NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic could deal Andrew Nicholson

The Orlando Magic’s first draft pick under their new regime led by general manager Rob Hennigan was power forward Andrew Nicholson, who they selected with the 19th-overall pick in the first round of the 2012 draft.

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Nicholson showed some promise, but has had trouble carving out a role and has seen the Magic’s second round pick in 2012, Kyle O’Quinn, become the starting power forward.

Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders believes the Magic could deal Nicholson.

"RaySteve, What do you think Magic’s position is on Nicholson? He doesn’t seem to have the strenth, rebounding and D in the paint and doesn’t have the consistent 3 point range for a stretch 4. He does have some nice post moves when confident. He’ seems to have back up written all over him maybe a 12 or 13th guy.Steve KylerThey like him, not in love with him, would move him if the return were good. For where he was drafted its good value, but they do not view him as a future starter. He’ll have to cement himself in camp and I am not sure he can.He has struggled for the last two years to finish the season strong, sort of gets gassed, so there are real reasons why he did not see the floor for long stretches"

Nicholson averaged just 5.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 42.9% from the floor, 31.5% from beyond the arc and 82.5% from the free throw line last season, a drop off from a superior rookie season that saw him average 7.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 52.7% from the field and 79.8% from the charity stripe.

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