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Orlando Magic sign Malaki Branham and JD Davison

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced.

Per the Orlando Sentinel, “both Branham and Davison signed Exhibit 10 contracts with Orlando, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel. An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed deal that allows players to join an NBA team for training camp. Most players who sign Exhibit 10 deals end up getting eventually waived, but there are financial incentives tied to the contract.”

Branham (6’5″, 202, 5/12/03) averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per 9.8 minutes a game in 28 regular season games with Washington last season. On February 5, 2026, Washington traded him to Charlotte as part of a three-team deal that also featured Dallas. On February 9, 2026, the Hornets waived Branham. Additionally, he played in seven regular season games (three of which were starts) for Cleveland of the NBA G League, averaging 20.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per 23.6 minutes.

Branham was first chosen by San Antonio in the first round (20th overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft. He has played in 216 NBA regular season games (61 starts) with San Antonio and Washington, averaging 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 17.8 minutes per game while shooting.840 (168-200) from the free throw line. Additionally, he has averaged 20.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per 24.9 minutes per game in nine NBA G League regular season games (four of which he started) with Austin and Cleveland.

During his lone season (2021–22) as a freshman at Ohio State University, Branham participated in 32 games (31 starts), averaging 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 29.7 minutes per game. He shot.416 (37–89) from three-point range and.833 (80–96) from the free throw line. He received the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award for 2021–2022. Branham was also selected for the Big Ten All-Freshman Team and the Third Team All-Big Ten.

Davison (6’4″, 215, 10/3/02) averaged 2.5 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 rebounds per 7.8 minutes per game while playing in 28 regular season games for Houston last season. On April 7, 2026, the Rockets converted his two-way contract to a regular contract. Davison played in two postseason games, averaging 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per 2.5 minutes. Additionally, he played and started five NBA G League regular season games for Rio Grande Valley, averaging 25.2 points, 6.8 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 1.80 steals, and 1.40 blocks per 35.6 minutes.

Davison has played in 64 NBA regular season games with Boston and Houston since being chosen by Boston in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft. He has averaged 2.1 points, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 rebounds per 6.5 minutes. Davison has played in 89 NBA G League regular season games (64 starts) with Maine and Rio Grande Valley, averaging 20.1 points, 8.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.29 steals in 33.6 minutes. He has also made six appearances in the NBA playoffs, scoring 1.0 points per game in 3.0 minutes. In 2023–2024, he was named to the All-NBA G League Third Team. Davison was then selected for the All-NBA G League First Team and named the 2024–25 NBA G League Most Valuable Player.

During his one season (2021–2022) as a freshman at the University of Alabama, Davison participated in 33 games (six starts), averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per 25.8 minutes. He was selected for the SEC All-Freshman Team for 2021–2022.

Orlando Magic sign Jamal Cain

The Orlando Magic have signed forward Jamal Cain, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today.

Cain (6’7”, 207, 3/20/99) originally signed a two-way contract with Orlando on July 25, 2025. He has played in 27 regular season games this season with the Magic, averaging 3.5 ppg. and 1.1 rpg. in 8.0 minpg. Cain has scored in double figures three times, including a season-high 15 points on March 19 @ Charlotte.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Cain has appeared in 108 career NBA regular season games (one start) with Miami, New Orleans and Orlando, averaging 4.5 ppg. and 1.9 rpg. in 11.3 minpg. He has also played in 24 career NBA G League regular season games, all with Sioux Falls, averaging 22.7 ppg., 10.0 rpg., 2.9 apg. and 1.67 stlpg. in 36.0 minpg.

Magic sign Alex Morales to Two-Way contract

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Alex Morales to a two-way contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced.

Morales (6’6”, 195, 11/21/97) has played and started in 18 regular season games this season with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging 19.2 ppg., 8.0 rpg., 3.2 apg. and 2.17 stlpg. in 35.6 minpg., while shooting .528 (130-246) from the floor, .413 (31-75) from three-point range and .833 (30-36) from the free throw line.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Morales has appeared in 112 career NBA G League regular season games (59 starts), all with Osceola (previously Lakeland), averaging 10.2 ppg., 6.1 rpg., 3.1 apg. and 1.58 stlpg. in 27.4 minpg., while shooting .514 (453-881) from the floor.

Wizards notes after 120-112 win over Magic

The Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic, 120-112, on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington has now won five of its last seven games overall and four of their last six contests at home.

With the win, Washington snapped an 11-game losing skid to Orlando, picking up their first win over the Magic since Jan. 21, 2023, and ending their longest losing streak to Orlando in series history.

Washington recorded 12 steals, its seventh game this season with at least 10+ steals, now doing so in two in the last three games. The Wizards are now 4-3 in games with 10+ steals as a team.

Washington connected at a .939 clip (31-33) from the free-throw line.

The Wizards’ 31 made free throws mark a season high.

The Wizards set a season-high in points off turnover with 29 (previously 28, Jan. 2 vs. Brooklyn).

Washington had six players top double figures

Washington guard CJ McCollum finished with 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3PT) and added six rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes of action.

McCollum tallied his third 20/5/5 (pts/rebs/asts) game of the season, last doing so on Dec. 20 at Memphis.

McCollum has now scored 20+ points in 14 total games this season, now doing so in back-to-back outings.

Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr scored 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3PT, 7-7 FT) and collected eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 31 minutes of action.

Sarr collected his fourth game this season with at least 20+ points and 4+ blocks, now doing so for the third time in his last six games.

Sarr’s four games with 20+ points and 4+ blocks ranks second in the NBA behind only Victor Wembanyama (5 games).

Sarr has now topped 20+ points in 10 games this season, which ties his total from his rookie year (2024-25).

Sarr has now topped 10+ points in 22 of 26 outings this season.

Orlando Magic 2025-26 preseason game schedule

The Orlando Magic will open the 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico to play Miami on Saturday, October 4.

After playing at Philadelphia on Friday, October 10, Orlando will host Miami at Kia Center on Sunday, October 12 (6 p.m. start), then finish the preseason schedule at home on Thursday, October 16 vs. New Orleans at 7 p.m.

Single-game tickets for the 2025 preseason are on sale now. Fans can log on to OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.

Orlando Magic season tickets, partial plans, group and single-game Kia Center suite rental opportunities are on sale now.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs out with knee injury

After undergoing further evaluation a few days ago, including an MRI, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced.

During his return to play activities, Suggs was experiencing discomfort, which led to additional evaluation and imaging.

Suggs will be out indefinitely, as a treatment plan is developed.

The team feels that he is expected to make a full recovery.

Suggs (6’5”, 212, 6/3/01) has played and started in 35 games this season with Orlando, averaging 16.2 ppg., 4.0 rpg., 3.7 apg. and 1.46 stlpg. in 28.6 minpg., while shooting .882 (97-110) from the free throw line.

Magic sign Ethan Thompson to two-way contract

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman has announced.

Thompson (6’5”, 195, 5/4/99) has played and started in 14 games during the regular season with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging 17.7 ppg., 5.0 rpg., 3.1 apg. and 1.07 stlpg. in 34.1 minpg. He also appeared in 16 games (15 starts) with Osceola during the NBA G League Tip-off Tournament, averaging 16.8 ppg., 4.4 rpg., 2.3 apg. and 1.44 stlpg. in 32.1 minpg.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Thompson has appeared in 110 career NBA G League regular season games (101 starts) with Windy City, Mexico City and Osceola, averaging 17.0 ppg., 4.6 rpg., 3.6 apg. and 1.25 stlpg. in 32.9 minpg., while shooting .850 (300-353) from the free throw line. He was named to the 2023-24 All-NBA G League Third Team after averaging 22.8 ppg., 5.1 apg., 4.5 rpg. and 1.45 stlpg. in 37.2 minpg. in 33 games (all starts) with Mexico City.

Magic convert contract of Mac McClung to a two-way contract

The Orlando Magic have converted the contract of guard Mac McClung to a two-way contract.

In addition, Orlando has waived guard-forward Jarrett Culver, guard Alex Morales, forward Jalen Slawson and guard Ethan Thompson.

McClung (6’2”, 185, 1/6/99) was originally signed by Orlando on September 19. He appeared in two preseason games, averaging 4.0 ppg., 1.0 apg. and 1.00 blkppg. in 7.5 minpg. McClung played and started in 27 games last season with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging a league-best 25.7 ppg., 6.6 apg., 4.7 rpg. and 1.26 stlpg. in 35.4 minpg., while shooting .509 (252-495) from the floor, .396 (72-182) from three-point range and .843 (70-83) from the free throw line. He was named the 2023-24 NBA G League Most Valuable Player and also earned 2023-24 All-NBA G League First Team honors. At NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, McClung won the Slam Dunk contest for the second consecutive year.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, McClung has played in four career NBA regular season games with Chicago, the L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia, averaging 8.3 ppg., 3.3 rpg. and 2.5 apg. in 16.3 minpg. He has also appeared in 86 career NBA G League outings (82 starts) with South Bay, Windy City, Delaware and Osceola, averaging 21.9 ppg., 6.2 apg., 4.6 rpg. and 1.21 stlpg. in 32.1 minpg., while shooting .510 (677-1,327) from the floor, .415 (195-470) from three-point range and .849 (203-239) from the free throw line.

McClung played in 50 career games during two seasons (2018-20) at Georgetown University, averaging 14.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 2.2 apg. and 1.06 stlpg. in 26.6 minpg. During the 2018-19 season, he led all Big East freshmen in scoring and was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team. McClung also played in 29 games during one season (2020-21) at Texas Tech University, averaging 15.5 ppg., 2.7 rpg. and 2.1 apg. in 30.2 minpg.

Orlando’s roster now stands at 17 players, including two two-way players (McClung, Trevelin Queen).

Magic sign Alex Morales, waive Robert Baker II

The Orlando Magic recently signed free agent guard Alex Morales, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced.

In addition, Orlando has waived center Robert Baker II.

Morales (6’6”, 195, 11/21/97) played in 34 games (nine starts) with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging 9.7 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 3.8 apg. and 1.26 stlpg. in 24.9 minpg., while shooting .523 (134-256) from the floor.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Morales has played in 64 career NBA G League games (15 starts) with Osceola (previously Lakeland) of the NBA G League, averaging 8.0 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 2.9 apg. and 1.22 stlpg. in 23.5 minpg., while shooting .509 (206-405) from the field.

Morales appeared in 74 career games (71 starts) during three seasons at Wagner College (2019-22), averaging 15.9 ppg., 6.9 rpg., 3.7 apg. and 1.51 stlpg. in 33.1 minpg. He was named the 2021-22 Northeast Conference (NEC) Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Morales was also the NEC Player of the Year in 2020-21. He also played one season (2018-19) at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland.

Morales will wear # 11 with the Orlando Magic.

Magic sign Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension

The Orlando Magic recently signed center Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced.

Carter Jr. (6’10”, 262, 4/16/99) played in 55 games (48 starts) last season with Orlando, averaging 11.0 ppg., 6.9 rpg. and 1.7 apg. in 25.6 minpg., while shooting .525 (223-425) from the floor and .374 (64-171) from three-point range. He led (or tied) the team in scoring twice, in rebounding 26 times and in assists once. Carter Jr. scored in double figures 28 times and 20+ points three times, including a season-high 25 points on Jan. 19 vs. Philadelphia. He had 10+ rebounds 10 times and recorded nine double-doubles. Carter Jr. also played in seven playoff games (five starts), averaging 7.6 ppg., 6.3 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 26,4 minpg.

Originally selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft by Chicago, Carter Jr. has appeared in 315 career NBA regular season games (294 starts) with Chicago and Orlando, averaging 12.5 ppg., 8.5 rpg. and 2.0 apg. in 27.6 minpg., while shooting .517 (1,497-2,893) from the floor. He was acquired by the Magic from Chicago, along with Otto Porter Jr. and two future first round draft picks, in exchange for Al-Farouq Aminu and Nikola Vučević on Mar. 25, 2021.