In this scenario, the Magic really want Jared McCain on their team for shooting help since they were horrible last season from behind the arc. Given their current draft position (18), they probably won't be able to acquire him. That's why they are trading up to the Grizzlies' pick, which in this scenario is below what they were hoping for, landing at 10. With the 18th pick, they get big man help to aid Isaac and Mo Wagner in their new roles. Additionally, the Magic would acquire a veteran leader who can guide them into the playoffs.

For the Grizzlies, this trade is beneficial because they gain much-needed big man depth and additional picks for the 2025 draft, which is arguably a better class. They would pursue this trade because they are more interested in preparing for a championship run than in allocating minutes to rookies. Additionally, as previously stated, the pick would land at 10, which is worse than what they had hoped for.

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