The Orlando Magic elected not to utilize their Mid-Level Exception this offseason abreast a market constituted of low-risk, mid-reward options such as Shabazz Napier, Seth Curry, and Isaiah Thomas, among others.
That doesn’t mean the Magic aren’t interested in upgrading the position.
Just six weeks into the regular season, we’ll take a look at the level of production at the team’s signal caller position, and weigh the pros and cons of upgrading with undeveloped first-round talent in Frank Ntilikina and Markelle Fultz.
Before we answer yes or no, let’s examine approximately what it would take to grab the two aforementioned prospects:
Frank Ntilikina
Ntilikina, formerly the eighth pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft and the last selection of Phil Jackson, has the potential to be a shutdown defender in the back court.