3 types of players the Orlando Magic should target approaching trade deadline

3 player types for the Orlando Magic to target

“Change of scenery” flyer: Myles Turner

Trading for Myles Turner, or a player of his caliber, would be on the bigger end of the spectrum for deals. Trading for a dissatisfied talent is something the Orlando Magic are no stranger to.

Two of their rotation players, Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter, came to Orlando in similar fashion as a second chance and change of scenery for them to break out. Both Fultz and Carter were unhappy in their current situations and needed a fresh start. They have begun to revitalize their careers in Orlando.

And with cap room to spare next year — not to mention still a $17-million trade exception — the Magic are the kind of team that could be willing to take on more salary.

There are a couple different options around the league if the Magic were to take a flyer on a “change of scenery” guy.

There is Ben Simmons, but he is too expensive. There is Collin Sexton, but he does not really fit with the current backcourt. There is even Buddy Hield, but the Magic likely could not outbid other suitors.

The best situation to monitor, and potentially attack, is happening right now in Indiana. The Indiana Pacers will likely be selling off their assets, similar to what the Orlando Magic did last year, in an attempt to begin a rebuild.

Caris LeVert and Domantas Sabonis are both tempting, but the Pacers would likely have too high of an asking price for them.

This is where Myles Turner comes in.

The Pacers would be willing to ship Turner off for much less than Sabonis. Turner could come in and immediately help the Magic on the defensive end. Although the fit is a little sticky with Wendell Carter, the Magic could look into playing them together as they both can knock down perimeter shots and have quick feet on defense.

In his seventh season, Turner should be in his prime. But he is sightly underperforming for his more than $17 million per year contract.

Turner is averaging 13.2 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game and a league-leading 2.8 blocks per game. He is still a factor defensively, even as he hungers for a bigger offensive role. He is not playing poorly at all, but still somehow seems like a disappointment.

This could just be misuse in Indiana and maybe Orlando could capitalize on Turner’s potential.

It is tough to know for sure, but buying low on a player with Turner’s potential is the name of the game for the trade deadline.