Trade Clock and Core Four Decision

The Magic have a one-year trade clock to avoid the second apron, forcing a decision on trading one of Banchero, Wagner, Bane, or Suggs. A new trade proposal swaps Suggs for Garland, and the Warriors are now explicitly waiting for a Magic collapse. The starting lineup's net rating was validated but small sample size noted. A recent NBA rumors piece reinforces a potential blow-up trade if the team underperforms. A new rumor adds Coby White as a potential trade target.