Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal?

The Magic have a lot of talent. They still need to balance their roster. This team has a surplus of playmaking guards. They also have a surplus of decent big men – and they’re sorely lacking floor spacing.

This deal seeks to give them that balance. Carter Jr. is their best big man, but he’s not substantially ahead of either Moritz Wagner or Goga Bitadze. Meanwhile, Wiggins would improve their floor spacing to some extent. With that said, he’s also underperforming on a long-term contract. That’s why the Magic are picking up a lightly protected first here.

Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal?

The Warriors need to pick a direction and commit to it. Perhaps they could start rebuilding and look to the future. Alternatively, they could make a win-now trade. What if they could kill two birds with one stone?

After all, Carter Jr. is just 24. He also fills a huge hole for this roster. Carter Jr. would instantly be the Warriors’ starting big man due to his ability to space the floor and defend. He should be a perfect fit for this roster. Meanwhile, if anyone can unearth Isaac’s potential, it’s Steve Kerr. Sure, he’s highly injury-prone, but it doesn’t hurt to take a flyer on a potential Defensive Player of the Year. Who knows? He could help the Warriors climb back to the top of the league.