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NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Targeting A Scorer

By Justin Rowan

Dec 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) reacts after a play with forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Magic win 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) reacts after a play with forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Magic win 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dribbles the ball between Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) and guard Nik Stauskas (11) in the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dribbles the ball between Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) and guard Nik Stauskas (11) in the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Terrence Ross

It may surprise you to learn that Terrence Ross is fourth in the NBA in points per possession out of players with at least 100 touches. Ross has been off to a fantastic start for the Toronto Raptors and, with a bargain contract, could be an enticing target for the Magic.

The Raptors are looking to improve, specifically at the power forward position. While Pascal Siakam has been good for a rookie, neither he nor Jared Sullinger really would be enough to help the team overcome the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.

The Raptors tried to go after Serge Ibaka on draft night and failed. Now, with the asking price likely reduced there’s a possibly that a deal could be swung. Ross would be the obvious first choice for the Magic. Ross will be turning 26 this year and could blossom in a scoring role with the Magic.

With DeMarre Carroll and DeMar DeRozan locked into long-term deals, the opportunity just isn’t there for Ross. Norman Powell has also shown tremendous upside and presents the Raptors with a younger, cheaper option that fits better with the defensive identity they’re trying to build.

Adding Ibaka would make the Raptors a legitimate force in the Eastern Conference and increase their chances of making the NBA Finals, while the Magic would be able to move Gordon to the power forward position next to Ross.

The Raptors also have plenty of assets to sweeten the deal, including their first-round pick, the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round pick, Cory Joseph, Delon Wright, Lucas Nogueira and more.

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This type of deal would give them a younger option that fits, without sacrificing the potential of Gordon.

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