Banchero's playoff struggles mount pressure

The Magic have made the playoffs three straight years with Banchero but haven't won a single postseason series. Some believe he could leave if things don't improve.

Three-team trade proposal emerges

Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey proposed a deal involving the Magic, Warriors, and a third team. The trade would send Banchero out of Orlando.

Banchero remains the Magic's foundation

He's been Orlando's leading scorer since arriving as the 2022 number one pick. The team's entire rebuild started with his selection.

Finding a true number one is rare

The hardest part of building a championship roster is finding someone who can be a top option. At just 24, Banchero still has that ability.

“The hardest part of building a championship roster is finding someone who can be a No. 1 option on a championship team.”

The proposed deal guts Orlando's roster

Beyond losing Banchero, the trade would also ship out the Magic's top two centers, Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze.

Coaching change comes first

Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after five years and hired Sean Sweeney. The front office wants to see what the young core can do with fresh leadership.

Players must prove themselves now

With a new coach in place, it's up to Banchero and the roster to deliver. The front office still believes this core can make a playoff run.

“Now they have a chance to prove that, and it all starts with Banchero as the head of the snake.”