Orlando Magic Daily 2023 Mock Draft 2.7: Imagining trade possibilities

The NBA Draft process and coverage of the NBA Draft process go through a normal rhythm.

First, there is a look at all the prospects on a surface level. Then teams and scouts really dive in and seek out the hidden gems. Measurements are taken to get further clarification on the prospects. The draft order gets set and everyone has an understanding of what teams will like.

Then comes the doubting phase. Were those initial evaluations wrong? What role does team fit have in the draft order and calculations?

Then comes the trading phase. We are here.

We are at the trade phase of the pre-draft process. So we update our Orlando Magic Daily Mock Draft with a thought to the trade possibilities ahead.

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