ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic will have some tough decisions to make in NBA free agency. With a young team on the rise after its first playoff appearance since 2
With a young team on the rise after its first playoff appearance since 2020, the Magic currently enjoy the luxury of having their best players working on rookie deals — which gives Orlando the cap space to add proven players this offseason.
reported that Thompson wants a contract of at least three years — a possible deal-breaker when the athlete is 34 years old, in decline as a defender, and two years removed from knee and Achilles tendon injuries. Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs are eligible for rookie-scale extensions this offseason, while All-Star forward Paolo Banchero will be in the same position in a year. Jonathan Isaac has one year left on his contract, Moe Wagner has a team option for next season, and Wendell Carter Jr. has two years left before becoming a free agent.
Thompson's 18 points a game fits the Magic's need for more offensive firepower. Last season, Orlando ranked 23rd in 3-point percentage and last in 3-pointers made. Despite those struggles, Orlando won 47 games and made the playoffs.
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