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Suns Star Linked to the Magic as a Trade Piece

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated May 10, 2025 8:30 AM ET

The Orlando Magic showed a ton of promise during the 2025 NBA playoffs. Even though they didn't have their usual contributors (Mo Wagner and Jalen Suggs were both injured), they still gave the Boston Celtics a challenge.

With their performance, many believe they need one more piece to be true contenders in the Eastern Conference. With Paolo Banchero cementing himself as one of the best stars in the league and Franz Wagner coming into his own, the Magic has a bright future.

Heading into the offseason, there are a few who have started to think about Orlando's upgrade in their roster.

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports suggested trading for a veteran star from the Phoenix Suns. However, Quinn didn't name Kevin Durant or Devin Booker. Instead, he entertained the idea of trading for Bradley Beal.

"He obviously has a no-trade clause, but he's a University of Florida alum and he'd be joining a better team, so the Magic could potentially get him to waive it. The obvious benefit here is that he could be had for matching salary and likely nothing else," Quinn wrote.

However, trading for the three-time All-Star could be a daunting task, as Quinn pointed out his no-trade clause in his five-year, $250 million deal. Still, his potential addition to the Magic would give the young team another veteran leader and a capable shot creator. Though it will be a risky move.

Over the past two seasons, Beal has struggled to fit in with Booker and Durant in Phoenix. He hasn't shown the same production he had during his time with the Washington Wizards. Additionally, the star guard has suffered plenty of injuries since getting traded to the Suns.