Free Agency: 5 Bargain Power Forwards for Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are in need of interior help, but can any of that be snagged without paying a fortune?
The Orlando Magic likely will not do a lot of spending this summer. There is the off chance the team makes a run at the likes of Draymond Green or even Paul Millsap, but most likely this is going to be the summer of finding a bargain to fortify the frontcourt and add depth.
Orlando’s interior defense was nothing short of putrid this season, and there are some options on the market that could begin to shore that up without breaking the bank.
None of these five names are guys who will cause the Amway Center to sell out all 41 games, but each could result in winning a few more of those home games. There just were not enough home-court victories (13-28 at the Amway Center) to satisfy even those with the lowest expectations.
While rebuilds typically are not a thing of beauty, getting a guy who plugs the 4-spot well and can shore up some weaknesses Orlando had is imperative.
Rim protection and shooting are both on the bill, and guys that can offer both are nearly nonexistent. However, of these five bargains each offers enough that the Magic would be better for signing them.
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