Report: Heat, Spurs, Celtics, Hornets targeting Vucevic
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is gaining traction as a trade target ahead of the NBA's March 25 trade deadline.
The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, and Charlotte Hornets have all expressed significant interest in acquiring the All-Star big man, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reports. Vucevic was also linked to the Celtics last week.
The 30-year-old is in the midst of another strong season with the Magic, averaging career highs in points per game (24.6) and 3-point percentage (41.2%).
He'll earn a combined $46 million over the final two years of his contract before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2023. Multiple front-office executives believe Orlando will be reluctant to trade Vucevic because of the remaining term on his deal, O'Connor adds.
Vucevic isn't the only Magic player coveted by potential suitors. Wings Terrence Ross and Evan Fournier have garnered interest from the Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets, respectively.