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NBA Trades: 1 trade target for every Southeast Division team

By Dalton Sell

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 29: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball while being guarded by Myles Turner #33 and Caris LeVert #22 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 29, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 29: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball while being guarded by Myles Turner #33 and Caris LeVert #22 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 29, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 01: Caris LeVert #22 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 01, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, NBA Trades: 1 trade target for every Southeast Division team. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

With the 2022 trade deadline inching closer and closer, NBA trades will begin taking shape sooner rather than later. After covering the Central and the Atlantic Divisions, it is time to dish out a trade target for every team in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division.

NBA Trades Southeast Division: Orlando Magic – Caris LeVert

With the worst record in the NBA at 8-35, any moves that the Orlando Magic make leading up to the deadline will focus on improving their roster for next season and beyond.

They have several pieces in place to build around for the future in Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs, along with a pair of currently sidelined players in Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz. If the Magic want to accelerate their rebuild, one player that should be of interest to them is Caris LeVert.

LeVert has blossomed into a special talent over the past two seasons since being traded to the Indiana Pacers, averaging 19.4 points and 4.6 assists per game. Though the Magic have an ample amount of talent in the backcourt as is, adding someone like LeVert could be a game-changer as they look to try and get back on the right track next season.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania (subscription required), the Pacers have taken trade calls on several players on the roster, including LeVert. The guard will be in high demand over the next month, and the Magic would be wise to at least kick the tires on a potential deal.

Set to make $17.5 million this season and $18.8 million next season, LeVert would be a pricey acquisition for the Magic to target, but he could be a great piece to add as they build for the future.