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Orlando Magic's free agency: Mo Bamba, Gary Harris and what comes next The NBA draft, where the Magic took Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick, is in Orlando’ s rearview mirror. Harris’ agents told ESPN his exten...
Returning to Orlando Bamba and the Magic agreed to terms Thursday on a two-year, $21 million contract, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact It appeared that Bamba would be seeking a new team for 2022-23 after the Magic didn't extend a qualifying offer to the big man prior to the league deadline, but the two sides seem to have reached an agreement after all, so Bamba will be back with the team that drafted him for his fifth NBA season. He averaged 10.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 25.7 minutes per game last season, and he could push Wendell Carter for Orlando's starting center job in 2022-23 if he has a good offseason.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mo Bamba agrees to terms with Magic on 2-year contract ORLANDO, Fla. — Mo Bamba plans on returning to the Orlando Magic.
JULY 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang
The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billionJULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mo Bamba agrees to terms with Orlando Magic on 2-year contract Mo Bamba's agreed to terms on a new deal with the Orlando Magic.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Mo Bamba becomes unrestricted free agent, but reunion with Magic possible The Magic have interest in bringing Mo Bamba back, but other teams have interest in signing the big man.
JUNE 30, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
To become unrestricted free agent Bamba did not receive a qualifying offer from the Magic and will become an unrestricted free agent July 1, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Orlando selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and Wendell Carter is also on the roster, so it seemed likely the Magic would move on from Bamba as part of its rebuild. Now that the deadline has passed without the team tendering a qualifying offer to Bamba, it appears the seven-footer will be with a new team for the 2022-23 season. In 71 games last season, he averaged 10.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Free Agency: Mavs Betting Odds Favorites to Sign Mo Bamba, Victor Oladipo? Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison isn’t going to sit around and mope about potentially losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks.
JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Magic Expected to Let Mo Bamba Enter Free Agency Orlando is reportedly not going to tender a qualifying offer to the former No. 6 pick in the 2018 draft.
JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Magic expected to allow Mo Bamba to become unrestricted free agent The Magic have interest in bringing Mo Bamba back, but other teams have interest in signing the big man.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
It's Banchero to Orlando: Magic grab Duke standout at No. 1
Paolo Banchero has been insisting for weeks that he believes he’s the best prospect in the NBA draftJUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando still evaluating all options with No. 1 draft pick
College basketball season ended almost three months ago, the NBA draft lottery was more than a month ago and the draft itself is later this weekJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 1? Magic work out Jabari Smith in advance of NBA draft
Jabari Smith didn't attempt to minimize the significance of the first of his two planned pre-NBA draft workoutsJUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic's Mo Bamba progresses ahead of offseason's uncertainty The Magic have until June 29 to tender a 1-year, $10.1 million qualifying offer to Mo Bamba to make him a restricted free agent.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Untapped Potential: Could Mo Bamba Blossom With Doncic, Mavs? The Dallas Mavericks were linked heavily to the Orlando Magic big man before the 2018 NBA Draft.
APRIL 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Strong end of season Bamba notched 21 points (7-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 28 minutes during Sunday's 125-111 win over the Heat.
Impact Bamba started in all but two of his 71 games this season and was impressive, as he delivered career-best numbers across the board. He averaged 10.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals per game this season.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Mosley: Young, rebuilding Magic have promising future
The Orlando Magic finished another losing NBA season singing a familiar refrainAPRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic beat Heat in finale, overcoming Oladipo's big game
Mo Bamba and RAPRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available and starting Sunday Bamba (ankle) will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Impact Bamba was listed as questionable for the finale after playing just four minutes during Thursday's loss to the Hornets, but he'll be available for the regular-season finale. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaged 12.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 blocks in 24.4 minutes per game.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for finale Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Impact Bamba practiced Saturday, which bodes well for his chances of playing in the finale. That said, if he's out, more minutes could be in store for Moritz Wagner and Robin Lopez.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Saturday Bamba (ankle) participated in Saturday's practice session, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact Bamba sustained a right ankle sprain in Thursday's game against the Hornets, but it's encouraging that he was at practice a day before the regular-season finale. If he's unavailable Sunday against the Heat, Moritz Wagner and Chuma Okeke should see additional run.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami puts road win streak on the line against Orlando
Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Heat take on OrlandoAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nursing sprained right ankle Bamba (ankle) is dealing with a sprained right ankle and will likely be questionable for the regular-season finale Sunday against Miami.
Impact Bamba departed Thursday night's game against the Hornets early in the first quarter and was swiftly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. While he'll have a pair of off days to recover before Sunday's finale, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Magic play it safe and hold him out of what's ultimately a meaningless contest against the top team in the East.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Catches fire from deep Bamba dropped 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3PT, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, six blocks and three assists in a 120-115 win over Cleveland on Tuesday.
Impact Bamba buried all five of his three-pointers in the first quarter. The fourth-year center eclipsed 20 points for just the third time this season but notched his 19th double-double. Bamba was able to dominate after center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) was ruled out.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Magic break 6-game losing streak, beat Cavaliers 120-115
Mo Bamba had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 off the bench and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-115 to stop a six-game losing streakAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
