April 2021 Orlando Magic Wiretap

Magic Sign Moe Wagner For Remainder Of Season, Waive Robert Franks From 10-Day

Apr 27, 2021 10:58 AM

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent center Moritz Wagner for the remainder of the regular season.

In addition, forward Robert Franks has been released from his 10-day contract.

Wagner (6’11”, 245, 4/26/97) played in 34 games this season (14 starts) with both Washington and Boston, averaging 5.6 ppg., 2.7 rpg. and 1.1 apg. in 12.8 minpg. He appeared in 25 games (13 starts) with the Wizards, averaging 7.1 ppg., 2.9 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 15.0 minpg. Wagner was traded to Boston as part of a three-team deal on Mar. 25. He played in nine games (one start) with the Celtics, averaging 1.2 ppg. and 2.1 rpg. in 6.8 minpg. Wagner was waived by Boston on Apr. 16.

Originally selected in the first round (25th overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft by the L.A. Lakers, Wagner has played in 122 career NBA regular season games (24 starts) with the Lakers, Washington and Boston, averaging 6.5 ppg., 3.2 rpg. and 1.0 apg. in 14.1 minpg.

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Devin Cannady Suffers Open Fracture Of Right Ankle, Will Require Surgery

Apr 25, 2021 11:47 PM

Devin Cannady will require surgery after suffering an open fracture of his right ankle.

Cannady, who suffered the injury in the first quarter against the Pacers, was stretchered off the court.

Cannady had signed a two-way deal with the Magic on April 16.

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Steve Clifford To Miss Several Games After Positive COVID-19 Test, Tyrone Corbin To Coach Magic

Apr 25, 2021 12:06 PM

Steve Clifford will miss several games after testing positive for COVID-19, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Clifford, who recorded three positive tests, is asymptomatic. 

Clifford received both doses of the Moderna vaccine, with his second dose on Thursday. He is not fully considered vaccinated as two weeks have not passed since his last dose.

Tyrone Corbin will replace Clifford as head coach. 

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Magic Sign Donta Hall To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Apr 23, 2021 3:01 PM

The Orlando Magic have signed forward Donta Hall to a second 10-day contract.

Hall originally signed a 10-day contract with Orlando on Apr. 13. He has played in four games with the Magic, averaging 4.3 ppg., 4.3 rpg., 1.5 apg. and 1.50 blkpg in 14.0 minpg.

Hall also played in 12 games this season (11 starts) with both Ignite and Raptors 905 of the NBA G League, averaging 10.2 ppg., 8.3 rpg., 1.5 apg. and 2.08 blkpg. in 24.8 minpg., while shooting .625 (50-80) from the floor.

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Magic Sign Robert Franks To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM

The Orlando Magic have agreed to sign Robert Franks to a second 10-day contract.

Franks has appeared in four games with the Magic and is averaging 5.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per game.

Franks went undrafted in 2019 out of Washington State.

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Magic Sign Devin Cannady To Two-Way Contract

Apr 16, 2021 9:52 AM

The Orlando Magic have agreed to sign Devin Cannady to a Two-Way contract.

Cannady was MVP of the G League Finals this season.

Cannady went undrafted in 2019 out of Princeton and is a 6'2 point guard.

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Magic To Sign Robert Franks On 10-Day Contract

Apr 10, 2021 11:57 AM

The Orlando Magic are set to sign Robert Franks to a 10-day contract, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Franks averaged 12.1 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Lakeland Magic in the G League. 

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Donta Hall Signs 10-Day Contract With Magic

Apr 9, 2021 2:00 PM

The Orlando Magic will sign Donta Hall to a 10-day contract.

Hall averaged 10.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in 24.8 minutes over 12 games this season in the G League.

Hall spent time in 19-20 with both the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons.

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Khem Birch To Sign With Raptors After Buyout With Magic

Apr 8, 2021 12:47 PM

Khem Birch is finalizing a contract buyout with the Orlando Magic and plans to sign the Toronto Raptors upon clearing waivers.

Birch is a native of Montreal.

Birch is averaging 5.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.8 minutes per game.

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Magic Sign Devin Cannady To 10-Day Contract

Apr 6, 2021 10:43 AM

The Orlando Magic have signed Devin Cannady to a 10-day contract.

Cannady (6’2”, 183, 5/21/96) played in 13 games this season (nine starts) with Lakeland of the NBA G League, averaging 11.7 ppg., 2.8 rpg. and 2.7 apg. in 25.8 minpg., while shooting .400 (28-70) from three-point range. He played and started in all three playoff outings, averaging 15.7 ppg., 4.7 rpg. and 3.3 apg. in 29.7 minpg., while shooting .450 (9-20) from three-point range. During the 2021 NBA G League Final on Mar. 11 vs. Delaware, Cannady tallied 22 points, six rebounds and four assists and was named G League Final MVP, helping Lakeland capture the 2020-21 NBA G League championship.

Prior to joining Lakeland, Cannady signed as a free agent with Orlando on Nov. 27 and appeared in two preseason games with the Magic, tallying six points, two rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in nine minutes. He was waived on Dec. 19.

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