Despite back-to-back playoff appearances led by two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic are going into full rebuild mode. On trade deadline day, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported three big Magic trades in the span of an hour.
First, the Magic agreed to a deal to send Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Bulls for Otto Porter Jr., Wendell Carter Jr. and a pair of first-round picks.
Here's the deal: The Bulls land Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu for Otto Porter, Wendell Carter Jr., and two first-round picks. Huge addition for Chicago, who remains in pursuit of Lonzo Ball. The Magic are moving toward a rebuild now with Aaron Gordon deal on deck.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
Orlando then sent Evan Fournier to Boston for two-second round picks.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1375107061005094916
Finally, the Magic traded Aaron Gordon to Denver.
Gary Harris, RJ Hampton and a first-round pick to the Magic for Aaron Gordon, source tells ESPN. https://t.co/VWMUVCokeS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
In response, Magic guard Terrence Ross tweeted the “look at me, I’m the captain now” GIF from the 2013 film Captain Phillips.
— Terrence Ross (@TerrenceRoss) March 25, 2021
Lol if you don’t laugh, you cry 🤣🤣🤣
— Terrence Ross (@TerrenceRoss) March 25, 2021
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