlando with their expirings/trajectory/roster etc. There’s several different options with their roster that makes sense for both parties.


Of course there will likely be SRP’s involved either direction, but the more I look at our finances and the current players/contracts available the more I think Orlando stands pat this deadline.

[VFX]

It’s slim pickings out there...

Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Harrison Barnes (expiring)

This is the only trade that really makes sense to me out of your list.

If we expect Moe Wagner to return I don't see them getting a 4th Center next to Goga, Carter, and Moe.
If we expect Paolo to return I don't see them switching up the TDS minutes at PF when Franz is in.
Isaac is no longer needed because Penda can fill in as a PF/C also in this regard.

Harrison Barnes can provide needed 3/4 wing minutes when Orlando needs reliable firepower that isn't non-vet rookie deal guys (TDS, AB, Jett)

I don't think they are going to entertain Tyus trades at all. He's on a one year deal and wont get extended. Just because fans don't like seeing him out there in place of Jase doesn't mean he's actually available or a trade asset.

But yeah, they probably do nothing.

[MasterGMer]

Who should be our backup PG? Mike Conley sounds pretty good.

[CocoaFan]

I guess Jett IS an NBA player...it will be determined how far he can progress. I'd still say his time in ORL is done and we basically burned a whole year of potential development (when weren't really competitive and could afford to play him) wasting his time in the G League. Point being, maybe some team without the same sense of immediacy as ORL might take a cheap swing. What's the best we could hope for...

BRK sends: Claxton
ORL sends: Isaac, Goga, Howard, 2 srps
Why: ORL cements their defense, but doesn't shed much future $$...Whether Clax starts or backs up WCJ, ORL just added a guy similar to Isaac defensively, but healthy for roughly the same as Isaac & Goga's deals and sheds Howard's expiring immediately. Bottom line, ORL gets better and deeper. BRK takes a swing on Isaac's return to excellence and/or limping his way to non-guaranteed status. Goga is a solid, inexpensive place holder at C and could become more (?). Howard is a free look at a young prospect with an expiring deal who is starting to show signs of life. His father is on the BRK coaching staff and may feel he's been badly misused in ORL and convinces their FO that he is a steal in the making. ORL definitely facing cap issues next year, but adding talent means challenging NOW and maybe shedding a big piece this summer if needed, if the fit isn't optimal. Clax is a C, but he could also play next to Moe in a very complementary frontcourt pairing...Claxton, Moe, TdS, AB, Tyus/Jase, Penda is a TOUGH second unit.

Presuming ORL was going to let Jett walk and his expring is irrelevant to their 26-27 cap situation, this trade results in ORL saving appx $1m next year, which is insignificant, but Claxton vaults their defense into a much better, deeper, more versatile situation. Unless ORL has some way to get off Isaac's deal, they might just opt for "getting better" over saving significant cap...I'd understand if small-market, small budget ORL isn't thinking this way.

or...
I wonder if NOLA, who sees Derik Queen as their future offensive hub, might take a swing at Isaac as a very complementary defender next to him. Always thought the same way about Sabonis in SAC...Both FO's have been seen to be "pliable" - might be worth a call.

ORL sends: Jonathan Isaac, Jett Howard
NOLA sends: Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey

awful financially for ORL, but we get much improved. NOLA saves some cap and maybe finds an ideal pairing next to Queen and a prospect that can shoot and maybe more in a new environment. ORL eats increased salary but attaches no picks for a significant upgrade to their bench unit.

I had one that's similar but is more of a salary dump to try to get our books in order.

ORL sends: Isaac, Jett and Goga
SAC sends: DeRozen

Why for SAC: Goga and Isaac improve their front court which they've been trying to do forever, and maybe Jett pans out and they re-sign him. Low risk move for SAC. DeRozen isn't helping them win and I can't see them re-signing him. If they can get a better offer they obviously take it.

De Rozen expires at the end of the year and we'd let him walk. We get Isaac ($15M), Jett (UFA), Goga ($7.6M), and Tyus (UFA) off the books and sign near minimum level players as replacements. We will still be over the Luxory Tax if we resign Moe, but we could be below the 1st Apron.

[CocoaFan]

We did the same thing with Hezonja.

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Hezonja had possibly the lowest bbiq I have ever seen.

My God he sucked.

His irrational confidene just couldnt keep up with his skills.

I smell some Cole Anthony cooking

[MasterGMer]

I guess Jett IS an NBA player...it will be determined how far he can progress. I'd still say his time in ORL is done and we basically burned a whole year of potential development (when weren't really competitive and could afford to play him) wasting his time in the G League. Point being, maybe some team without the same sense of immediacy as ORL might take a cheap swing. What's the best we could hope for...

BRK sends: Claxton
ORL sends: Isaac, Goga, Howard, 2 srps
Why: ORL cements their defense, but doesn't shed much future $$...Whether Clax starts or backs up WCJ, ORL just added a guy similar to Isaac defensively, but healthy for roughly the same as Isaac & Goga's deals and sheds Howard's expiring immediately. Bottom line, ORL gets better and deeper. BRK takes a swing on Isaac's return to excellence and/or limping his way to non-guaranteed status. Goga is a solid, inexpensive place holder at C and could become more (?). Howard is a free look at a young prospect with an expiring deal who is starting to show signs of life. His father is on the BRK coaching staff and may feel he's been badly misused in ORL and convinces their FO that he is a steal in the making. ORL definitely facing cap issues next year, but adding talent means challenging NOW and maybe shedding a big piece this summer if needed, if the fit isn't optimal. Clax is a C, but he could also play next to Moe in a very complementary frontcourt pairing...Claxton, Moe, TdS, AB, Tyus/Jase, Penda is a TOUGH second unit.

Presuming ORL was going to let Jett walk and his expring is irrelevant to their 26-27 cap situation, this trade results in ORL saving appx $1m next year, which is insignificant, but Claxton vaults their defense into a much better, deeper, more versatile situation. Unless ORL has some way to get off Isaac's deal, they might just opt for "getting better" over saving significant cap...I'd understand if small-market, small budget ORL isn't thinking this way.

or...
I wonder if NOLA, who sees Derik Queen as their future offensive hub, might take a swing at Isaac as a very complementary defender next to him. Always thought the same way about Sabonis in SAC...Both FO's have been seen to be "pliable" - might be worth a call.

ORL sends: Jonathan Isaac, Jett Howard
NOLA sends: Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey

awful financially for ORL, but we get much improved. NOLA saves some cap and maybe finds an ideal pairing next to Queen and a prospect that can shoot and maybe more in a new environment. ORL eats increased salary but attaches no picks for a significant upgrade to their bench unit.

I had one that's similar but is more of a salary dump to try to get our books in order.

ORL sends: Isaac, Jett and Goga
SAC sends: DeRozen

Why for SAC: Goga and Isaac improve their front court which they've been trying to do forever, and maybe Jett pans out and they re-sign him. Low risk move for SAC. DeRozen isn't helping them win and I can't see them re-signing him. If they can get a better offer they obviously take it.

De Rozen expires at the end of the year and we'd let him walk. We get Isaac ($15M), Jett (UFA), Goga ($7.6M), and Tyus (UFA) off the books and sign near minimum level players as replacements. We will still be over the Luxory Tax if we resign Moe, but we could be below the 1st Apron.

Nothing against DeRozen, we do not need a ball heavy guard/forward. We have too many to share the ball. We need someone else like Rim protection and shooting. Plus we still need a back up PG

[MasterGMer]

Giannis went off on his teammates. I really do think he is a goner by Feb.

Whether teams like NYK is going to pull a package for him and trade him, we will see

Is Orlando a dark horse in pursuing Giannis? We have the young players plus assets. If Giannis like "Florida Cities", hey, can we make it work?

But again, if somehow Orlando wants to get in the conversation, it is going to cost a lot and can be a blockbuster.

Do we need him? Without Paolo we beat NYK twice plus DET. We are easily one of the fav in the East if Cleveland and NYK slide.

Again? Does his age fit our timeline with Paolo being 23 and Franz plus Jalen 24.

Plus what kind of package would it take? We part ways with Franz or Paolo? I do not want to do that certainly.

So it is what it is. I never doubt his talent. But could we be a dark horse if this FO is all in on winning championship in recent years?

It is going to cost a lot. But we certainly need to be motivated to do it to get him. And that is a huge committment. Just pure speculation

[CocoaFan]

It’s slim pickings out there, I canvassed the league and contracts and these are some of the more realistic options I came up with:

1) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Jusuf Nurkic (expiring)

2) Jonathan Isaac for Robert Williams (expiring)

3) Tyus Jones + Jett Howard for Mike Conley (expiring)

4) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Harrison Barnes (expiring)

5) Jonathan Isaac for Kelly Olynk (expiring)

6) Jonathan Isaac + Tyus Jones for Maxi Kleber + Gabe Vincent (both expirings)

7) Jonathan Isaac + Tyus Jones for Collin Sexton (expiring)

8) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard for Zach Collins (expiring)

9) Jonathan Isaac + Jett Howard + Tyus Jones for Ayo Donsumo + Kevin Huerter (both expirings, both fit really well).

10) Tyus Jones for Ayo

*It seems as Chicago will be one of the better trading partners this season for Orlando with their expirings/trajectory/roster etc. There’s several different options with their roster that makes sense for both parties.


Of course there will likely be SRP’s involved either direction, but the more I look at our finances and the current players/contracts available the more I think Orlando stands pat this deadline.

Thanks for the research. I would do all of them except #3, #9 and #10. I think management is going to try to reduce salary which means Isaac, Tyus and Jett (and maybe Goga) have to go this offseason. With #3 we would have to add another player because we're at the 14 player minimum and not sure what that would do with us going over the 1st Apron. #9 and #10 would add salary after this year and I don't think Chicago would do those deals anyway.

[VFX]

Is Orlando a dark horse in pursuing Giannis? We have the young players plus assets.

No. We don't. Orlando doesn't even have picks and they aren't trading 21-23 year old max contract guys for him. Makes no sense.

But again, if somehow Orlando wants to get in the conversation, it is going to cost a lot and can be a blockbuster.

Do we need him? Without Paolo we beat NYK twice plus DET. We are easily one of the fav in the East if Cleveland and NYK slide.

No. He is the same archetype as Paolo only older and more injured more often. He changes nothing about how the offense would run.

Again? Does his age fit our timeline with Paolo being 23 and Franz plus Jalen 24.

No.

Plus what kind of package would it take? We part ways with Franz or Paolo? I do not want to do that certainly.

No package exists that other teams could beat with picks and the players it would cost aren't on the table.

So it is what it is. I never doubt his talent. But could we be a dark horse if this FO is all in on winning championship in recent years?

It is going to cost a lot. But we certainly need to be motivated to do it to get him. And that is a huge committment. Just pure speculation

You make this speculation once every 2-3 months and the answers haven't changed.

[VFX]

Who should be our backup PG? Mike Conley sounds pretty good.

Backup point guard is negligible because the rotation is:

Suggs/Bane/AB playing 24-34mpg
Tyus Jones playing 8-14mpg
Jase Richardson taking whatever remaining minutes Jones isn't getting and likely getting more as the season goes.

Conley plays 20mpg right now and would get nowhere close to those minutes here. Like Tyus, he wouldn't even do anything in this system. He would stand in a corner after handing a ball to a wing.