{"id":111162,"date":"2024-12-08T15:22:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T20:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=111162"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:23:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T20:23:28","slug":"jazz-trade-magic-keep-rhythm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/08\/jazz-trade-magic-keep-rhythm\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz Trade Will Help Magic Keep Rhythm"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Orlando Magic were hit with a devastating blow on Saturday, as All-Star hopeful Franz Wagner<\/a> was diagnosed with a torn oblique<\/a>. Perhaps not coincidentally, it\u2019s the same injury that has had franchise star Paolo Banchero<\/a> sidelined for multiple weeks<\/a>. If the Magic were still a bottom of the barrel team, they might be able to wallow in their misery. However, at 16-9 (third in the East), they need to focus on keeping their footing.<\/p>\n

To that point, there are multiple free agents on the market who could help them put point on the board while they\u2019re without their best players, like Lonnie Walker IV<\/a> and TJ Warren.<\/a> Yet, there are better options on the trade market.<\/p>\n

Jazz Trade Will Help Magic Keep Rhythm<\/h2>\n

Enter Collin Sexton<\/h3>\n

While Wagner and Banchero play in the frontcourt, it\u2019s obvious that the Magic are unable to rely on their backcourt players to provide consistent offense. As a result, even when Wagner and Banchero return, they\u2019ll need a reliable third option. There are a few backcourt players who have proven themselves capable of leading a team in scoring but the only ones thought to be available are Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine<\/a>, Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas<\/a>, and Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton<\/a>. Among those options, Sexton is the best fit due to his combination of scoring ability, defensive upside, and age.<\/p>\n

\n

Collin Sexton tonight:<\/p>\n

26 PTS, 4 AST<\/p>\n

(9-16 FG, 2-5 3P, 6\/7 FT)<\/p>\n

Jazz really made it a game for awhile https:\/\/t.co\/Vo68efQlp1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/V5v2LeFwxe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u211a (@qshironalberti3) November 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n