Orlando Magic is considering trading Jalen Suggs after acquiring the point guard Anthony Black in the draft. The Magic could trade Jalen to Toronto Raptors to acquire a skilled big man and additional draft picks to start a new chapter for their team.
Should Orlando Magic Trade Jalen Suggs? The Raptors are Reportedly Interested
Orlando Magic drafted Jalen Suggest as the 5th overall pick in 2021, and many believed that he would be a great pick for the Magic.
However, the Magic recently acquired the point guard Anthony Black as their 6th draft pick, which raises questions of whether or not the Magic should trade Jales Suggs.
When Jales was drafted into the team, he showed great potential with his impressive skills and performance.
Jalen Suggs' all-time game-winner against UCLA called by Gonzaga's IMG radio team of Tom Hudson and Adam Morrison (yes, that Adam Morrison): pic.twitter.com/DBtqdFjenL
— Brian Fonseca (@briannnnf) April 4, 2021
On the other hand, when the Toronto Raptors acquired Scottie Barnes, many fans were shocked and thought he would replace Kyle Lowry, who is the All-Star point guard on the team.
However, Scottie won the Rookie of the Year. Meanwhile, Jalen Suggs struggled with his performance in the remaining matches. Jalen had a shooting percentage of around 39% and a low ratio of turnovers and assists.
Now, the rumors suggest that Jalen might be traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Thaddeus Young, along with a 2026 first-round pick.
Magic Weighing Options with Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black
The Orland Magic believed that the power forward, Thaddeus Young, could bring valuable experience to the team and can help the young players in the team.
While Jalen has greatly shown his potential as a defender, there are still doubts about whether or not he will be able to perform in the upcoming NBA Season.
Moreover, it’s not that Anthony Black is a perfect player; he also needs improvement. And it is difficult to consider both guards, Anthony and Jales, on Magic’s roster.
