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Ranking every Orlando Magic player by trade likelihood
Orlando has shown they belong in playoff contention as 2024 begins. But they could use a mid-season trade to address their needs. Here is a ranked list of players who are most likely on the trading black before the trade deadline.
8. Ranking all Orlando Magic players by trade likelihood: Wendell Carter has had a difficult season due to a left-hand injury, but he is beginning to get back into rhythm. The former seventh overall pick in the 2018 draft is in his fifth season and has been a dominant force at the center position since coming to Orlando. There are not many pieces on this Orlando Magic roster that need to be traded. The players still have plenty of time to develop and grow.
He started 115 games and averaged 15.1 points per game during the previous two seasons. Carter’s shooting percentage has increased; in 13 games, he is shooting 40.6 percent from three. Despite the limited sample size, something cannot be overlooked.
He’ll undoubtedly be among the team’s greatest shooters if he can maintain this pace of shooting. For a 6-foot-10, 270-pound center, it is not terrible.
He has one of the better contracts in the NBA for a starter as well. He is only 24 years old and is paid $13 million this season. He is owed $11.9 million and $10.8 million in the final two years of his contract. That is 8.42 percent and 6.95 percent of the projected league cap.
Less than 7 percent of the cap for a top-15 center is a steal and Jeff Weltman should be applauded.
Carter is still improving. With his contract, he will be in Orlando for years to come unless the Magic trade for a star. Carter could be part of a package that lands an elite talent for the Magic, but the Magic are not likely ready to trade their big man.
7. Jett Howard
The 11th overall pick last season has spent more time in the G-League than on the court for the Orlando Magic.
He is playing well, averaging 21.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game through six games for the Osceola Magic. Howard is gaining valuable playing experience and shooting 10.2 threes per game. He has shot 12 threes so far this season for the Orlando Magic, so the ability to be a focal point in the G-League is encouraging.
