Magic Starting 5: Trade with Trail Blazers Coming?
1. MAGIC TRADE WITH TRAIL BLAZERS?
“In Bleacher Report's recent mock draft, it predicted Orlando to send both selections along with center Wendell Carter Jr. and guard Gary Harris to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 3 pick and Anfernee Simons."
2. PAOLO BANCHERO ON SLAM MAGAZINE COVER
Paolo Banchero is on his first SLAM Magazine cover as a member of the NBA.
Banchero becomes the first Orlando Magic player since Aaron Gordon back in 2014 to be featured on the cover. It's the second time he's been on the cover himself after making his debut during his Duke days back in 2021.
"Among the possibilities could be Houston forward Jarace Walker if he is available at the No. 6 pick."
"The ongoing 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals have proven to be an exciting series. The Miami Heat, in their unexpected journey, got a major upset by beating the Boston Celtics in the first two away games.
"As the series moved to Miami for Games 3-4, the Heat showcased their dominance by delivering a commanding performance and taking a 3-0 series lead, before dropping Game 4..."
5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN
The Orlando Magic is 28 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. EST on ESPN.
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