Former NBA No. 1 Pick Signs With The Kings

  The Orlando Magic’s roster ripples continue to make waves across the NBA, with former players landing in new destinations as teams gear up for the playoff push. While Orlando remained quiet during the trade deadline, their former stars are making moves elsewhere in the league. Mo Bamba, who the Magic selected sixth overall in […] The post Former NBA No. 1 Pick Signs With The Kings appeared first on The Cold Wire.

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Former NBA No. 1 Pick Signs With The Kings
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The Orlando Magic’s roster ripples continue to make waves across the NBA, with former players landing in new destinations as teams gear up for the playoff push.

While Orlando remained quiet during the trade deadline, their former stars are making moves elsewhere in the league.

Mo Bamba, who the Magic selected sixth overall in 2018, has switched from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz, while another notable ex-Magic player is set for a fresh start.

Markelle Fultz, the former No. 1 overall pick, has found his next NBA home after completing his three-year, $50 million contract with Orlando in 2024.

During his five-season tenure with the Magic, Fultz established himself as a regular starter, opening 149 games for the team.

The Sacramento Kings have emerged as Fultz’s new destination, with NBA insider Shams Charania breaking the news on Wednesday:

“Free agent guard Markelle Fultz has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agent Raymond Brothers of I AM Sports & Entertainment told ESPN. Kings have searched to find a point guard – and land a deal with the former No. 1 overall pick.”

Multiple teams showed interest in Fultz as he worked his way back from injury this offseason.

After considering his options, he chose the Kings as his next destination. His agent has confirmed that Fultz has fully recovered and is ready to return to the court.

The timing could work well for both parties. The Kings currently hold a 28-26 record, placing them ninth in the Western Conference.

With just 2.5 games separating them from the sixth-seeded Clippers, Sacramento has a real opportunity to climb the standings and secure a more favorable playoff position.

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