SALT LAKE CITY — A trade may be the only thing that can save the Orlando Magic from another March and April out of the playoff hunt, with nothing but meaningless games.



The team is fading fast.



The Magic have gone 3-8 since they returned from their mid-December trip to Mexico City, and seven of the eight losses have been by double digits. The lopsided defeats have added to the angst level.



Sure, there have been mitigating factors, including a vicious schedule, Nikola Vucevic’s one-game paternity leave and D.J. Augustin’s one-game absence because of a sprained ankle.



But the major issue is the roster itself. Even when they are injury free, the Magic lack depth and shooting. The bench is a glaring weakness that leaves the entire squad with minimal margin for error.



The point guard spot is the most problematic area. Augustin has been indispensable as the starter, but the options behind him are woefully thin. Jerian Grant, who...