Magic Starting 5: Trade Markelle Fultz?

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 4, 2022

Magic Starting 5: Trade Markelle Fultz? /

Start your day off with ‘Magic Starting 5,’ where we look at five of the NBA's biggest storylines for today, including what's going on with the Orlando Magic.

1. TRADE MARKELLE FULTZ?

"The interesting part of this situation – not just for the Magic, but for any potential team linked to Westbrook – is that Westbrook wouldn't have to play a single minute for the team he's traded. If Orlando simply wanted to snag the Lakers' 2027 first-round draft pick, which figures to be a valuable one based on L.A.'s current trajectory, they could do the trade above and then come to a buyout agreement with Westbrook, who is on an expiring $47 million contract."

2. YOUNG GUARD ROTATION

"While Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz appear to have large roles at season's start, other young pieces used Summer League as an opportunity to solidify a place on the roster."

3. ANTHONY vs. SUGGS

"In the meantime, part of the build includes the backcourt tandem of Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs, who have a number of things going for them, starting with ... Cole Anthony is 22. Jalen Suggs is 21. And it is for that reason that we find ourselves a bit mystified by the national media suggestion that the young duo is destined for a breakup - in fact, a trade."

4. DONOVAN MITCHELL TO KNICKS?

"What is the holdup between the New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz regarding a deal to bring the three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell back home? 'Low-balling.'"

5. MAGIC FACT OF THE DAY

In his six-year career, Tariq Abdul-Wahad played 46 games for the Magic in the 1999-00 season. It was one of the best stretches of his career, where he averaged 12.2 points per game.

Published Aug 4, 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.