The Rumors of Orlando Magic VS Portland Trail Blazers, What's Wrong?

The Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers may be discussing a trade which would send Jameer Nelson to Portland, with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and Andre Miller coming to Orlando in return, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. The rumored swap of veteran point guards would appear to make sense for both sides for a few reasons, which I'll discuss in more depth if the trade happens.

Today’s hot rumor was a deal with Portland that would swap point guards Jameer Nelson and Andre Miller, in addition to Orlando receiving the 21st pick in tonight’s draft. The deal, in theory, would make sense for both teams. Portland acquires a point guard who can shoot from the outside, the type of player they’ve desired since signing Miller two summers ago. And the Magic get a guy whose 2011-12 contract is not guaranteed, meaning they could package him to a team trying to shed salary (such as Atlanta, who’s dangling Josh Smith).
 
Miller’s contract does expire at the end of next season but there is a team option on him for this offseason. That means Orlando would be acquiring a more tradable contract that would have value for teams looking to shed salary.