Part of what makes it hard to see where the Utah Jazz would trade Collin Sexton - if they trade Collin Sexton - is that he would fit on pretty much any team in the NBA. By that same logic, no matter where he goes, it wouldn't really be that surprising.
The truth is, who wouldn't want a young scoring guard capable of putting up 20 points or more on any given night? Especially when that said scorer is being paid at a decent rate whose contract only goes for one more season? There's a lot of appeal to Sexton, which is why it's realistic to expect the Jazz to hold a bidding war for him.
Now, some teams need Sexton more than others. Those teams generally lack a scorer or could use an upgrade to their scoring guards.
Bleacher Report's Dan Favale floated the Orlando Magic as a "surprise landing spot" for Sexton. He explained why he sees the Magic as an unlikely trade destination.
"Any big swing by the Magic must feature a dynamic off-the-dribble creator and shot-maker. Collin Sexton does not meet that criteria in full, Favale wrote. "He also shouldn't fetch the assets and players necessary to acquire someone who does. That type of middle-ground play is right up Orlando's alley."
So, Sexton isn't the perfect player for the Magic to snatch, but he's attainable. But here's why it wouldn't be surprising if Sexton finds himself in Disney World at the trade deadline.
The Magic's desperate need for a scorer is pretty obvious
The Magic's guard rotation, scoring-wise, leaves much to be desired. In fact, their inability to consistently score holds Orlando back to some degree. Jalen Suggs is one of the best guard defenders in the NBA and gives the Magic a spark when he's on the floor. Don't let the 16.4 points per game fool you: a scorer he is not.
Cole Anthony can go off at any time, but he's a much less consistent version of the inconsistent Jordan Clarkson. To the point that teams don't give him the same respect teams give Clarkson even when he's not on his game.
Sexton gives them someone who can score at the rate Suggs can (if not better), and he'll be efficient at it. If anything, his scoring could be a dependable complement next to their guards and Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. That's why he was floated in a hypothetical trade to Orlando last year.
Could the Magic get someone better? Sure they could, but they are good enough that trading for Sexton would be a pretty standard move for them to improve their playoff odds while simultaneously being young enough that they can acquire him and still look to see if there's will be an upgrade available in the future.
Sexton isn't the most obvious trade candidate on the Jazz's roster, so it's mysterious whether he will be on the team past February 6. Still, it won't shock anyone if Utah trades him, and because Orlando makes plenty of sense as a trade partner, no one would be shocked if that's where he goes.