NBA Trade Rumors: Magic Interested in Raptors Guard Fred VanVleet?

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is the subject of trade rumors. Could the Orlando Magic make a move?

Jeremy Brener | Dec 11, 2022

NBA Trade Rumors: Magic Interested in Raptors Guard Fred VanVleet? /

ORLANDO - Fred VanVleet will don his Toronto Raptors jersey tonight against the Orlando Magic. But could there be a chance he swaps out red for blue very soon?

According to Bleacher Report, the Raptors might be looking to restructure their team soon if it doesn't improve from its .500 mark. A player who could be on the block is VanVleet.

"The timeline of their players don't match," one source said. "They have good players, but it will be interesting to see how they navigate with OG [Anunoby] and Fred [VanVleet].

"The bigger question is VanVleet, who turns 29 in February. With his experience, some sources believe he could be a target of some of the younger teams with cap space, like the Magic. Orlando could even offer a package before the deadline with one of its younger guards like Cole Anthony, a center in Bamba and perhaps a veteran like Harris to the Raptors."

Trading for VanVleet would give Orlando a more consistent performer at the point guard position. He would likely slide into Markelle Fultz's spot in the starting lineup alongside Franz Wagner, Bol Bol, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. The team could also swap out Fultz for Bol and have two point guards on the floor next to a pair of point forwards.

For now, it's all speculation, but when the unofficial Dec. 15 start of trade season comes this week, the whispers could start getting a little louder.

VanVleet's Raptors face the Magic tonight at 6 p.m.

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Published Dec 11, 2022

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.