Fansided · Feb 8
Tyus Jones trade details prove Orlando Magic got fleeced
The Orlando Magic knew they needed to trade Tyus Jones to get under the tax. What they didn't expect was for the team they traded him to get value added for him.
The Orlando Magic were always going to trade Tyus Jones to get under the luxury tax. But the Magic's inability to maximize their deadline left a sour taste in their mouths. | Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesThe Orlando Magic were always going to trade Tyus Jones at the trade deadline.
With how much he was struggling to produce on the court and the team's tax situation, it was inevitable that he was the pick to sacrifice to the salary cap gods.