Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Movin’ on up

Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives mascot Stuff after they beat the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives mascot Stuff after they beat the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) rebounds the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) rebounds the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Saenz, Sir Charles in Charge

Count Saenz among those who are in favor of the Magic’s decision to stand pat at the trade deadline.

There just was not a deal to be had for the Magic, at the end of the day. Andrew Nicholson and Maurice Harkless could not net a decent return and Tobias Harris‘ value is completely unknown. He could get that big contract this summer or he could end up back on the Magic sitting on his qualifying offer to hit the open market in 2016 (honestly, he may want that to try to pounce as a sad consolation prize for those who miss out on Kevin Durant).

Still, Orlando needs to take that next step. It is slowly coming on the defensive end.

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