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Plenty of point guards may be available for Orlando Magic in trade market

By John Black

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 22: Jerian Grant #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball while guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on October 22, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 22: Jerian Grant #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball while guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on October 22, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 27: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center on October 27, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia 76ers

Markelle Fultz‘s name has seemed to always be in the news since he became the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

It has been a wild ride for the 20-year-old guard. But he recently found some closure after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. The only other players in NBA history to have been diagnosed with the syndrome are Ben Uzoh and Landry Fields, whose careers fell off preemptively.

But those players were a bit older than Fultz. And none of those players have the potential within Fultz.

The early identification of the syndrome could bode well for Fultz’s future.

While his on the court numbers have not been outstanding — 8.2 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game and 3.1 assists per game in just 19 games — Fultz has shown flashes of his superstar potential.

In fact, in the final game of the Philadelphia 76ers 2018 season, he recorded a triple-double against the Milwaukee Bucks with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Dave Early of Liberty Ballers reported earlier this week the Magic have expressed interest in the trouble point guard. The 76ers are likely still seeking a pretty steep price to acquire him. There remains hope he can fulfill his potential in Philadelphia.

But the Magic and Fultz just may be a perfect fit for one another.

Fultz would get a fresh start with a small market yet play with a competitive team. He also would not be expected to contribute immediately. Orlando would get a young point guard with tremendous potential that could initially serve as a backup who can grow into a starter.