ORL

Orlando acquires LaMarcus Aldridge from the Spurs in exchange for Aaron Gordon, Khem Birch, Chuma Okeke, and a 2021 second-round pick. Orlando offers this to the Spurs and the Magic do this to pair Aldridge with Nikola Vucevic and acquire a good rim protector at the PF position who is also capable of shooting threes, which should be beneficial to Orlando. Bringing in a seasoned veteran big like Aldridge should help the Magic make the 2021 NBA Playoffs, and having two skilled big men who can score in the post, mid range, and from the perimeter should greatly assist the Magic, as they are very likely to make the playoffs now and build on their strong start to the season. This move firmly places Orlando in the playoff picture, and his interior defense and veteran leadership/experience to go along with Vucevic should see the Magic through. They pair two big men who can shoot threes and can play off of one another, which is difficult for other Eastern teams to go up against.

Fultz - Fournier- Ross/Aminu - Aldridge - Vucevic

SAS

San Antonio acquires rebuilding pieces in forwards Chuma Okeke and Aaron Gordon, which should develop better on their young team. Also, they receive a backup C in Birch as well as a second-round pick. All four should help them rebuild. Aaron Gordon also fits well with the fast-spaced young Spurs, like Dejounte Murray, Lonnie Walker IV, Derrick White, Devin Vassell, among others. Chuma Okeke is another 3-and-D wing that they require and have a knack of developing in San Antonio. The Spurs get younger, and are officially set to start a rebuild.

Orlando makes a win-now move to stay afloat in the East, whereas the Spurs begin rebuilding, and acquire youth for Aldridge.

Is this a good trade?