NBA free agency has been full of wild moves with stars changing teams, surprising cuts and impactful signings. The Orlando Magic have been one of the early headliners during the NBA offseason shakeup.
While Orlando didn’t go all-out in free agency after the Desmond Bane trade, the Magic’s calculated signings have earned the front office high praise. Bleacher Report lauded Orlando with an A-minus grade for their NBA free agency moves, and for good reason.
The biggest win? Prying veteran point guard Tyus Jones away from the Phoenix Suns. The Magic badly needed a steady hand at the point, and Jones fits the bill perfectly.
Jones averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 assists to just one turnover per game last season.
“We pegged the Orlando Magic as the best fit of any team for Jones' services going into free agency, as this offense desperately needed his playmaking and three-point shooting," wrote Bleacher Report.
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden
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Even better, the Magic landed Jones on a bargain $7 million deal. Jones isn’t expected to start, with Bane and Jalen Suggs locked in as the lead guards.
But he’s a perfect candidate to emerge as the team's sixth man, potentially helping replace the production lost by including point guard Cole Anthony in the trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire Bane.
The Magic also made a savvy move with Moe Wagner. After declining his $11 million option, Orlando re-signed the big man for just $5 million saving cap space while keeping key frontcourt depth. Wagner played in just 30 games during 2024-25 as the center sustained a season-ending ACL injury.
The Magic lost Gary Harris, but the new additions bring balance, including first-round pick sharpshooter Jase Richardson.
With 14 players under contract, Orlando is staying below the first tax apron and are quietly building one of the deepest, most well-rounded squads in the Eastern Conference.
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