Originally, Anfernee Hardaway's trade value would definitely be high, certainly not lower than the Heat exchanging half their team for Moning.
However, last summer the Lakers signed O'Neal outright, and other teams saw the Magic wanting to capitalize through trades - no way! No one would offer a high price! They were just waiting for the chance to snatch the prize at no cost.
Moreover, Anfernee Hardaway's absences this season were no less than O'Neal's, cooling off the trade market...
Last time the Lakers played the Magic at home, both O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway took the court. This time, both were sidelined...
The Lakers, powered by Zhang Hao's 38 points and 6 rebounds, Barkley's 21 points and 14 rebounds, Doug Christie's 16 points and 3 assists, and Kenny Anderson's 16 points and 8 assists... easily defeated the Magic 102-89, elevating their record to 49 wins and 13 losses!
