The All-Star Break is always a good time to take a step back and evaluate the season to date. It is not the midpoint of the season, but it serves as a nice dividing line.
At the beginning of the season, Orlando hoped to be spending the trade deadline looking for that last piece to get into the Playoffs. That is not the case. Instead, the Magic are trying to restock young talent and plan for their long-term future.
The final sprint and final quarter of the season are ahead. The trade deadline gives teams the last chance to make any moves to make the most of this final stretch.