NBA: 5 hypothetical trades that make sense in 2018-19
By Kyle Crabbe
Nikola Vucevic to the Washington Wizards
Trade Details
Orlando Magic Receive:C Ian Mahinmi, 2019 Lottery Protected 1st Round Pick
Washington Wizards Receive:C Nikola Vucevic
The Orlando Magic will look to move Nikola Vucevic at some point in the coming future to make room for rookie Mohamed Bamba to play more and develop. Vucevic is one of the more talented bigmen in all the NBA and could be a excellent addition for a team that is more playoff bound.
The Washington Wizards got off to a slow start this season with much of the cause being defensive struggles which was aided with the injury to 2018 newest addition Dwight Howard. Howard gives the Wizards great defensive presence and a excellent rebounder. With Howard being in his 15th NBA season it could be of great benefit for Howard and the Wizards to add a player like Vucevic to split minutes for Washington at the Center position.
The addition of Vucevic could work to the point where the Wizards become part of the conversation the Eastern Conference Elite.