NBA: Power ranking the bottom 6 teams’ futures ahead of the offseason

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 19: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to shooting for three points during the fourth quarter of the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 19, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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NBA Orlando Magic Cole Anthony (Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports)

4. Orlando Magic

At the NBA Trade Deadline, the Orlando Magic elected to hit the hard reset button by trading their three top players. They’re knee-deep in a full-blown rebuild but this team still has a few pieces already in place. Markelle Fultz has been a good acquisition for this team and the hope is that he will be back next season healthy.

Cole Anthony has shown promise throughout this season and is averaging 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists during his rookie season. And we can’t forget about Jonathan Isaac, who missed all season due to an injury he suffered last year.

With a projected top 5 pick, there’s a chance that the Magic are essentially in the same place they were this season before trading Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, and Evan Fournier. Plus, this team will have money to spend during the offseason.