An NBA insider suggests that the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are the leading contenders for a young, talented scorer who recently became available for trade. The Magic and Nets had contrasting offseasons: Orlando returned to the playoffs for the first time in four years, showing strong performance in a seven-game series against the Cavaliers. In contrast, the Nets faced a challenging first year of what appears to be a lengthy rebuild. This summer, Orlando bolstered their roster by signing veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, while the Nets continued their rebuilding process by trading star Mikal Bridges to the Knicks for numerous first-round draft picks. Despite their differing trajectories, one league insider believes both teams might pursue the same player.
Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets Top Contenders for Anfernee Simons?
On Tuesday, Clutch Points NBA insider Brett Siegel stated that the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets “make sense” as potential destinations for Anfernee Simons, who is now on the trade market. The Portland Trail Blazers recently announced their intention to trade the talented guard, along with forward Jerami Grant.
Anfernee Simons Stats (2023-24): 22.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.5 APG, 39% 3PT
Simons has emerged as one of Portland’s top scorers, leading the team in points this past season following Damian Lillard’s departure. However, rumors suggest that the Blazers want to focus on Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe as their future stars.