Magic Starting 5: Dame Time for Blockbuster Trade?
"If that [No. 3] pick doesn't go, Lillard likely does, in this case serving as the fast-forward button for an ascending Magic team that played winning basketball for the campaign's final four months-plus," Bleacher Report writes.
"The Magic are building around two focal offensive players in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, creating a need for shooting elsewhere on the floor, something Thompson doesn't necessarily provide yet," ESPN writes. But because Orlando has two lottery picks, there's rationale to swing on upside at No. 6, then address that need more directly at No. 11."
"While the Magic has a crowded backcourt already with Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs among others, Black's potential may be too strong for Orlando to pass up on if he's on the board when the Magic is on the clock."
4. NBA FINALS SCHEDULE
Game 2 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 4, 8:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 8:30 p.m.
Game 5 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Monday, June 12, 8:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat, Thursday, June 15, 8:30 p.m.
Game 7 - Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.
5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN
The Orlando Magic is 20 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where the team will welcome the newest members of the franchise.
Coverage begins on June 22 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
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