In an effort to bolster their PG corps, Orlando Magic will sign former Rockets' PG Andre Barrett. Released by Houston earlier this season after playing 27 games for them, Barrett averaged 2.1ppg and 1.6apg in just over 11mpg.
After learning they'd lose PG Jameer Nelson due to a rib cage injury, Magic GM John Weisbrod considered filing a special exemption with the league that would allow them for a 16th man on the roster, but decided against it when he learned that if granted the exception, Nelson would be forced to miss a minimum of two weeks. The belief is that he'll return sooner.
To make room for Barrett, Orlando released former University of Central Florida standout Mark Jones, who had been playing on a 10-day contract. Jones scored a total of 8 points in 31 minutes of play.