Orlando Magic Trade Value Column 2016

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Dewayne Dedmon, Orlando Magic, Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls

Feb 8, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Category II — We’re not even sure what we have

12. Dewayne Dedmon, $2.2 million/2 years, RFA in 2017

Dewayne Dedmon had so much promise before him entering this season. He finished last year as a starter alongside Nikola Vucevic and had the rim protection the Orlando Magic needed. A little more development and refinement and he would be a serviceable backup that might push for more minutes because of his defensive acumen.

This year though, Dedmon is a complete afterthought. He never got to the starting line.

He is averaging 10.4 minutes per game in 33 appearances, posting 2.3 blocks per 36 minutes and 6.3 minutes per 36 minutes. He has never had a year where he did not average less than six fouls per 36 minutes. Essentially, he cannot stay on the floor.

Dedmon had to learn how to control his body and play with verticality and not wildly swing his arms. Let alone get some offense. He did not make any progress in that regard and, well, that is where he is at right now.

Nov 6, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson (32) celebrates a three point shot during the fourth quarter of a basketball game against the Toronto Raptors at Amway Center. The Magic won 92-87. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

11. C.J. Watson, $15 million/3 years, Non-guaranteed in 2018

The Orlando Magic have barely had time to figure out exactly what C.J. Watson is. He has been out of the lineup since November. He played in only eight games before his mysterious injury knocked him out of the lineup.

He is supposedly close to coming back — Scott Skiles said there was a possibility he would play in the Magic’s first-half finale against the San Antonio Spurs.

At this point, other teams know exactly who Watson is as a player. He is a solid backup point guard with decent enough shooting and on a relatively reasonable deal. He has value.

He just has not played. So at this point who knows what he really is moving forward. The Magic certainly do not and they need a backup point guard like him for the moment.

Next: Category III -- Hmm... I am listening