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NBA Rumors: Five trade destinations for Jahlil Okafor

By Charles Rahrig V

Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) holds the ball away from Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) holds the ball away from Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (23) shoots on a break away during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (23) shoots on a break away during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are going to look different this year with Frank Vogel as head coach. While the Magic have young talent on the roster, not all of the pieces fit and they could make some moves to exchange some players.

Jahlil Okafor would be an interesting big man for the Magic and he would be one of many young players that they could build around. Even better for the Magic, they have young players that are wings and guards that could entice the 76ers in a deal for him. While the Magic have Nikola Vucevic on the roster, they could move him as well for something of value at another spot.

A deal like this really would come down to both sides coming to a common point and whether or each side overvalues the players that they currently have on their roster. Considering the fact that both teams are in a perplexing spot in their conference, neither should be afraid of a talent swap.

In fact, it could be exactly what both franchises need and both teams could sell their fans on what they’re bringing in. The 76ers need to ship someone out, while the Magic need to figure out what exactly their future core is going to be in this league.

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