Fansided

NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Lance Stephenson

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks for a foul during the final seconds of the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Warriors won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks for a foul during the final seconds of the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Warriors won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 6
Next
Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA;Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) and guard Victor Oladipo (5) high five against the Miami Heat during the first half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA;Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) and guard Victor Oladipo (5) high five against the Miami Heat during the first half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have made some odd deals since the NBA trade deadline with their roster. First they shipped Tobias Harris to the Detroit Pistons and then they traded Victor Oladipo for Serge Ibaka at the NBA Draft.

Perhaps the Magic felt that those young players weren’t a fit for their roster and they wanted to bring in more veterans to their team. If that’s the case, the Magic should look to some veterans to put around their young players in free agency.

With the addition of Ibaka to the roster, the Magic are clearly looking to upgrade their defense and perhaps maybe add some more wins in a weaker Eastern Conference. If that’s the case, signing Lance Stephenson would make a lot of sense for them.

They’re in need of a shooting guard after the trade of Oladipo and Stephenson is a versatile guard that can play multiple positions on the floor. Add in the connection to head coach Frank Vogel and it makes sense on paper.

Stephenson had his best season in the NBA under Vogel and the Magic should certainly value that familiarity that he has with them because of their newest head coach.

Next: 1. Memphis Grizzlies

Home/Chicago Bulls