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NBA Free Agency: Magic Interested in 'Two-Way Threat' Gary Trent Jr.?

The Orlando Magic could look to sign Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. in free agency.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is due for some change in the coming weeks with the NBA Draft and start of free agency.

Considering Orlando ranks among the top teams in terms of cap space, the Magic can acquire big names who warrant hefty price tags in free agency this summer.

Among the players that would fit the roster that could make sense for Orlando financially is Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr.

"Trent is a two-way threat who provides floor-spacing and shot making both in and outside the arc," Bleacher Report writes.

Trent Jr., 24, averaged 17.4 points last season and has shot 38.4 percent from beyond the three-point line throughout his five-year career with the Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers.

The Magic's interest in Trent could be determined based on its decision with Gary Harris in free agency. Harris is set to make $13 million this upcoming season, but none of that money is guaranteed ... yet. 

The money on his deal becomes guaranteed on June 29, days before the start of free agency. The Magic would have to cut him before free agency without knowing if the team will sign a replacement. That's why it would be expected for the Magic to keep Harris and guarantee his contract.

However, if Orlando parts ways with Harris, either by waiving or trading him, Trent could be an option for the Magic to sign.

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Jeremy Brener
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.

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