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Insider Says 1 NBA Team Has Been Quietly Aggressive On Trade Market
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-says-1-nba-team-has-been-quietly-aggressive-on-trade-market/
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It’s been a roller-coaster season for the Orlando Magic.
Even after losing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to injury, they have managed to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Now, they’re reportedly looking to bolster their chances.
The Magic could certainly use either of those players, starting with Fox, the Sacramento Kings star.
Jalen Suggs is an elite backcourt defender and a formidable perimeter player defensively, but the Magic needs additional playmaking and scoring from the point guard position, and Anthony Black may not be fully prepared at this time.
As for Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets, he fits the bill as another lengthy and switchable forward who can knock down shots from all three levels.
The Magic can be a real nuisance on defense when they’re at their best, and their mix of youth and talent should make them a difficult team to face for years ahead.
Then again, things won’t be easy in the Eastern Conference, and as such, Orlando might still need to make a couple of tweaks to its lineup to get into the playoffs.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hasn’t given them the 3-and-D veteran they hoped to have when they signed him, and he might be one of the odd men out when the Magic decide to make a move.
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Magic Are Showing Trade Interest In Nets Veteran
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/magic-are-showing-trade-interest-in-nets-veteran/
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The Brooklyn Nets have a 15-33 record and sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, and by now, they have virtually no shot at reaching the play-in tournament.
They have already traded away a couple of their key contributors this season, and they’re expected to be sellers once again as the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches.
Forward Cameron Johnson has been the subject of trade rumors for the last several months, and per NBACentral, the Orlando Magic are interested in acquiring him.
Johnson is the type of player who could make a significant difference for a number of teams across the league thanks to his multiple skill sets.
He’s averaging 19.4 points a game on 49.1 percent field-goal shooting and 41.9 percent from 3-point range, and he is also regarded as an excellent defender.
Orlando got off to a 15-7 start, which led many to think they were on the doorstep of becoming contenders, but they have fallen apart since, and they have fallen to seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 24-25 record.
While they’re third in defensive rating, they have major problems offensively — they’re 29th in offensive rating and last in points per game and pace.
Johnson would give them some much-needed offensive firepower alongside rising star Paolo Banchero and big man Franz Wagner, and at 28 years of age, he would give them a veteran who has been to the NBA Finals who is also young enough to be on roughly the same timeline as the rest of the roster.
However, it is thought that the Nets want multiple first-round draft picks for Johnson, so it remains to be seen if the Magic are willing and able to meet such a price.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/magic-are-showing-trade-interest-in-nets-veteran/
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Analyst Names The ‘Hardest Playing Team’ In The NBA
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-names-the-hardest-playing-team-in-the-nba/
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There are plenty of challenging teams in the NBA right now, but which one is doing the most and playing the toughest kind of basketball?
According to Brian Scalabrine, the choice is clear.
Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Scalabrine said the Orlando Magic are the “hardest playing team, by far, in the league.”
Scalabrine predicted that if the league was surveyed about which team is most difficult, the Magic would be at the top of the list.
He said:
This has been a long time coming for the Magic.
They have been putting together a strong roster for years.
They had to fight through season after season of being an afterthought and sitting toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Things are very different now, and they are the fourth-best team in their conference and have a 19-12 record.
While there might be teams that have better records, there is something about this Magic team that feels intangible and unstoppable at times.
They play with a level of energy and drive that can only be created by players who have something to prove and really believe in themselves.
They have the energy and they have the desire, but what will that lead to?
Even with all their enthusiasm and their brand of tough playing, there is tons of competition for the Magic.
The New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Cleveland Cavaliers all sit ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings.
With that being said, they took down the Celtics on Monday night, proving that they really aren’t afraid of anyone else.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-names-the-hardest-playing-team-in-the-nba/
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Magic Are Shopping Veteran Guard In Trade Market
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/magic-are-shopping-veteran-guard-in-trade-market/
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For years, the Orlando Magic have had a surplus of backcourt options.
Deciding not to bring Markelle Fultz back did not resolve that issue, especially since they added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the roster.
If anything, Anthony Black’s surge has given Jamahl Mosley a good problem to have.
That’s why it’s not surprising to see that someone has to go.
With that in mind, the Magic have decided to shop veteran PG Cole Anthony around the league, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports.
The UNC product is averaging a career-low 11 minutes per game.
A former first-round pick, Anthony has never been able to establish himself as a consistent contributor, and he’s not a starting-caliber point guard in this league.
However, he’s a very talented three-level scorer who could be a solid offensive catalyst off the bench for contending teams that need backcourt depth.
The Magic have struggled with injuries this season, losing their two best players, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, for long stretches.
Even so, they continue to be one of the best teams in the league, suffocating their opposition on the defensive end of the floor with their combination of length, athleticism, and switchability.
Anthony’s trade value in the market is unclear right now.
But given his youth and team-friendly salary, it wouldn’t be shocking to see multiple teams contacting the Magic to inquire about his availability and a potential transaction.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/magic-are-shopping-veteran-guard-in-trade-market/
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Odds Show The Betting Favorite To Land De’Aaron Fox In Potential Trade
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/odds-show-the-betting-favorite-to-land-deaaron-fox-in-potential-trade/
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The Sacramento Kings have hit a rough patch during this 2024-25 NBA regular season, with the team having lost seven out of their last 10 games and seemingly on the verge of letting the season get out of control in terms of remaining in the playoff picture in a very competitive Western Conference.
With the Kings not working as currently constructed, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that the team tries to shake things up ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 6, with one of their star players potentially heading elsewhere in the coming weeks.
Arguably, the most desirable player on the Kings roster at the moment is star point guard De’Aaron Fox, who could be the one player that teams around the league call Sacramento with the most interest.
After a poor start to the season with Paolo Banchero out with an injury, the Orlando Magic have been able to get back on track as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and the team could look to bolster its roster with a proven scorer like Fox, as Bovada has Orlando with the best odds to trade for the talented point guard via NBA Central.
The Magic are a defensive-minded basketball team and could use a scorer like Fox in the backcourt to help put points on the board.
However, it is uncertain what the Magic would be offering in return for Fox and whether it will impact their depth, but it is an interesting scenario for both teams that are focused on being playoff squads this season.
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Video Shows Mac McClung Working At Fast Food Restaurant After Winning Dunk Contest
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/video-s...t-food-restaurant-after-winning-dunk-contest/
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Mac McClung has earned three times more from Slam Dunk contests than he has as an NBA player.
That’s why it’s only right that he seizes every opportunity to capitalize on his recent success and attention.
With that in mind, fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane’s got him to serve their customers in the drive-thru.
Mac McClung working at Raising Cane's after winning the dunk contestpic.twitter.com/vTtn5OeDhA
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 19, 2025
Yahoo Sports shared a hilarious clip of the three-time Slam Dunk contest winner serving orders.
Following the contest, the fans joked that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver owed McClung a lot of money for single-handedly saving All-Star Weekend three years in a row.
Even so, it shouldn’t have to be that way.
With all due respect to McClung, who’s a rightful and deserving winner and who might even beat NBA superstars, the fans don’t want to see G-League players during All-Star Weekend.
Ja Morant recently claimed that McClung’s explosive dunks made him want to participate in the Slam Dunk contest next year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was also on board with the idea, and Morant reached out to Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine as well.
Now, that’s a Slam Dunk contest.
Of course, McClung has also earned a right to defend his title and show how he can hold his own against some of the best in-game dunkers in the league.
Hopefully, the NBA will find a way to convince the players to actually give the fans what they want to see, just like it used to be years ago.
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