114. Trade Deadline Expectations; Orlando’s Own Death Lineup; Magic 27-24

The Orlando Magic are 27-24 after a disappointingly bad defeat in Miami to conclude a 3-2 road trip. That was the last game going into the Thursday February 8th NBA trade deadline. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had amazing moments on this 5-game road trip, but there are pain points with this roster. Although the team appears to have a ‘death lineup’ it can rely on late in games. Are the Magic good enough to be top 8 in the East – which would guarantee two play-in games - without making a trade? What about top 6 and bypassing the play-in entirely for the playoffs? Do the playoffs matter to Jeff Weltman? What are the trade expectations of the Magic front office? And how it’s possible they differ plenty from what the fans want. The Magic got Gary Harris back during the trip and finally have all of their bodies back for now. Or do external moves need to be made to help with Paolo and Franz’s growth trajectory? Making a trade now instead of relying on free agency may be more prudent. Trade discussions, trade targets, trade scenarios. Who and what are on the block for the Magic? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language