NBA Trade Rumors: Teams That Could Trade For Paul George

Apr 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is congratulated by head coach Frank Vogel as he comes out of the game in the first half against the Toronto Raptors in game two of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pacers 98-87. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) celebrates with guard Elfrid Payton (4), guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Mario Hezonja (23) after he dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-116. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have one of the deepest and most upside-laced rosters in the Association. There’s at least one player with All-Star potential at all five positions, and another could be found in the 2016 NBA Draft.

With the 11th-best lottery odds in 2016, Orlando already has the foundation for trade discussions.

In terms of the personnel, there’s incredible upside across the board. In the backcourt, 22-year-old point guard Elfrid Payton and 24-year-old shooting guard Victor Oladipo are both incredibly promising players who have shown flashes of becoming All-Stars in the near future.

Complementing that duo along the perimeter are 23-year-old restricted free agent Evan Fournier and 21-year-old 2015 Top 5 draft pick Mario Hezonja.

If that surplus of young talent weren’t enough, 20-year-old power forward Aaron Gordon and 25-year-old center Nikola Vucevic have both flashed star potential of their own. Any combination of the listed players would rationally catch Indiana’s eye, and the addition of a lottery pick would certainly sweeten the deal.

Orlando has a long history of losing superstars, but it could feasibly add one in a blockbuster trade for George.

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