3 players the Orlando Magic should target in the trade market

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J.J. Redick has become the kind of veteran every team wants, no matter what stage of development they are in. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

J.J. Redick, New Orleans Pelicans

Since his days with the Orlando Magic, J.J. Redick has evolved into one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters. His return would almost instantly improve the Magic’s offense.

The New Orleans Pelicans have recently begun to show interest in moving J.J. Redick along with teammate Lonzo Ball. While the Magic are shorthanded at point guard, Ball will not be of much help due to his inability to produce on the offensive end.

Redick on the other hand would provide much-needed shooting.

Redick is a career 41.3-percent 3-point shooter and has been a consistent threat from deep for the majority of his career. Even during his first six years with the Magic under Stan Van Gundy, J.J. Redick shot better than 37-percent on at least three attempts per game.

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Redick is often remembered for his days with the “Lob City” Los Angeles Clippers where he became known as one of the most lethal shooters in the NBA.

However, his best days were to come.

During his short stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, Redick averaged 17.6 points per game and shot 40.8-percent from behind the arc on 7.3 attempts per game.

Although he has not played his best with the New Orleans Pelicans, especially this season, Redick still commands respect from opposing defenses.

As mentioned before, the Magic are far from where they want to be offensively, especially from three. The addition of Redick would help right the ship for the Magic and give Clifford a competent shooter.

Due to his shooting and his ability to slide into most NBA rotations, he will be in high demand, especially from contenders. He is also 36 years old and is currently on the last year of his $13-million contract. That alone makes the reunion far more difficult than the Magic may be willing to pay for.

Matching J.J. Redick’s salary along with providing enticing players could cost the Magic players like Mohamed Bamba or even Evan Fournier.

Although the Magic have had an underwhelming season so far, they must assess whether or not they want to cash in and be a buyer at the trade deadline. It will cost them several key players if they hope to make improvements to their roster, but it could hurt more than help if the Magic are passive in the trade market.