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Magic Sign Izaiyah Nelson To Two-Way Deal

The Magic have signed Izaiyah Nelson to a two-way contract, the team announced (via Twitter). The 6’10” center out of the University of South Florida was drafted last week with the 51st overall pick, which the Magic traded to acquire on draft night.

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How The Magic Stack Up After Giannis, Kawhi, Jaylen and Other NBA Moves

Jaylen Brown is off to Phili. Paul George is heading to Boston. Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando. And that's just since 3 o'clock, eastern time. Kawhi Leonard is going back to Toronto; Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking his talents to Miami; LaMelo Ball is on his way to Minnesota.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Magic Re-Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Way Contract

Free agent center Colin Castleton is back under contract with the Magic on a new two-way deal, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. Castleton, 26, signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract for training camp last August, then had that deal converted to a two-way contract by Orlando at the end of the preseason.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 1

Magic bring back Nikola Vucevic for second tour with franchise

Veteran big man Nikola Vucevic signed with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for his second stint with the franchise. The Magic did not disclose contract terms, but Vucevic agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to an ESPN report.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Jonathan Isaac News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Magic To Re-Sign Jonathan Isaac

Jonathan Isaac will return to the Magic on a one-year deal, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The 28-year-old forward/center had an $8MM guarantee on his $14.5MM salary for 2026/27 when he was waived on Saturday.

Jevon Carter News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Jevon Carter To Re-Sign With Magic

Free agent guard Jevon Carter will re-sign with the Magic on a one-year, veteran’s minimum deal, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The eight-year veteran took advantage of an opportunity in Orlando after Chicago waived him in early February.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Moritz Wagner, Nets Agree To Two-Year Deal

Free agent big man Moritz Wagner is making the move from Orlando to Brooklyn, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that Wagner and the Nets have agreed to a two-year, $19MM contract.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Magic reunite with Nikola Vucevic after years apart

Vucevic was traded away from the franchise during the 2020-21 season and has spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

Celtics get bad news about potential Jaylen Brown trade

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The 'Active NBA points-per-game leaders' quiz

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 30

The Orlando Magic can't sit out 2026 free agency

Sean Sweeney is a rising coaching star and his introductory press conference was a hit, so I hope the Orlando Magic front office doesn’t hang him out to dry as July arrives and the NBA opens for business.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 29

Veteran big man likely on way out of Orlando as free agency nears

We are nearly 24 hours away from the start of free agency. With the Orlando Magic hard-strapped for cap space, one of the biggest questions entering the offseason was whether or not they would try to create additional cap flexibility.

Jamal Cain News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Magic Exercise Jamal Cain’s Team Option

The Magic exercised their team option on forward Jamal Cain ahead of Monday’s decision deadline, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like an emerging powerhouse when they finished second in the Western Conference in 2022 and 2023. Three seasons later, the core of that team has all been traded away.

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Morant trade

One Western Conference team showed interest in Morant before trade

Are Pistons, Kings nearing sign-and-trade to swap All-Star centers

Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Knicks get discount to keep key role player in New York

Cameron Johnson News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 28

Evaluating Magic's chances to trade for Cameron Johnson

The Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets are in similar positions financially entering the 2026 offseason. After releasing Jonathan Isaac, the Magic saved $6.5 million off their cap sheet, where they are $2.8 million above the first apron.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 28

Why Magic should make the call for this young Bucks guard

Last week, the Milwaukee Bucks dealt two-time MVP and 10-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, shaking up the rest of the East and, honestly, the league as a whole.

Jonathan Isaac News / HITC / June 28

The financial reason why the Orlando Magic have waived lottery pick Jonathan Isaac

The Orlando Magic have decided to part ways with Jonathan Isaac ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite being the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Jonathan Isaac never reached the potential that the Orlando Magic had hoped for him to reach.

Jonathan Isaac News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Magic release former top 10 draft pick

The Orlando Magic are moving on from a former top 10 draft pick. The Magic released forward Jonathan Isaac, according to multiple reports. The move will save Orlando $6.5 million against the salary cap, with only $8 million of his $14 million salary for next year guaranteed.