Magic are being praised for recent NBA moves.
Magic Gets Surprising Boost With Latest NBA Trades originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
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.
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.
Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, sources tell ESPN. Magic officials negotiated the deal with Jones' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management, which gives Jones a key role for the East contenders. pic.twitter.com/oR6gTHDyPK
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
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.
- Traded for an elite three point shooter in Desmond Bane
— Kenny Morales (@KennyMoralesTV) July 4, 2025
- Signed a playmaking point guard that can also shoot from three in Tyus Jones
- Drafted Jase Richardson and Noah Penda
- Re-signed Moe Wagner to a team friendly deal
The Magic are having a great offseason 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dT8hZSls2I
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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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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