5 trades that Orlando Magic should consider

2. Bismack Biyombo and CJ Wilcox to the Boston Celtics for Amir Johnson, Terry Rozier, Jonas Jerebko, and a 2017 second round round pick

Why this trade makes sense for the Magic

Bismack Biyombo was a questionable signing to some this summer. Some don’t believe that he was worth $72 million, and others questioned his fit within the Orlando Magic. Those critics pointed out that his best skills overlap with the things that Nikola Vucevic and Serge Ibaka do well. And nearly two months into his time in Orlando, those critics may be validated. He doesn’t fit cleanly with the other bigs and isn’t being used a lot in the pick and roll. He still has value, and it could make sense to seek a trade for him.

The Orlando Magic would be wise to inquire about the Celtics’ collection of assets. In this trade, they get players that would help make their team better. Amir Johnson is a player who plays a similar role to Biyombo and could replace him in the rotation.

Terry Rozier is a 22-year-old point guard mostly buried on the Celtics bench who could thrive in a larger role. He is a good athlete and defender, and could possibly be what Orlando wants Elfrid Payton to be. And Jonas Jerebko gives them skill off the bench at the forward spot. Add in a second round pick in the mix and it’s a good deal.

Why this trade makes sense for the Celtics

Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 18-year-old Bismack Biyombo’s life was changed dramatically when he was taken seventh by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2011 NBA Draft. Naturally, Biyombo took some time to develop. He wasn’t highly sought after at the end of his rookie deal and accepted a two year, $5.7 million offer from the Toronto Raptors in free agency.

But Biyombo played well down the stretch last year and showed that he was capable of being a starting NBA big. His four-year, $72 million contract that he signed this summer surprised casual NBA fans, but was deemed a fair deal by fans of his game.

Biyombo is a limited player in the sense that he doesn’t stretch the floor and has never posted good assist numbers. He will probably never do these things, but he is capable of playing his role at a high level. Biyombo was fifth in the league in rebounding percentage last year and ranked second in the league in block percentage. He contributes on offense by being a capable pick and roll finisher and is a nightmare to keep off the offensive boards.

The Celtics are currently ranked 25th in rebounding and 21st in blocks and could use a player like Biyombo to compliment the bigs that they have. C.J. Wilcox is worth taking a look at as well. Biyombo is a player worth packaging assets to acquire for the Celtics.