A new target ENTERS the chat | How the Magic play free agency
The Orlando Magic may pursue free agents like Nickeil Alexander-Walker using the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. This requires declining team options on players like Moe Wagner. The move could improve shooting, but risks losing key contributors. The Magic must balance roster upgrades with salary cap constraints and luxury tax implications.
Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic
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Show Notes
The Orlando Magic are expected to play most of their offseason moves in trades. But a new rumor involving Minnesota Timberwolves wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker opens the possibility for a new door.
The Magic can maneuver their way into the non-taxpayer mid-level exception and the ability to chase a free agent shooter like Alexander-Walker, Ty Jerome or Malik Beasley.
Doing so could cost the team Moe Wagner. There are a lot of big decisions ahead for the Magic.
0:00 New target emerges in Magic rumor mill
5:39 Alexander-Walker's shooting stats and fit for Magic
11:18 How Magic can enter free agency this offseason
16:55 Weighing costs of declining team options
21:33 Moe Wagner's importance to the Magic
25:36 Wagner's impact on Magic's bench scoring
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