Magic swingman Keith Bogans has beaten out DeShawn Stevenson for the backup minutes at shooting guard behind starter Cutino Mobley.

Because of this, the Magic are looking to deal Stevenson rather than have come on and off the injured list all season long.

However, no deal can be made until december 15 because Stevenson signed a new contract this past summer.

Under the Collective-Bargaining Agreement, any player who signed a new contract during the offseason cannot be traded until either december 15 or three months (whichever is longer) after the deal was signed.

Since Stevenson signed his new three-year, $8.5 million deal on August 12, three months from then would be November 15 so the Dec 15 date applies here.

The Magic hope to get a draft picks for him but if anything, when the time comes, they will likely only be able to get filler and probably a second-round pick if they deal him straight up.