Magic Starting 5: Lakers Trade For Orlando Center Mo Bamba
1. MO SAYS GOODBYE TO MAGIC
"The Orlando Magic is making a move just before the NBA Trade Deadline.
According to The Athletic, the Magic is sending Mo Bamba to the Los Angeles Lakers for point guard Patrick Beverley and a second-round pick."
2. WILL PATRICK BEVERLEY STAY OR GO?
"Beverley, 34, is set to hit free agency after his contract expires at season's end. He's averaging 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season. While the numbers aren't glowing, he provides energy and defense to any team he's been apart of, playing 11 seasons in the league with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lakers."
3. ALL NBA TRADES FROM DEADLINE DAY
Here is a look at all the trades that have taken place this season, including all of which were announced on deadline day.
4. MAGIC GRAB BIG WIN VS. NUGGETS
"The victory completes the revenge tour after Nikola Jokic hit a game-winner just before the buzzer in the team's first meeting last month."
5. NEXT MAGIC GAME
The Magic will return to the court tomorrow night against the Miami Heat at 7:00 p.m. You can watch in-market on Bally Sports Florida or out-of-market on NBA League Pass.
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