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Magic Trade Franchise Staple In Pursuit of Shooting in Thought-Provoking Trade Proposal

The Orlando Magic have started 1-2 and have struggled deeply on defense and from beyond the 3-point arc. This trade would help.

By Ryan Stano · HEAVY

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:39 PM

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A Bleacher Report trade proposal suggests the Orlando Magic trade Franz Wagner to the Brooklyn Nets for Michael Porter Jr.
The hypothetical permanent trade package includes Porter Jr., two future first-round picks, and two future second-round picks for Wagner.
Orlando has struggled from the perimeter, with Wagner shooting just 17.6 percent from 3-point range to start the season.

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A trade proposal highlighted by Bleacher Report suggests the Orlando Magic trade franchise staple Franz Wagner to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, the Magic would receive forward Michael Porter Jr., two future first-round draft picks, and two future second-round picks to help address the team's perimeter shooting deficiencies.

Ryan Stano notes that Orlando has started the season 1-2 while dealing with early injuries to Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero. While Porter Jr. would provide perimeter scoring after averaging 24.2 points per game last year, Stano points out that his own extensive injury history would carry significant risk.

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