It is no secret that the Orlando Magic have been trying to trade for a big man to bolster their front court, but today?s report in the Orlando Sentinel that these talks have been halted did come as a surprise.

The reason why the Magic have put on hold their discussions for players Danny Fortson from the Warriors, Nazr Mohammed from the Hawks and Marcus Fizer from the Bulls is the intrigue surrounding center Rashard Griffith, whom the Magic acquired the rights to from the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night.

Orlando is set to get a look at the 7-footer, who has played in Europe for the last six years, after Griffith agreed to be a participant in the Magic?s summer league team, joining the likes of second year center Steven Hunter and the Magic?s other rookies on the squad.  It is believed the impressions these players leave could dictate what moves the Magic do or do not make during the offseason.

"With both of them playing, it surely will paint a better picture for us what our needs really are," said Magic General Manager John Gabriel. "It will help us move forward with moves we need to make, whether it's signings or trades. We'll have a better idea after the summer league."

With players the caliber of Tracy McGrady, Grant Hill, Mike Miller and Darrell Armstrong occupying the first three positions and old warhorses Horace Grant and Patrick Ewing trying to hold the inside this is undoubtedly the top priority for the Magic.

Any trade to get a solid big man like the three which have been mentioned will undoubtedly cost the Magic young shooting guard Mike Miller, but with Grant Hill again healthy trading Miller for a bigger body would give the team more balance.

Fortson might be the most realistic of the possible trade scenario?s the Magic have at their disposal, mainly due to the acquisition of Mike Dunleavy and teammate Antawn Jamison, who will earn the maximum allowable under the CBA next season, also playing power forward.  But trading is not the only option the Magic have in their possession.  The team could also go out and find another veteran free agent such as Ewing or Grant which would come much cheaper to the team, with the Bulls Charles Oakley being an obvious target.