NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Make SF Tobias Harris Available
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The Orlando Magic appear ready to clean house after another disappointing first half of an NBA season. Orlando is sporting a 22-28 record with the NBA All-Star break approaching, and one of the team’s best players is reportedly on the trading block.
According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the recently re-signed small forward, Tobias Harris, may be available via trade:
Monday morning trade scuttle: Orlando isn't outright shopping Tobias Harris, but word is the Magic aren't discouraging offers for him either
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 8, 2016
With the Magic struggling since the beginning of 2016, Orlando is ready to make some changes with virtually anyone on the squad available. Stein claims the team is open to discussing trade scenarios with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner:
There's a growing sense among rival executives that Orlando, now 3-15 in 2016, is open to proposals of any kind to get a bit more seasoned.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 8, 2016
The 23-year-old forward had a breakout season last year with the up-and-comer averaging a career-high 17.1 points per game. Harris made such an impression in Orlando last season that he became one of the most sought-after free agents on the open market last summer. Although Harris received a considerable amount of interest around the league, the Tennessee product decided to stay with the Magic signing a four-year deal worth $64 million.
Only a few months later, the Magic might be ready to send him elsewhere for the right package in return. Orlando is currently sitting in last place in the Southeast division, but might be able to get back on track with the right move.
A playoff run isn’t out of the question for the Magic and finding the right trade scenario might be what is needed to propel Orlando into the postseason.
