The Orlando Magic are reportedly trading All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and forward Al-Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls for big man Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter.
Orlando is trading Nikola Vucevic Al-Farouq Aminu to Chicago, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
Bulls are sending Wendell Carter Jr. and two first-round picks to the Magic, per sources. https://t.co/MNvJ8GmfeL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
Bulls are also sending Otto Porter in the deal to Magic, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
The Magic had been listening to trade offers for Vucevic, who they reportedly would’ve shipped in exchange for a hefty return.
The big man is collecting a career-best 24.5 points on top of 11.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season. However, the Magic are the No. 14 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-29 record.
As for the Bulls, they’re confident they can make a playoff run. The Bulls, led by rising superstar Zach LaVine, are the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Magic are also trying to trade star Aaron Gordon.
