Found January 29, 2013 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
With the February 21st trade deadline looming, rumors are flying around the NBA. Will Rudy Gay be traded? Will the Celtics look to add a point guard to replace injured star, Rajon Rondo? In regards to the Orlando Magic, one name keeps surfacing: J.J. Redick. Currently in his 7th season in the NBA, J.J. Redick has improved every year and has become an exceptional perimeter threat. Many teams that are looking for an extra scoring guard will be targeting J.J. before the trade deadline. Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan has made it clear that he is looking to acquire rookie contracts and draft picks if any such trade were to go down. With that in mind, here are some trade scenarios that have been designed around current rumors and needs. Three-way trade between Magic, Raptors, and Grizzlies Orlando receives: Rookie Terrence Ross from the Raptors, Rookie Tony Wroten from the Grizzlies, and Toronto Raptors 2014 1st round draft pick Raptors receive: Rudy Gay, Hamed Haddadi and Ishmael Smith Gr...
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