On June 30, Beijing time, the NBA Magic has decided to refuse to execute the $8 million team option contract of center player Big Wagner next season, and the latter will fully resume free agency to enter the trade market. However, it is reported that the two parties may also continue to cooperate, specifically in the negotiation of the next contract renewal!
The 27-year-old Wagner, 2.10 meters tall, weighs 111 kilograms, plays as a center, plays for the Magic team in the 2023-2024 season, with an annual salary of $8 million this season, and he is a brother to Wagner Jr. Big Wagner played in a total of 80 games in the regular season, he started only one game, and the remaining 79 games came off the bench, averaging 17.7 minutes per game, 10.9 points + 4.3 rebounds + 1.2 assists + 0.5 steals + 0.3 blocks, shooting 60.0% from the field, 33.0% from three-point range, and 81.0% from the free throw line. If converted to 36 minutes of effective value, Big Wagner can cut an average of 20+10 data per game, which is indeed worth looking forward to!
Big Wagner's tactical play is a perfect fit for the center system of the small-ball era that is popular in the league today, he is very effective on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and has the ability to shoot three-pointers from the outside, and there is no shortage of suitors if he enters the trade market, and it is reported that playoff teams such as the Lakers, Warriors and Clippers are very interested in him. But Big Wagner is likely to choose to continue to renew his contract with the Magic, and he wants to continue to work together with his younger brother Wagner Jr.!