NBA Trade Rumors: Predicting where the top 20 deadline candidates will land

16. Mo Bamba, Orlando Magic

Even though the Orlando Magic have taken a step forward in their progression as a franchise this season, I still believe that this team is 2-3 years away from contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Because of that, it will open the door for the team to possibly move on from some of their more veteran talent on the roster. Or, at the very least, it will give the magic an opportunity to thin out some of their frontcourt. And one of the players that the Magic could end up moving at the NBA Trade Deadline is Mo Bamba.

Bamba could still defend the rim and extend the defense to the 3-point range. For a team looking for some rim protection at the deadline, Bamba would be an A+ acquisition.

I predict the Toronto Raptors will acquire Bamba at the trade deadline in an attempt to make a second-half run

Prediction: He is traded to the Toronto Raptors.