NBA Trade Rumors: 3 Point guards that the Orlando Magic could sign in 2019

The Orlando Magic have been one of the worst performing NBA organizations over the last decade, although the franchise is now confident that they are close to being regular postseason contenders in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic have successfully amassed a talented young core of players over the last few years, which includes Aaron Gordon, Mohamed Bamba, and Jonathan Isaac, although the team is still lacking a quality starting point guard.

D.J. Augustin has been the Magic's regular starting point guard this season, although this is the first time in the 31-year-old's career that he has been thrust into the starting five. While Augustin has performed okay, the Magic clearly need a more dynamic starter in order to fulfill their ambition of being regular playoff contenders.

The Magic have started the season with a 14-19 record, although the team is still in the playoff hunt due to the weak state of the Eastern Conference. So here we will look at three players that could replace Augustin as the Orlando Magic's starting point guard.

#3 Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball will likely be traded away by the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a trade for Anthony Davis, and the Orlando Magic should attempt to get involved in the trade. The Orlando team would be an ideal destination for the 21-year-old, as Ball would instantly become the team's highest-profile name, and the young point guard would also be presented with the opportunity to feature heavily.

Ball would also have the opportunity to develop alongside a talented young roster while playing in a pressure-free environment. The point guards addition would considerably boost the Magic's playoff chances, although unlike the other players on the list, Ball will not be available until the summer.

#2 Terry Rozier

Due to the absence of Kyrie Irving, Terry Rozier became the Celtics starting guard in the 2019 playoffs

Terry Rozier has demonstrated his value to the Boston Celtics over the last few years, although his future with the team is in doubt due to Kyrie Irving being set to sign a new max deal with the Celtics. If the All-Star resigns, Rozier will be confined to the bench for the foreseeable future, a fate that the 24-year-old has made clear that he won't accept.

Rozier has a $4,285,797 qualifying option on his contract for the 19/20 season, although the Celtics will be willing to complete a deal before the summer. The Orlando Magic have built an extremely young roster that can develop together, and Rozier fits into this theme. Rozier has also demonstrated his ability to make an impact as a starting guard, as during last seasons playoffs, Rozier averaged 16.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds.

#1 Markelle Fultz

Markelle Fultz was the number one pick of the 2017 draft, although he has struggled with both injuries and form during his early time in the NBA. Fultz played in just 14 games last season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game, and the youngster has reportedly been made available for trade by the Philadelphia 76ers.

The point guard failed to score from behind the arc last season, and during the current season, Fultz is shooting just .419 from the field. While the Magic are aware that Fultz could prove to be a bust, his value is currently at an all-time low, and the Magic would have to give up little to acquire the Sixers man.

The 20-year-old evidently still has untapped potential, and Orlando's lessened profile will allow Fultz to rebuild his confidence in a small market. Ultimately, the Magic wouldn't risk much by signing Fultz, although they could gain a huge amount.