What every trade deadline deal means for the Magic

Dec 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Philadelphia 76ers won 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Philadelphia 76ers won 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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This was the deal where the Thunder and Pistons really made their moves.

With Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook struggling with injuries and the role players not quite living up to their billing, Oklahoma City needed to get younger with a guy like Enes Kanter and make sure they did not lose Reggie Jackson for nothing. They got pretty good value for him and should cement themselves in the Playoffs this year.

Sorry whoever has to face them.

For the Magic the focus should be on what Stan Van Gundy did in Detroit, adding in more intriguing pieces. Van Gundy the general manager has some interesting decisions to make with Greg Monroe and Reggie Jackson now preparing to hit free agency.

The Pistons gave up a lot of assets to get Jackson, you would think they want him for the long term.

While unproven as a starter — he would be paired with Brandon Jennings in the backcourt when everyone is healthy — Jackson is a talented young player to go with a whole bunch of talented young players on this Pistons roster.

If the Pistons are able to retain him and Monroe that gives them a starting foursome that will include Monroe and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt and Brandon Jennings and Reggie Jackson in the backcourt. That sounds like a team with a lot of talent, albeit with one basketball.

Stan Van Gundy is doing some interesting things is all I am saying.

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