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Orlando Magic And Miami Heat Make Trade In G League

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 14, 2025 10:57 AM ET

Ethan Thompson spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Osceola Magic in the G League.

He finished the year with averages of 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range in 31 games (30 starts).

This week, the news was reported that Thompson will sign with the Miami Heat.

Via Ira Winderman of Sun Sentinel: "The Heat are signing Ethan Thompson, 26, to an Exhibit 10 camp tryout contract. Thompson, a 6-5 guard out of Oregon State, went undrafted in 2021. He has been in the Bulls and Magic organizations, named third-team All-G League a year ago. Heat with 18 of 21 camp slots filled."

The Heat are signing Ethan Thompson, 26, to an Exhibit 10 camp tryout contract. Thompson, a 6-5 guard out of Oregon State, went undrafted in 2021. He has been in the Bulls and Magic organizations, named third-team All-G League a year ago. Heat with 18 of 21 camp slots filled.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) August 14, 2025

The Osceola Magic also announced that they had traded his rights to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Via The Osceola Magic: "We have acquired the returning player rights to Justin Champagnie, a 2025 First Round Pick (No. 16), and a 2026 Second Round Pick (via SXF) from the Sioux Falls Skyforce in exchange for the returning player rights to Ethan Thompson and a 2025 Second Round Pick (No. 37)."

TRADE ALERT

We have acquired the returning player rights to Justin Champagnie, a 2025 First Round Pick (No. 16), and a 2026 Second Round Pick (via SXF) from the Sioux Falls Skyforce in exchange for the returning player rights to Ethan Thompson and a 2025 Second Round Pick… pic.twitter.com/YOl97nRhzh
— Osceola Magic (@OsceolaMagic) August 13, 2025