# CAP CRUNCH: Orlando Magic forced to NAVIGATE difficult trade market for upgrades

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Podcast: [Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-magic-daily-podcast-on-the-orlando-magic-174462)
Published: 2026-06-05T17:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Navigating the trade market is essential for Orlando’s improvement, but NBA salary cap restrictions make deals tough. Philip Rossman-Reich breaks down the Magic’s challenging position, the nuances of apron rules, and why most proposed trades—including those involving Wendell Carter—are unlikely or marginal. Strategic creativity will be crucial this offseason.

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