NBA Draft: ESPN Likes Kansas' Johnny Furphy for Magic at No. 18

ORLANDO — Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft is Wednesday. For the first time since 2020, the Orlando Magic are picking outside the lottery. With Orlando selecting

ORLANDO — Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft is Wednesday. For the first time since 2020, the Orlando Magic are picking outside the lottery.

"The Magic tend to value much of what Furphy supplies, having selected players with positional size, skill, and strong intangibles over the past several drafts," ESPN said. "Orlando also has been tied to Carrington and Kyshawn George, two other younger prospects who fit those criteria." Pittsburgh guard Carlton "Bub" Carrington and Miami forward Kyshawn George also have been connected to Orlando in previous mock drafts.

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