The NBA trade deadline is now just days away and the Orlando Magic may be close to making a move — and this would be a big one.
The Magic and Boston Celtics have the framework in place for a deal that would send forward Aaron Gordon to Boston, according to multiple reports.
The deal also would include Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier, who is set to become a free agent after the season. In return, the Celtics would send two first-round picks and guard Marcus Smart to Orlando, according to Matt Moore of Action Network. In addition, the Celtics would use their Traded Player Exception (created when they sent Gordon Hayward to the Hornets before the season). However, because the exception can only be used on one player, it’s likely the two sides would need to engage in multiple deals, according to Moore and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
