The last couple of years have been really tough for the Orlando Magic fans. The team hasn't been good lately, and the last time they made the playoffs was during the 2011/2012 season. Last season the Magic finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 29-53 record, and it seems like the fans are tired of seeing their team lose year after year.
This summer Orlando is looking to make some personnel moves in order to be better next season. Next season they will rely mostly on their young players to carry the team, especially on Elfrid Payton and Aaron Gordon.
Other than that, they will also need some experienced and veteran players to help them and it seems like they got one on Tuesday.
Afflalo back in Orlando
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday night that Arron Afflalo and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a one-year deal. The contract is reportedly worth $2.3 million as Afflalo goes back to Orlando after three seasons. He played with the Magic for two seasons, in 2013 and in 2014. Last season he played 61 games with the Sacramento Kings and averaged 8.4 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Free agent Arron Afflalo has agreed to a one-year deal with the Orlando Magic, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 25. srpnja 2017.
Afflalo is a 10-year NBA veteran, and his presence both on the floor and in the locker room will be huge for the young Orlando Magic team next season.
He entered the league 2007 and was originally drafted by the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Los Angeles had his best season during the 2013/2014 campaign with the Orlando Magic when he averaged a career-high 18.2 points and 3.4 assists per game. He's hoping he can revitalize his career again with Orlando and also mentor some of the young players on the roster as well.
Afflalo is regarded as one of the better defenders at his position in the NBA, and he's also a really good three point shooter. Last season with the Kings he connected on 41% of his shots behind the arc. He holds career averages of 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Ennis stays in Los Angeles
Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported yesterday that the Los Angeles Lakers will bring back their backup point guard from last season - Tyler Ennis.
According to Shelburne, Ennis and the Lakers have agreed on a one-year minimum contract.
Lakers have agreed to a one-year minimum contract with Tyler Ennis. Team option on Year 2, per league source.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) 25. srpnja 2017.
Ennis was the 18th pick in the 2014 NBA Drafted, drafted by the Phoenix Suns. He joined the Lakers midway through last season and played 22 games for the "Purple and Gold" during the 2016/2017 campaign. In 22 games with the Lakers, Ennis averaged a career-high 7.7 points per game and also added 1.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
At 6-foot-3 he has great size for the point guard position and he is really athletic. Last season he showed he can also shoot the ball really well, as he connected on 39% of his three-pointers. Ennis will most likely continue to come off the bench for the Lakers next season as well.
