NBA Trade Verdict

Magic Win

Miami and Orlando Magic produced a stronger realized return for Magic in the 2015-07-27 exchange: 2016 second-round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised) for Shabazz Napier; cash considerations.

July 27, 2015 Miami Heat / Orlando Magic Record confidence: Medium

Miami Heat Received

  • Draft Pick 2016 second-round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised)

Orlando Magic Received

Trade Analysis

Miami received 2016 second-round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised) and sent Shabazz Napier; cash considerations in the 2015-07-27 transaction with Orlando Magic. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Magic Win. The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Magic. The review weighs actual NBA contribution, pick conversion, contract context, timing and downstream asset use, including whether either side converted the original return into something more valuable. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Magic Win.