Latest news and updates about the Magic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s days in Memphis appear to be numbered, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the Grizzlies are working with the veteran wing’s camp and will likely trade or release him “relatively soon.” Caldwell-Pope was the Magic’s big free agent signing of the 2024 offseason, but his production fell off […]
Jonathan Isaac has agreed to return to the Magic on a one-year contract after the two sides reunited shortly following the start of free agency. Orlando waived Isaac before free agency began, though he still received the $8 million guaranteed in his previous contract. Because the Magic did not use the waive-and-stretch provision, they were […] The post Magic bring back Jonathan Isaac appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
3:34 pm: Isaac has officially finalized his contract with the Magic, according to the transaction log at NBA.com. That confirms that it’s a minimum-salary contract, since veteran deals worth more than the minimum can’t be completed during the July moratorium period. Orlando also formally completed its minimum-salary deals with Vucevic and Carter. 12:21 pm: Jonathan […]
The Orlando Magic are running it back with Jonathan Isaac.
The Orlando Magic are bringing back veteran guard Jevon Carter after his strong finish to the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Carter has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract to remain in Orlando after earning a regular spot in the rotation following his midseason arrival. Carter joined the Magic after beginning […] The post Magic keep Jevon Carter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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. He earned a rotation role and averaged 7.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in […]
Moe Wagner’s move to the Brooklyn Nets ends a memorable Orlando chapter with brother Franz Wagner and gives Magic fans a tough free agency goodbye. The post Orlando Magic Star Franz Wagner Gets Bad News in NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
The Orlando Magic have brought back one of their past franchise icons on a cheap, one-year deal for next year. The post Magic Sign Franchise Icon to Cheap Free Agent Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
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. Scotto adds that the second year will include a mutual option, similar to the one the Nets are also […]
Free agent center Nikola Vucevic will sign a one-year, $3.9MM deal with the Magic, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania adds that Vucevic turned down more lucrative offers from other teams to return to Orlando, where he still owns a home. Vucevic will take the place of Moritz Wagner, who is signing […]
Nikola Vučević has reportedly found his new home.
Free agent center Nikola Vucevic has agreed to return to the Orlando Magic on a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to ESPN. Vucevic spent nearly nine seasons in Orlando after beginning his NBA career with the franchise and has continued to maintain a home in the city. Despite receiving more lucrative offers from other teams, […] The post Nikola Vucevic returns to Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Magic are expected to re-sign veteran forward Jonathan Isaac after he cleared waivers and became an unrestricted free agent. Orlando recently waived Isaac, absorbing the $8 million guaranteed portion of his contract. Because the team chose not to use the waive-and-stretch provision, it remains eligible to immediately negotiate a new deal with him. One […] The post Magic expected to bring back Jonathan Isaac appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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). Cain, who began the 2025/26 season on a two-way contract with Orlando, earned a promotion to the team’s standard roster in March on a two-year, minimum-salary contract with a second-year […]
Jonathan Isaac has been waived by the Orlando Magic. Could Isaac be a fringe signing for the Atlanta Hawks to help mentor the young Mouhamed Gueye?
The Atlanta Hawks have been busy making moves this offseason, extending the contract of CJ McCollum and trading for Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins, among others. The Hawks are looking to build off last year’s trip to the NBA playoffs, where they lost in six games to the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks. […] The post NBA rumors: Insider confirms Hawks won’t pursue Magic trade for villain big man appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Clippers are in the midst of potentially trading away star forward Kawhi Leonard. However, that isn’t the only trade they have their eyes on. The Clippers have been trying to acquire center Goga Bitadze from the Orlando Magic. But thus far, the Magic have been unwilling to make a deal, via Jake […] The post NBA rumors: Clippers’ trade inquiries to Magic rebuffed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Veteran forward John Collins is expected to generate strong interest in free agency, with the Magic, Spurs, and 76ers among the teams monitoring his market. Minnesota has also been linked to Collins, but league sources believe the Timberwolves are unlikely to match the financial offers expected from Orlando, San Antonio, or Philadelphia. The Spurs and […] The post Magic, Spurs, Sixers pursue John Collins appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia 76ers could take a gamble on Jonathan Isaac as their next reclamation project after getting waived by the Magic.
The Boston Celtics were unable to land Giannis Antetokounmpo despite reportedly including Jaylen Brown in their offer, but the star winger is still generating plenty of interest around the league.
The San Antonio Spurs could be adding a lob threat alongside Victor Wembanyama in the front court. According to ClutchPoints’ resident NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Spurs have interest in getting John Collins from the Los Angeles Clippers. Siegel reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ desire to have Collins has now melted, leaving the Spurs and […] The post Spurs Target Explosive Lob Threat Alongside Victor Wembanyama: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, ending a seven-season tenure with the franchise as the organization continues reshaping its roster under new head coach Sean Sweeney. NBA insider Michael Scotto reported Saturday that Orlando waived Isaac despite owing him $8 million in guaranteed money for the 2026-27 season. Isaac had been scheduled to […] The post Magic waive former lottery pick Jonathan Isaac appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Astandout veteran for the Chicago Bulls could be on the move after joining the team late in the 2025-2026 NBA season. Anfernee Simons is set to hit the free agency market and should be viewed as a potential flight risk out of Illinois. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report highlighted top trade and free agency targets […] The post Orlando Magic Urged To Snatch Chicago Bulls Player in NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
5:15 pm: The move is official, the Magic announced (via Twitter). 4:17 pm: The Magic are waiving veteran forward/center Jonathan Isaac, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Isaac has an $8MM guarantee on his $14.5MM salary for the upcoming season, so Orlando will save some money with the move, which […]