The NBA trade season is officially underway, with most NBA players now eligible for trades as of December 15, even those who signed with new teams before the se

The Orlando Magic have dealt with significant injuries, yet still sit tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They will have to continue without key players when they open a tough four-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Orlando’s NBA Cup semifinal loss to the Knicks was compounded by a Jalen Suggs injury that adds uncertainty to an otherwise promising early season.

The Magic, with eyes on the playoffs, hope this loss leads to gains later on. “It’s definitely a motivation,” Wendell Carter Jr. said.

Odds/Point Spread: Orlando (+7.5) The Orlando Magic (15-11) are traveling to Ball Arena on Thursday where they will go up against the Denver Nuggets (19-6). Denver is 7.5-point favorites. The total is 235.

Philadelphia is operating about $1 million below the first apron, and the question is whether depth matters more than savings. ESPN’s Bobby Marks points to Kelly Oubre Jr.

Orlando Magic fans eager to see the team aggressively pursue players in the trade market will likely be disappointed. The team's priority at the deadline is much smaller.