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Published 13:20 IST, November 14th 2019

NBA trade rumours: Orlando Magic eyeing move for DeMar DeRozan

According to NBA trade rumours, Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in acquiring DeMar DeRozan of San Antonio Spurs before the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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According to American media reports, Orlando Magic might want want to acquire San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan. Currently, Spurs are relying on their NBA veterans LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan to score a win. The team might want to develop their young talent (Dejounte Murray, Bryn Forbes, and Derrick White) and move forward. Since the Spurs are not able to reach the contract extension with DeRozan, they could trade him at the NBA trade deadline. According to a sports website, if the Spurs choose that option, Orlando might be interested. 

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NBA Trade Rumours: Orlando Magic eyeing move for DeMar DeRozan

If DeRozan chooses to leave in 2020 as a free agent, Spurs will get nothing in return. Their best option is to trade him at the deadline. According to certain NBA sources, Orlando have already made their interest in DeRozan known. Orlando are currently scoring fewer points per possession, and DeRozan's addition to the team will help improve the team's offence. However, nothing can be said for certain as the Spurs or DeRozan are yet to comment on the topic. DeRozan is currently averaging at 20.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. He scored his season-high 29 points against the LA Clippers on November 1. He shot 51.2 % from the field and made 77% of his free throws.

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Updated 14:41 IST, November 14th 2019

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