Magic Starting 5: Prospective Trades Orlando Can Make Before Deadline

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Jeremy Brener | Feb 3, 2023

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1. FOUR MAGIC TRADES

"Sitting with the fifth-worst record in the league and 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic isn't expected to be a major player in this year's trade deadline. However, according to Marc Stein, the team is fielding calls on four players in particular ... Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Gary Harris and Terrence Ross."

2. PAOLO BANCHERO SNUBBED FROM ALL-STAR TEAM?

"Banchero had potential to be an All-Star after finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference voting for the frontcourt, but he was likely one of the last players left off the list."

3. FS1'S 'UNDISPUTED' PRAISES MAGIC

"While discussing the Boston Celtics and whether they are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, FS1's Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless brought up the fact that the Magic had beaten the team with the NBA's best record three times this season, including last Monday in Orlando."

4. LATEST MOCK DRAFT

"In Bleacher Report's latest two-round mock draft, the Magic is projected to take Villanova small forward Cam Whitmore at No. 5 and Baylor shooting guard Keyonte George at No. 9. However, the biggest name in the draft haul may come at pick No. 35, where the Magic takes Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates."

5. NEXT MAGIC GAME

The Magic will return to the court tonight on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 p.m. You can watch in-market on Bally Sports Florida or out-of-market on NBA League Pass.

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Published Feb 3, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.