The Orlando Magic seems to be in disarray at the start of the regular season. Many believed that they will continue to slide down the standing if they don't do something to change their situation. Rumors are now saying that a potential trade deal with the Los Angeles Lakers is possible with Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram and Lou Williams as part of the rumored deal.
The Magic have been in the news lately reportedly looking for a scorer that could boost their slumping offense. Currently, they are ranked 29th in the offensive efficiency rating of the league with 98.0 points per 100 possessions. This triggers Magic general manager Rob Hennigan to put some players on the trading block in order to snag the needed scorer they are looking for.
Now, reports are spreading that the Orlando Magic are reaching out to the Los Angeles Lakers for a possible trade deal with the trade market is about to open. According to Jobs & Hire, the Magic needs a scorer and it seems that the Lakers have the asset they are searching for. Trade scenario is suggesting that the Magic will send Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic to the Lakers in exchange for Lou Williams and Brandon Ingram.
The report also says that the trade seems to be viable to both teams and will benefit both ways. The Magic will finally get the needed scorer in Williams who once voted as NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2015. Williams is averaging 19.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game which definitely an added boost to the Magic's offense while Ingram has the potential to become a dependable scorer too, who is averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in his rookie year.
On the other hand, Vucevic and Gordon are not pushing over also. Vucevic is averaging double-digit figures with 12.2 points and 11.0 rebounds while Gordon has a decent 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds which are quite impressive for the two big man that can be very useful for the Lakers.
The trade will also work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction making it legal deal for both teams as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine. It is now in the hands of the Lakers and Magic if they are willing to sit out and talk this trade seriously.
Will the Los Angeles Lakers agree on trading Brandon Ingram and Lou Williams to the Orlando Magic for Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic?
