Magic rumors: Wendell Carter Jr. trade buzz surfaces amid cold start to season

Trade rumors are already brewing around the Orlando Magic as the club has had an incredibly cold start to the 2026-27 season. Wendell Carter Jr. is one name already being floated around the rumor mill, especially if the club keeps spiraling. Rumors suggest that teams are already monitoring the 27-year-old’s availability come the trade deadline, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel. However, Siegel pegs the Golden State Warriors as a possible suitor for Carter in his reporting.