The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

The veteran forward is averaging a career-high 19.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 41.9% from long range during the 2024-25 NBA season. Johnson is a career 39.6% shooter from behind the three-point arc, music to Magic fans ears.

Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox. One team to watch ahead of the deadline is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

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The Orlando Magic (24-24) and Portland Trail Blazers (18-29) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Moda Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

The Portland Trail Blazers are beginning to look like a basketball team, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week for a fifth win in six games, and now they’ll look to keep it going against a slumping Orlando Magic team.