Top 5 NBA Stars Likely To Get Traded This Season

Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

#4. Nikola Vucevic

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Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic
Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic has been stuck in rebuilding mode ever since they traded Dwight Howard in 2012. The Magic made several bad picks in the draft but they also developed a few borderline All-Stars like Nikola Vucevic. The 27-year-old center has averaged 16.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, while shooting 50.1 percent from the field in his six seasons in Orlando.

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However, the Magic are intent on making the trio of Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, and recently drafted center Mo Bamba as the cornerstones of the franchise. Vucevic could serve as a mentor for Bamba in the first half of the season, before getting traded at the deadline.

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He is on an expiring deal, which makes him a great trade target for teams trying to make the playoffs, or playoff teams that want to improve their chances of dethroning the Golden State Warriors.

Most Likely Destinations: Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics

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