NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic want a ‘bundle’ to trade Arron Afflalo
By Bryan Rose
For what has essentially been two seasons now, Arron Afflalo has heard his name continually linked in the NBA rumor mill but he’s yet to change zip codes as the Orlando Magic have refused to part with the swingman.
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Despite that, there appears to be heavy interest in the veteran guard and it may be time for the Magic, one of the league’s youngest teams, to cash in on their talented two-way player as multiple teams are said to be intriguing with the idea of a trade.
We’ve already heard the Chicago Bulls have interest in Afflalo as do the Charlotte Hornets, though according to Rick Bonnell, the Orlando Magic are said to be wanting a ‘bundle’ in return.
“It’s no secret Hornets have interest in Arron Afflalo,” says Bonnell. “It’s my understanding the Magic is asking for a bundle to move him.”
What exactly that means is a bit of an unknown. Was that a suggestion that the Magic are looking for multiple players in return, which by definition would be a ‘bundle’. Or was that a suggestion that the Magic are looking for a significant return if they are to trade Afflalo?
Teams have struggled to put forth a package for Afflalo in recent months given the Orlando Magic’s trade demands so one would presume that the suggestion of a ‘bundle’ likely meant significant talent in return, though that’s simply speculation.
Of course, Orlando reportedly wasn’t interested in a straight up swap of Afflalo for Eric Bledsoe (though depending on who you ask that may have never been proposed) so getting a more lucrative return than that may prove to be a challenge.