I've always loved watching the Orlando Magic play because of their young core and exciting play style. One name literally nobody is talking about in trade discussions is Andrew Nicholson. Kid is a straight beast.
Here are his per-36 numbers courtesy of Basketball Reference:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nichoan01.html#per_minute::noneHe was a former lottery pick that has began to blossom off Orlando's bench. I'm not exactly sure why he's never had the opportunity to start. Maybe because of his lack of opportunities with Harris and now Gordon or maybe the simple fact that he has been a relatively late bloomer. Kid is extremely fundamental with smooth footwork in the post and has nice jump hook that is tough to stop with his lengthy wingspan.
The biggest development so far for him is his ability to step out to the 3 and stretch out the floor for everybody else. At the moment he is knocking down 40% from behind the arc which is fantastic for a PF. He's also had a nice mid range game to accompany his new found stroke from behind the arc. Solid defender so not much to worry about there and has added enough meat to bump inside.
So, he's a very skilled, young player that's been buried on the bench, he's on a cheap contract and if we trade for him we attain the ability to extend him a qualifying offer for next year. He can be had without too much asset loss. I mean he is a PF and we have a logjam, but truth is Sullinger is an expiring deal and hasn't developed into the player we thought he could become. Nicholson actually can stay on the floor for 28-30 minutes a game because he doesn't have the same build so he can fulfill his per-36 projections. He hasn't been as injury prone compared to Sullinger as well. I think the only question is when is the trade going to happen??