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One trade each NBA team should consider

By Nick Crain

San Antonio Spurs DeMar DeRozan (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NBA Orlando Magic DeMar DeRozan
Orlando Magic DeMar DeRozan (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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The Orlando Magic are a fringe playoff team. With the roster as currently constructed, that appears to be exactly what they will be going forward this season. What could they do to raise their ceiling? Trade for a reliable veteran scorer.

DeMar DeRozan would be a clear upgrade from Aaron Gordon. While Gordon has a brighter future, due to only being 24 years old, DeRozan is much better now. This would make the Magic much better for the next few seasons while the Spurs would get younger, which is much needed.

Gordon would be a great piece to start a core around going forward in San Antonio with guys like Dejounte Murray, Lonnie Walker and Derrick White.

If Orlando wants to be a true playoff threat in the Eastern Conference, a move like this is something they would have to make.