NBA Trade Rumors: Serge Ibaka to Toronto Raptors, Terrence Ross and Patrick Patterson to Orlando Magic

The NBA trade rumors start to swirl around Serge Ibaka yet again. After the Orlando Magic already announced that they are looking for a scorer, Ibaka's name was always dragged in every trade deals that the Magic was involved with. Now, rumors are spreading that the Magic is looking for a possible trade deal with the Toronto Raptors with Terrence Ross and Patrick Patterson as trade pieces.

Ibaka, who have been with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the past seven season, was traded to the Orlando Magic in the offseason. His arrival gives high hopes to the Magic but many observers believe that his entrance didn't make wonders for the team. And now, the Magic seems to be willing to part ways with him and move forward.

On the other hand, the Raptors are looking for an upgrade on their roster most especially on their frontcourt. They truly miss the services of Bismack Biyombo who left as a free agent and signed with the Magic last summer. Now, they are looking for a replacement for him and it looks like the Magic have the asset they needed.

According to Ecumenical News, in order to compete with powerhouse teams like the defending champs Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, the Raptors must toughen its interior defense and Ibaka could be the answer. Trade scenario is saying that the Toronto Raptors will send Terrence Ross and Patrick Patterson to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Serge Ibaka.

Having Ibaka is definitely an upgrade on the defensive end for the Raptors as per stated in the report. Ibaka playing alongside Jonas Valanciunas and DeMarre Carroll will be the forefront of their defense while the All-Star tandem of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry will take care of their offense.

On the other hand, the Magic will have an added scoring punch and depth in their lineup. Ross is averaging 11.0 points and 2.0 rebounds while Patterson has 7.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Aside from offense, the two players will also bring in their defense and experience that can be useful for the Magic's campaign.

This rumored NBA trade will also work under the NBA trade rules as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine and will have the approval of league official. However, there is no confirmation yet whether both teams have reached out to one another regarding this rumored deal. But this is a decent trade for both teams and will work monetarily.

Will this NBA trade rumor take place? Will Orlando Magic agree to trade Serge Ibaka to the Toronto Raptors for Terrence Ross and Patrick Patterson?

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