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NBA Trade Rumors: Magic Rookie Paolo Banchero 'Untouchable'
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic has a lot of players that won't warrant trade consideration this summer. Every young piece on the Magic roster flashed some type of ability that improves his future stock this past season.
However, Bleacher Report believes that the only untouchable player on the team is Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero.
"Orlando's 12-win jump from a season ago was in big part thanks to Banchero, who led the Magic (and all rookies) with an even 20.0 points per game," Bleacher Report writes. "His 6.9 rebounds were good for fifth among all first-year players, while his 3.7 assists ranked third. The Magic have some real building blocks now, with Banchero joining Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Bol Bol and Markelle Fultz as players all 24 or younger to grow with. For now, Banchero has the highest ceiling and the highest floor, as his blend of size and athleticism will continue to be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams."
The Magic could be in line to make a big trade this summer for a veteran piece that can help Orlando become a more complete team sooner. With two first-round picks and room running out in the rotation, the Magic could package some assets and cash in for a valuable asset. There's a good chance most of the Magic core is safe, but Banchero is the player deemed the most "untouchable."
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