<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-player-who-will-shock-nba-with-breakout-2024-25-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0Magic-player-who-will-shock-NBA-with-breakout-2024-25-season0.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T09:41:26-07:00">October 11th, 9:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T09:41:26-07:00">October 11th, 9:41am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-setting-foundation-early-training-camp-ensure-postseason-success">Orlando Magic are heading into the 2024-25 season</a> with optimism following a successful 2023-24 campaign that saw them return to the NBA Playoffs. While the spotlight has primarily been on rising stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, another name could soon join the conversation: Jett Howard. The 21-year-old guard, selected with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magics-jett-howard-shares-touching-moment-with-father-juwan-at-2023-nba-draft">11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft</a>, appears ready to surprise the league with a breakout season.</p><p>Howard showcased his potential during the Magic’s recent preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the 107-97 loss, the young guard put together a standout performance, recording 19 points, three assists, two steals, and shooting an efficient 60% from the field, including an impressive 42.9% from beyond the arc. Howard’s 29 minutes on the floor were a significant jump from his earlier preseason outing against the New Orleans Pelicans, where he played just 12 minutes. His performance came in the absence of veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, giving Howard an opportunity to start and make his mark.</p><h2><b>Jett Howard’s potential breakout season could elevate Magic’s playoff hopes in 2024-25</b></h2><p>The game against the Spurs was a clear indication that Howard could play a more substantial role in the Magic’s rotation this season. His combination of shooting, playmaking, and defensive energy fills a critical need for Orlando as they look to solidify themselves as a playoff contender. Howard’s offensive versatility and ability to stretch the floor with his three-point shooting make him an ideal complement to Banchero and Wagner, two of the Magic’s cornerstone players.</p><p>Orlando has struggled in recent seasons with consistency from beyond the arc, and Howard’s ability to provide that threat could help the team reach the next level. His performance against San Antonio wasn’t just a fluke — it highlighted his growth and potential to deliver in key moments, even against solid NBA competition.</p><p>Howard’s <a href="https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1641724/?Season=2023-24&amp;SeasonType=Regular%20Season" rel="noopener">development during his rookie season</a>, though largely spent in the G League, helped prepare him for this moment. Playing in 29 games for the Osceola Magic, Howard averaged 18.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 37.7% from the field. His time in the G League allowed him to refine his skills, particularly his shooting, decision-making, and ability to create space on the floor. That experience is now paying off as he looks ready to contribute more meaningfully at the NBA level.</p><h2><b>Howard’s growth could define his impact on Orlando’s rotation</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jett-Howard-13-shoots-over-San-Antonio-Spurs-forward-Julian-Champagnie.jpg"><figcaption>© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Orlando Magic organization has high hopes for Howard, who represents a key piece in their continued rebuild. Orlando’s front office has made it clear they want to surround their young stars with players who can grow alongside them and provide complementary skills. Howard’s ability to score from the perimeter and create offense will be a valuable asset for a team that ranked in the lower half of the league in three-point shooting last season.</p><p>“I’ve had that [confidence] since I started playing basketball,” Howard said <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/jett-howard-orlando-magic-san-antonio-spurs-postgame-interview-20241009" rel="noopener">following his strong preseason outing</a>. “Just the people you have around you, they instill confidence in you, and just having a good circle around you. I think it would be pretty easy to keep that confidence up.”</p><p>Howard’s confidence is matched by his growing maturity on the court. His ability to play multiple positions, defend, and contribute as both a scorer and playmaker provides head coach Jamahl Mosley with valuable flexibility in his rotations. As the season unfolds, Howard could find himself playing a much larger role, especially if he continues to capitalize on his opportunities in the preseason.</p><p>The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be a critical one for the Orlando Magic, and Jett Howard could be the surprise catalyst that helps them push deeper into the playoffs. His blend of youth, talent, and untapped potential make him one of the most intriguing breakout candidates in the league this season. If his preseason form is any indication, Howard is ready to shock the NBA and make a name for himself on one of the league’s most exciting young teams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jamahl-mosley-wife-kristina-anderson');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jamahl Mosley’s wife Kristina Anderson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jamahl_Mosley_s_wife_Kristina_Anderson.webp"></figure><h1>Jamahl Mosley’s wife Kristina Anderson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-10T15:15:41-07:00">October 10th, 3:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-10T15:20:52-07:00">October 10th, 3:20pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For a number of season, the Orlando Magic were a cellar-dwelling team in the NBA. After the departure of Dwight Howard, the franchise really struggled. With the hiring of Jamahl Mosley, the Magic are seeing improvements. In his third season, the Magic made the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.</p><p>Now the Magic will be looking to return to the playoffs in 2024-25 and this time win a playoff series. But while Mosley has plenty of things to figure out on the sidelines, there’s no question that he has plenty of support from his wife and family. Let’s get to know more about Jamahl Mosley’s wife Kristina Anderson.</p><h2><b>Who is Kristina Anderson?</b></h2><p>Jamahl Mosley’s wife is Kristina Anderson. <a href="https://buzzsouthafrica.com/us/who-is-jamahl-mosleys-wife-kristina-anderson/#google_vignette" rel="noopener">Kristina Anderson was born</a> in 1981. Although Anderson’s husband is a popular basketball coach in the NBA world, little to no information is available publicly about Anderson. However, Sportskeeda claims that <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/jamahl-mosley-wife" rel="noopener">Anderson’s career</a> is within the sports marketing industry.</p><h2><b>Kristina Anderson marries Jamahl Mosley</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jamahl-mosley-wife-kristina-anderson-2.webp"></figure><p>Photo <a href="https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/a-classic-outdoor-wedding-at-rancho-valencia-in-rancho-santa-fe-california-album" rel="noopener">courtesy of</a>: The Knot</p><p>Specific details are unknown on how Mosley and Anderson met. However, according to <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/jamahl-mosley-wife">Sportskeeda</a>, Mosley and Anderson shared their vows in 2016 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. According to <a href="https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/a-classic-outdoor-wedding-at-rancho-valencia-in-rancho-santa-fe-california-album">The Knot</a>, Anderson specifically chose Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe as the wedding venue to its natural and outdoor landscape.</p><blockquote>In a conversation with The Knot, the wife of the current Magic coach revealed “I wanted bright-colored flowers mixed in with ivory and green accents. Rancho Valencia is such a beautiful venue, and having the wedding outside made it easy to incorporate those colors. Champagne is one of my favorite drinks, and I thought it would be a nice way to have a favor as people arrived instead of as they left.”</blockquote><h2><b>Kristina Anderson and Jamahl Mosley start a family</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jamahl-mosley-wife-kristina-anderson-3-e1706891657973.webp"><figcaption>Photo <a href="https://www.skinnyscoop.com/who-is-kristina-anderson-everything-about-jamahl-mosleys-wife/" rel="noopener">courtesy of</a>: Skinnyscoop</figcaption></figure><p>Since tying the knot, the couple has raised three wonderful children together. The kids were given the names of Jemma, CJ, and Chance, based on Mosley’s <a href="https://nbacoaches.com/jamahl-mosley/" rel="noopener">profile</a> in the National Basketball Coaches Association.</p><p>Being a wife of an NBA coach is surely not as easy as it looks, given that being a coach in the premier basketball league requires plenty of time and attention away from the family. In fact, Mosley’s coaching duties forced him to be separated from his family. This included when the NBA resumed the 2019-20 season inside a bubble amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>During the 2020 NBA Bubble, Mosley was still serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. The NBA mounted a bubble in order to keep the NBA season going while also protecting its players from the coronavirus.</p><p>With the Mavericks aiming for a deep playoff push, Mosley and Anderson <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2020/07/23/how-mavericks-players-and-staff-are-parenting-from-the-nba-bubble-from-bedtime-stories-over-facetime-to-white-lies/" rel="noopener">revealed</a> to their children that he will be away for possibly as long as two months. In order to compensate for his physical absence, Mosley reads a book to his children via FaceTime every night.</p><p>For the current Magic coach, his kids were fortunately only during their pre-formative years which made his physical absence less critical. However, Mosley understood that his absence would still weigh heavily on his family.</p><p>As a result, the coach revealed that he was planning to make up for his absence after the Mavs’ playoff run concluded inside the bubble. Aside from time, Mosley was also planning on bringing home some Disney-related souvenirs for his kids. The Los Angeles Clippers eliminated the Mavericks in six games during the first round.</p><blockquote>In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, Mosley revealed, “But again, how much do you fully remember from that age? I’m going to bring home as much Mickey stuff as I can. They’re going to be like, ‘Oh, that’s what you were doing down there.'”</blockquote><h2><b>Kristina Anderson’s nasty rumor with Andrew Bynum</b></h2><p>At one point in the NBA, Andrew Bynum was dubbed as a rising star after winning a pair of NBA championships with the Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers. He also earned an All-Star Game appearance. But due to injuries and questionable behavior in the locker room, Bynum’s career quickly met its downfall.</p><p>After a stint with the Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Bynum after the Lakers traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers. At this point, Bynum’s career was slowly getting forgettable.</p><p>Aside from injuries, Bynum’s behavior saw him make the headlines for the wrong reasons. From getting injured due to bowling to spending plenty of time in the Playboy mansion, these are just some of Bynum’s ridiculous antics that affected his NBA career. But among his actions, it was the rumor of Bynum sleeping with Mosley’s current wife Anderson that ruffled the feathers for basketball fans.</p><p>In 2014, the Cavaliers suddenly announced the suspension of the two-time NBA champion for conduct detrimental to the team, according to a <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/the-time-andrew-bynum-got-suspended-for-sleeping-with-the-wife-of-his-assistant-coach" rel="noopener">report</a> by Basketball Network. With no specifics revealed, suddenly, a dirty rumor surfaced that Bynum slept with Mosley’s wife with sports gossip blogger Terez Owens claiming it to the public.</p><p>Around that time Mosley was still serving as an assistant coach for the Cavs. However, based on <a href="https://blacksportsonline.com/2013/12/andrew-bynum-allegedly-slept-with-coaches-wife/" rel="noopener">reports</a>, the Cavaliers strongly denied these rumors and deemed them untrue.</p><p>Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Jamahl Mosley’s wife Kristina Anderson.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jamahl Mosley’s wife Kristina Anderson

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Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-the-drastic-action-tampa-bay-took-saints-matchup-hurricane-milton">Hurricane Milton is supposed to affect parts of Florida</a>, the NBA has <a href="https://x.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1844094171906195521" rel="noopener">made a decision</a> on another preseason game, this time the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans.</p><p>“The NBA has announced that the Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans preseason game on Friday, October 11, at the Kia Center, has been canceled due to Hurricane Milton. The game will not be rescheduled,” the Pelicans tweeted on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The NBA decided to move the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks game that was originally scheduled for Oct. 10 to Oct. 16. The safety of others comes first, and the NBA has made the right decision to postpone and cancel games as the hurricane approaches.</p><h2>Hurricane Milton affecting Magic, Buccaneers</h2><p>Ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-the-drastic-action-tampa-bay-took-saints-matchup-hurricane-milton">Tampa Bay Buccaneers evacuated early</a> and left for New Orleans on Oct. 8. The team was able to secure the necessary hotel rooms in New Orleans to avoid having another flight on Saturday.</p><p>Hurricane Milton has started its way toward the west coast of Florida, and there have already been <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/09/hurricane-milton-live-updates-wednesday-florida-landfall/75579293007/" rel="noopener">reports of tornadoes</a> seen. Milton has remained a Category 4 hurricane, but it has grown in size, which means the damage could become more widespread.</p><p>Many people have been told to evacuate, but with gas stations running out of fuel and the price of getting a plane ticket increased, some people don’t have a choice but to stay put. More than two dozen Florida counties have either mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders in place, while more than 20 million people in Florida and eastern Georgia are under hurricane or tropical storm warnings. The hurricane is targeting Florida less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene came across and affected many people.</p><p>Milton is expected to carry around 6 to 12 inches of rain but could total up to 18 inches around the central to northern parts of Florida.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-why-goga-bitadze-feels-indebted-to-orlando-after-pacers-stint');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Goga Bitadze feels ‘indebted’ to Magic after ‘hard’ Pacers stint');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Magic-news-Why-Goga-Bitadze-feels-indebted-to-Orlando-after-hard-Pacers-stint.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Goga Bitadze feels ‘indebted’ to Magic after ‘hard’ Pacers stint</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-08T09:42:22-07:00">October 8th, 9:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-08T09:42:22-07:00">October 8th, 9:42am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze recently opened up about his decision to return to the team, expressing deep gratitude toward the franchise after a difficult stint with the Indiana Pacers. The 25-year-old big man <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-spends-39-million-2-key-players-nba-free-agency">re-signed with the Magic this past summer</a> on a three-year, $25 million contract, solidifying his place on a team where he feels valued.</p><p>Originally selected by the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pacers-news-us-senator-todd-young-helped-goga-bitadze-visa">Pacers as the 18th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft</a>, Bitadze faced a rocky start to his NBA career. Splitting minutes between the NBA and the G League during his time in Indiana, the Georgian center struggled to find consistent playing time. Early last year, the Pacers waived him, ending his four-year stint with the organization. Just days later, the Orlando Magic signed Bitadze, a move he now credits as a turning point in his career.</p><p>Since joining the Magic, Bitadze has found a steady role and has been given more opportunities to showcase his skills. Last season, he played in 62 games, starting in 33 of them. He averaged five points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4348700/goga-bitadze" rel="noopener">shooting a career-high</a> 60.3% from the field. His performance played a key part in the Magic’s impressive nine-game winning streak, tying the franchise record for most consecutive wins.</p><p>Reflecting on his time with the Pacers and his journey with the Magic, Bitadze didn’t shy away from <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/goga-bitadze-orlando-magic-media-day-interview-20240930" rel="noopener">acknowledging the contrast</a> between the two experiences.</p><p>“I still feel like I’m indebted with this team [with] how much they have done for me and my family,” Bitadze said. “Obviously, money is good and it helps in life but when you’re not happy somewhere, where you feel like nobody wants you to be there, it changes your whole life.”</p><h2><b>Goga Bitadze reflects on emotional toll of Pacers stint and finds a home with Magic</b></h2><p>His comments highlight the difficult time he endured with the Pacers, often struggling to secure meaningful minutes. While he wasn’t angry about how things ended in Indiana, he acknowledged the emotional toll it took on him.</p><p>“Not that I was ok with it but I wasn’t mad either because I tried so hard for 3.5 years and then I got waived,” Bitadze said. “Now, I sign a three-year deal with the Orlando Magic. Sometimes I was questioning, ‘How is it going to happen?’ and I made this happen.”</p><p>Bitadze emphasized that his connection with the Magic goes beyond basketball. For him, it’s about being in an environment where he feels valued and supported. He admitted that he could have potentially earned more money elsewhere but chose to remain in Orlando because it feels like home.</p><p>“You [can] get paid a little bit more somewhere else, but this is like home,” Bitadze said. “How much this team has done for me, I feel like I still got to give it back so I’m just super excited to be back.”</p><h2><b>Magic center embraces versatile role as team builds toward deeper playoff push</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Goga-Bitadze-35-blocks-a-shot-by-Detroit-Pistons-guard-Alec-Burks.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Entering his second full season with the Magic, Goga Bitadze is ready to play a significant role, whether starting or coming off the bench. He understands the importance of staying flexible and contributing however the team needs.</p><p>“I’ve proven that I can start the games, I can come off the bench and everybody knows that. It’s a matter of when we’re going to need my game. Whatever the team needs [from] me, this is not about just playing.”</p><p>Bitadze also expressed optimism about the direction of the team, stating that the Magic are building toward something meaningful, not just coasting through the season.</p><p>“We’re not trying to just go through the motions and go through the season,” Bitadze said. “We’re trying to build something here.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/predicting-magics-record-after-2024-25-season-schedule-release">Orlando Magic enter the 2024-25 season</a> counting on Bitadze’s return and commitment as key components in their pursuit of success in the Eastern Conference. His transition from a difficult stint with the Pacers to a valued role with the Magic highlights his resilience and determination to seize every opportunity.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Goga Bitadze feels ‘indebted’ to Magic after ‘hard’ Pacers stint

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-agrees-to-massive-extension-with-orlando');   ga('set', 'title', 'Wendell Carter Jr. agrees to massive extension with Magic');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Magic-news-Wendell-Carter-Jr.jpg"></figure><h1>Wendell Carter Jr. agrees to massive extension with Magic</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-07T19:19:37-07:00">October 7th, 7:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-07T19:49:59-07:00">October 7th, 7:49pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/orlando-magic-bold-predictions-after-2024-25-season-schedule-release">Orlando Magic are continuing on</a> in their path to sustained playoff contention. On Monday night, the Magic kept a member of their starting lineup for the long haul after <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1843471418031272343" rel="noopener">coming to terms</a> to a three-year, $59 million extension with Wendell Carter Jr., per Shams Charania of ESPN.</p><p>Carter still had two years left on his existing deal; he was set to make a total of around $22.7 million until the 2025-26 season, but his new contract with the Magic now takes his total salary to $82 million over the next five seasons.</p><p>This was the maximum amount that Carter could have signed in a three-year extension with the Magic as per the CBA rules, and now, Orlando has its starting center under contract until his age-29 season.</p><p>However, there is a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-suffers-concerning-leg-injury-preseason-vs-pelicans">bit of injury concern</a> surrounding Carter following the Magic’s latest preseason contest — a 106-104 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the third quarter, Carter appeared to roll his ankle after contesting a shot from Daniel Theis, and he crumbled to the ground shortly after feeling the impact.</p><p>If there is anything Carter has struggled with throughout his career, it’s staying healthy. He has missed at least 20 games in his six seasons thus far in the NBA, and over the past three campaigns, he has been absent for an average of 24 games. Given his shaky injury history, it was astute for him to secure a long-term deal with the Magic.</p><p>For the Magic, Carter is a valuable piece of the roster they’re building. From a skillset standpoint, Carter is the ideal frontcourt partner for Paolo Banchero. The 25-year-old big man’s biggest asset on offense is his ability to space the floor. Last season, he shot 37.4 percent from beyond the arc on 3.1 attempts per game, a major boon for the spacing of one of the lowest-volume three-point shooting teams in the NBA.</p><p>The Magic have emphasized skilled size in their roster-building philosophy, which makes Carter’s contract a bargain if he manages to stay healthy. That is a major if, however.</p><h2>Magic boast arguably the league’s best center rotation</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Orlando-Magic-center-Wendell-Carter-Jr.-34-dunks-the-ball-against-Los-Angeles-Lakers.jpg"></figure><p>When healthy, Wendell Carter Jr. figures to remain as the Magic’s starting center. He may not be the flashiest starting center in the NBA, but he is as good of a complement the Magic have on their roster to their more ball-dominant forwards in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Even then, there is no pressure for the Magic to rush Carter back after his latest ankle injury, as Orlando boasts arguably the league’s best center rotation.</p><p>Behind Carter in the rotation are two centers who can make a case for a larger role elsewhere. Moe Wagner and Goga Bitadze can do more than just <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-biggest-mistake-in-2024-nba-free-agency">hold down the fort for the Magic</a>, and they have them under contract for multiple seasons. The Magic also have the roster versatility to trout out Banchero or Jonathan Isaac at the five if the need to do so ever arises.</p><p>The best part of this is that the Magic’s centers each provide a different dimension to the team whenever they’re on the court. Carter is a floor-spacer, Wagner has evolved into more than a hustle guy who gets under the opponents’ skin (he is a dangerous roll-man who can make the occasional three-ball), while Bitadze is the best rim-protecting option among the three.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Wendell Carter Jr. agrees to massive extension with Magic

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He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Caldwell-Pope is a professional basketball player who recently signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic. He is a two-time NBA champion. Here’s a closer look at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024?: $60 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-dribbles-past-Josh-Richardson.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Shirey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/kentavious-caldwell-pope-net-worth" rel="noopener">is $60 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Sportskeeda.</p><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was born on February 18, 1993, in Thomaston, Georgia. He attended Greenville High School. As a senior, Caldwell-Pope put up 31.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, according to <a href="https://www.nba.com/player/203484/kentavious-caldwell-pope/rotowire" rel="noopener">sources</a>. For his efforts, Caldwell-Pope emerged as a McDonald’s All-American.</p><p>Coming out of high school, Caldwell-Pope was a four-star prospect, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/67033/kentavious-caldwell-pope">ESPN</a>. He received offers from various college basketball programs such as Oklahoma State, Florida State, Clemson, Alabama, and Georgia. Caldwell-Pope eventually attended Georgia.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope played two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs. In a Bulldogs uniform, he tallied 15.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field overall and 34% from beyond the arc. In both seasons, the Bulldogs posted a 15-17 record.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is drafted by the Pistons</b></h2><p>After just a pair of seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs, Caldwell-Pope decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2013 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons selected him in the first round with the eighth-overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after, Caldwell-Pope signed a two-year rookie deal worth $5.43 million with the Pistons, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/13321/kentavious-caldwell-pope" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>. In his rookie season, mostly coming off the bench, Caldwell-Pope averaged 5.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game while hitting 40% from the field overall and 32% from beyond the arc.</p><p>A season later, Caldwell-Pope became the Pistons’ starting shooting guard. The first-round draft pick improved his numbers to 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 40% shooting from the field and 35% from downtown.</p><p>In the 2015-2016 season, Caldwell-Pope registered one of his best NBA seasons. He put up a career-high 14.5 points and 3.7 rebounds to go along with 1.7 assists while shooting 42% from the field overall.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signs with the Lakers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-shoots-the-basketball.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Terada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After playing for four seasons in a Pistons uniform, Caldwell-Pope signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal that paid $18 million, according to a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2705082-kentavious-caldwell-pope-lakers-reportedly-agree-to-1-year-contract" rel="noopener">report</a> by Bleacher Report. While playing for the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2750530-kentavious-caldwell-pope-serving-25-day-jail-sentence-while-playing-for-lakers" rel="noopener">served</a> his 25-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to a DUI charge.</p><p>In his first season with the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope averaged 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 43% shooting from the field and 38% from rainbow country.</p><p>With a respectable season, the Lakers rewarded Caldwell-Pope with a one-year contract extension worth $12 million based on a report by <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-kentavious-caldwell-pope-agrees-1-year-12m-deal-return-lakers-005736770.html#:~:text=Free%2Dagent%20guard%20Kentavious%20Caldwell,5.2%20rebounds%20and%202.2%20assists." rel="noopener">Yahoo</a>. In the 2018-2019 season, Caldwell-Pope played in a league-best 82 games. He averaged 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 43% shooting and 35% from three-point land.</p><p>After another respectable season, Caldwell-Pope enjoyed another contract extension with the Lakers. He agreed to a two-year deal worth around $16 million, <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2811184-report-kentavious-caldwell-pope-lakers-agree-to-2-year-16m-contract" rel="noopener">based on reports</a>. In the 2019-2020 season, Caldwell-Pope averaged 9.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per outing on 47% shooting from the field and 39% from downtown.</p><p>He played an instrumental role in helping the Lakers win its 17th NBA championship inside the NBA Bubble, the first championship for the franchise in a decade. In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Caldwell-Pope chipped in 10.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per outing on 42% shooting and 38% from three.</p><p>Fresh from winning his first NBA championship, the Lakers secured his services by signing him to a three-year deal worth $40 million, according to an <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-11-21/lakers-reach-agreement-to-re-sign-kentavious-caldwell-pope" rel="noopener">article</a> by the Los Angeles Times. In his final season in a Lakers uniform, Caldwell-Pope put up 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per outing on 43% shooting from the field and a solid rate of 41% from downtown.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is traded to the Wizards</b></h2><p>After a disappointing 2020-2021 season, the Lakers blew up their roster. Caldwell-Pope was one of the players they sent to the Washington Wizards as part of a blockbuster five-team trade headlined by former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.</p><p>In his lone season in Washington, Caldwell-Pope produced 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game on 44% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is traded to the Nuggets</b></h2><p>One season later, Caldwell-Pope was on the move once again. The Wizards shipped him to the Denver Nuggets with Ish Smith in return for Monte Morris and Will Barton. In the 2022-2023 season, Caldwell-Pope averaged 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game on 46% shooting and a career-best 43% from beyond the arc.</p><p>But more importantly, Caldwell-Pope played an instrumental role in helping the Nuggets secure its franchise’s first championship banner. In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the first-round draft pick delivered by tallying 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 46% shooting overall and 38% from three en route to his second NBA championship.</p><p>With Caldwell-Pope playing an important role in the Nuggets’ championship run, Denver rewarded the two-time NBA champion with a lucrative two-year contract extension worth $30 million by Denver, according to <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2022/07/14/nuggets-sign-kentavious-caldwell-pope-two-year-extension-report" rel="noopener">reports</a>. He tallied 10.1 points per game on 41% shooting from beyond the arc in the 2023-2024 season.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope then got his big payday in June 2024 when he signed a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic. The Magic are looking for Pope to help them to not only return to the playoffs but to win a playoff series for the first time since 2009-2010.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s other sources of wealth</b></h2><p>Given Caldwell-Pope’s fine play as a lethal shooter, the Magic guard has attracted the attention of major brands. As a result, in the past, he has partnered with major brands such as Nike, First Entertainment Credit Union, and Michelob Ultra. Although he initially endorsed Nike, the two-time NBA champion made the <a href="https://www.si.com/fannation/sneakers/news/kentavious-caldwell-pope-signs-sneaker-deal-with-361" rel="noopener">switch</a> to Chinese sports brand 361°.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope has also invested in real estate. After a move to Washington, the two-time NBA champion acquired a mansion in Maryland for $4.9 million. But years later, Caldwell-Pope <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/inside-kentavious-caldwell-pope-5-9-million-mansion-with-photos" rel="noopener">listed</a> the same property for $5.9 million.</p><p>Nevertheless, were you at all stunned by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024

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From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. appeared to suffer a lower left-leg injury on Monday afternoon in the team’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. After contesting a midrange jump shot from Pelicans new addition Daniel Theis, Carter came down awkwardly and appeared to twist his ankle on the Pelicans big man’s foot.</p><p>Carter went down to the ground in obvious pain and rolled over to his back before being helped to his feet and off the court. After throwing his headband in frustration, Carter was led down the Magic’s tunnel towards the locker room before yelling an explicit word in anger.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wendell Carter Jr. went down with an ankle injury in the Magic’s preseason game vs. the Pelicans.</p><p>Hope he’s alright 🙏 </p><p> <a href="https://t.co/DyvdPLlLew">pic.twitter.com/DyvdPLlLew</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1843375411365065051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Magic said shortly after that Carter <a href="https://x.com/BrettSiegelNBA/status/1843374469634744759" rel="noopener">suffered</a> a sprained left ankle and would not return to Monday’s contest.</p><p>After playing in only 55 games last season due to various injuries, Carter made it his goal to remain healthy and available for the Magic heading into the 2024-25 season.</p><p>Unfortunately, he is already off to a bad start after having to leave Monday’s preseason opener against the Pelicans. It is worth noting that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-get-tough-wendell-carter-jr-injury-update-after-playoff-exit">Carter underwent hand surgery</a> once the team was eliminated from the playoffs.</p><p>In a total of 196 regular-season games with Orlando since joining the organization during the 2020-21 season, Carter has averaged 13.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the floor. Although numerous teams have inquired about his trade availability through the years, the Magic have been unwilling to deal the former seventh-overall pick.</p><p>Despite his scoring and productivity taking a hit last season due to injuries, Carter still managed to shoot 37.4 percent from three-point range, showcasing his versatility on the offensive side of the basketball.</p><p>The 2023-24 season proved to be one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-franz-wagners-awesome-takes-on-historic-playoff-feat-with-jalen-suggs">best years the Magic have had in quite some time</a>. This franchise won 47 games and came within one win of advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2010 when Dwight Howard took the Magic to the Eastern Conference Finals.</p><p>Next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, Carter is an instrumental part of the Magic’s success. 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Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. suffers concerning leg injury in preseason vs. Pelicans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/markelle-fultz-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultzs-net-worth-in-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-07T10:28:56-07:00">October 7th, 10:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-07T10:28:56-07:00">October 7th, 10:28am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Fultz is a professional basketball player who is currently one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/best-nba-free-agents-available-right-before-2024-25-training-camp">best free agents available to be signed</a> before NBA training camps start. He most recently played for the Orlando Magic and was the 2017 NBA Draft’s first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s a closer look at Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate)</b></h2><p>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/markelle-fultz-net-worth/" rel="noopener">is $5 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth.</p><p>Markelle Fultz was born on May 29, 1998, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He attended DeMatha Catholic High, where Fultz kick-started his amateur basketball career.</p><p>As a senior, Fultz averaged 19.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. He also accumulated 278 assists for the season, which set the school’s record. After graduating from high school, Fultz was named a McDonald’s All-American.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz’s college career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultz-on-the-Washington-bench.jpg"><figcaption>James Snook-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Coming out of high school, Fultz was <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/203881/markelle-fultz" rel="noopener">a five-star prospect</a>, according to ESPN. As a blue-chip prospect, he received offers from college basketball programs such as Xavier, West Virginia, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Virginia, USC, UConn, Texas, South Carolina, Penn State, Oklahoma State, North Carolina, NC State, Miami, Memphis, Maryland, Louisville, Kansas, Georgetown, Florida State, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Washington. Fultz would commit to Washington.</p><p>Fultz was a one-and-done prospect for Washington Basketball. In his lone season, Fultz suited up for 25 games, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 48% from the field overall.</p><p>The Washington Huskies posted a 9-22 record for the 2016-2017 season. Nevertheless, the former five-star prospect still managed to make the First Team All-Pac 12 and Third Team All-American.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz is drafted by the 76ers</b></h2><p>After just one season with Washington, Fultz decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft. On draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Fultz in the first round with the first-overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after getting drafted, Fultz signed a four-year rookie deal worth $37.4 million with the Sixers, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/23596/markelle-fultz" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>. In his rookie season, Fultz only averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game on 41% shooting from the field overall.</p><p>Fultz only suited up in 14 games after a shoulder <a href="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/12/21/18150729/markelle-fultz-shot-mystery-2018-timeline" rel="noopener">injury</a> sidelined him for the rest of the season. In his sophomore season, the 2017 first-overall pick returned to action. He put up 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while hitting a 42% clip from the field.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz is traded to the Magic</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultz-drives-to-the-basket.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After two underwhelming seasons with the Sixers, they traded Fultz to the Orlando Magic in a deal involving Jonathan Simmons and a handful of draft picks midway through the 2018-2019 season. In his first season with Orlando, Fultz improved his numbers to 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 47% overall.</p><p>Furthermore, since his acquisition, the Magic made two-straight playoff appearances. In the 2020 Playoffs, Fultz tallied 12.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game on 40% shooting. However, the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated the Magic in five games during the first round.</p><p>Coming off a solid season with the Magic, they rewarded Fultz with a three-year contract extension worth $50 million, according to a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2918806-markelle-fultz-magic-agree-to-3-year-50m-contract-extension" rel="noopener">report</a> by Sports Illustrated. Fresh from signing the extension, Fultz continued to by haunted by injuries. After playing in only eight games, the former first-overall pick was sidelined with a torn left ACL, based on <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30664706/orlando-magic-markelle-fultz-injures-left-knee-return-vs-cleveland-cavaliers" rel="noopener">reports</a>.</p><p>In the 2021-2022 season, Fultz returned to action for the Magic. He put up 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field.</p><p>But a year later, Fultz had the best season of his NBA career. He averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while making 51% of his shots from the field.</p><p>In the recently concluded 2023-2024 season, which saw the Magic fully guaranteed Fultz’ $17 million salary, the former first-overall pick registered 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per outing on 47% shooting.</p><p>Fultz also helped the Magic secure a spot in the 2024 Playoffs. Unfortunately, the Magic were sent home by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven grueling games.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz’s endorsement deals</b></h2><p>Although Fultz hasn’t played up to par with the league’s expectations, the Magic guard was still one of the best amateur basketball players that went first overall at the 2017 NBA Draft.</p><p>As a result, it isn’t surprising that the former first-overall pick signed a long-term deal with Nike before draft night, based on an <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716130-markelle-fultz-nike-agree-to-multiyear-endorsement-contract" rel="noopener">article</a> by Bleacher Report. However, specific terms of the deal were never disclosed to the public.</p><p>Nevertheless, did Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 stun you?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-how-kentavious-caldwell-pope-putting-emphasis-on-orlando-defense');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s arrival is putting emphasis on Magic defense');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Magic-news-How-Kentavious-Caldwell-Popes-arrival-is-putting-emphasis-on-Orlando-defense.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s arrival is putting emphasis on Magic defense</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-05T13:15:54-07:00">October 5th, 1:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-05T13:15:54-07:00">October 5th, 1:15pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Veteran swingman <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-leaving-nuggets-for-orlando">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s arrival in Orlando</a> has quickly shifted the focus toward defense. The 12-year NBA vet, who signed a three-year, $66 million deal with a player option, brings championship experience from his stints with both the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers and the 2023 Denver Nuggets.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s defensive tenacity is already making an impact in training camp. Joining a Magic team that ranked among the league’s defensive leaders last season, he strengthens their backcourt alongside All-Defensive Second Team guard Jalen Suggs and is poised to push their defense to new heights.</p><p>“This is the first team that I’ve been on where everybody likes to defend,” <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-reveals-separates-orlando-from-nuggets-lakers">Caldwell-Pope said during media day</a>, underlining how his defensive mindset meshes with the Orlando Magic’s culture. His experience guarding top-tier talent is a huge asset for a team looking to build on last year’s playoff appearance, where they lost in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p><h2><b>Jalen Suggs praises Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s basketball IQ as Orlando’s backcourt defense strengthens</b></h2><p>Suggs, entering his fourth season, has <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/jalen-suggs-orlando-magic-training-camp-interview-20241004" rel="noopener">already benefited</a> from playing alongside Caldwell-Pope. The young guard praised his new backcourt partner for his basketball IQ and ability to break down offensive sets.</p><p>“It’s been great. I love watching people’s thought process,” Suggs said. “I love watching people think, and to watch him play basketball and see how his brain is working, how he’s breaking things down. It’s been really important for me, because he’s seen every type of offensive set, every type of look against the best players in the world. I love picking his brain, it’s been fun.”</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s arrival has given the Orlando Magic one of the most formidable defensive backcourts in the league. Head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized that this defensive mindset is something the team will continue to build upon, with Caldwell-Pope setting an example for his younger teammates.</p><p>“We have to play to our strength,” Mosley said. “We have a physical team, a strong team, we use our length, we use our athleticism, using our basketball IQ to understand when, where, and how we can be aggressive. You look at KCP, you look at Jalen, you look at Anthony Black—who’s coming in fantastic. Their ability to guard the ball with physicality but also knowing when and where to do it is going to be a huge advantage for us.”</p><h2><b>Caldwell-Pope’s championship pedigree sets defensive standard for Magic’s playoff ambitions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Paolo-Banchero-5-shoots-the-ball-against-Denver-Nuggets-guard-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Caldwell-Pope’s championship experience has already resonated within the team. Known for his defensive versatility, he was instrumental in both the Lakers’ and Nuggets’ title runs, and his voice in the locker room has carried weight. His emphasis on defense as the <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/jamahl-mosley-orlando-magic-training-camp-interview-20241004" rel="noopener">key to winning games echoes</a> within the organization.</p><p>“There’s a belief and standard that these guys are seeing,” Mosley said. “KCP comes in and says the things he says when it comes to the defensive end, knowing that defense wins championships. Guys register that, they recognize it. This is what they’ve been feeling even through camp, and it’s only going to grow.”</p><p>With Caldwell-Pope at the forefront, the Magic are well-positioned to build on last season’s playoff berth. His leadership and proven ability to guard elite talent will be crucial as Orlando aims to go further in the postseason this year.</p><p>The Orlando Magic now have a solid defensive core that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs, with Caldwell-Pope adding veteran experience to help the team reach the next level. The focus is clear: defense will continue to be the foundation of their success moving forward, and Caldwell-Pope’s presence has made sure of that.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s arrival is putting emphasis on Magic defense

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-jalen-suggs-honest-on-embracing-playmaking-role');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jalen Suggs gets brutally honest on embracing playmaking role');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0Jalen-Suggs-gets-brutally-honest-on-embracing-playmaking-role0.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jalen Suggs gets brutally honest on embracing playmaking role</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-05T10:14:16-07:00">October 5th, 10:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-05T10:14:16-07:00">October 5th, 10:14am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jalen Suggs is embracing a new challenge as the Orlando Magic look to expand his role heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. After making significant strides last year, Suggs is expected to take on more playmaking responsibilities, assuming a traditional point guard role for the team. With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-reveals-separates-orlando-from-nuggets-lakers">Magic’s recent acquisition of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</a>, Suggs’ ability to initiate the offense has become a critical focus for Orlando’s coaching staff.</p><p>Suggs, who had a breakthrough season in 2023-24, averaged 12.6 points per game while shooting an impressive 39.7 percent from three-point range. His defensive prowess was also a standout, earning him a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. But even with his strong performance, Suggs’ playmaking abilities remained underdeveloped as he averaged only 2.7 assists per game, a stat the Magic will need to improve as they prepare for the upcoming season.</p><p>Speaking about his new responsibilities, Suggs <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/jalen-suggs-orlando-magic-training-camp-interview-20241004" rel="noopener">expressed excitement</a> over the challenge of becoming more of a floor general.</p><p>“It’s been good, continuing to play basketball, find my spots, find spaces, when to have it, when to let them play and continue to cut, be a spot-up, find windows, make things easier for guys off-ball,” Suggs said. “Just because they want me to play on-ball, doesn’t mean I lose those facets. So, really just continuing to try to grow in every area, specifically that one. It’s been great, I’ve loved it.”</p><h2><b>Jalen Suggs balances new responsibilities while staying true to his game </b></h2><p>While Suggs is eager to take on a more traditional point guard role, the transition hasn’t come without its challenges. One of the key adjustments for the young guard is balancing his new duties without losing his natural style of play.</p><p>“How to continue to be myself in that? Just because you’re taking on new things doesn’t mean you have to be somebody new. I think that’s a big thing I’ve been trying to emphasize to myself,” Suggs said. “You don’t have to be anything else, do anything extraordinary, just continue to be precise in our decision-making and get down to the details of things.”</p><p>Last season, Jalen Suggs showed significant improvement by staying healthy for most of the year, appearing in 73 games — a welcome change after being limited to 48 and 53 games in his first two seasons due to injuries. His increased availability allowed him to make a greater impact, though he still wasn’t the primary playmaker. While Suggs and teammate Cole Anthony had different roles, they averaged a similar number of touches per game — Suggs with 45.8, and Anthony, who often came off the bench, with nearly the same.</p><h2><b>Jamahl Mosley highlights Suggs’ development as a playmaker key to Magic’s success</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jalen-Suggs-4-talks-to-head-coach-Jamahl-Mosley-during-the-second-quarter.jpg"><figcaption>© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has been vocal about Suggs’ development, <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/jamahl-mosley-orlando-magic-training-camp-interview-20241004" rel="noopener">acknowledging the growing pains</a> that come with expanding his role as a playmaker.</p><p>“It’s just constant dialogue,” Mosley said. “There was three or four turnovers, and then he comes over and we have a conversation on the sideline and say, ‘this is where I can settle us down. Here’s where I can put a play in and here’s where we can get guys in the right spot.’ It’s those small pieces that will continue to help his growth.”</p><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-setting-foundation-early-training-camp-ensure-postseason-success">Orlando Magic look to climb up the Eastern Conference standings</a>, Jalen Suggs’ ability to control the tempo of games and distribute the ball effectively will be essential to their success. His growth in this area could elevate the team’s offensive potential, especially alongside other key players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. With a young, talented core, the Magic are poised to take the next step, and Suggs will play a central role in their development.</p><p>Though Suggs acknowledges there’s still room for improvement, his confidence in the team’s system and his willingness to embrace new challenges could make him a pivotal figure in Orlando’s quest for a deeper playoff push this upcoming season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jalen Suggs gets brutally honest on embracing playmaking role

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic announced three crucial roster moves ahead of the 2024 preseason, <a href="https://x.com/magic_pr/status/1842274770739658971" rel="noopener">exercising the third-year team options</a> for guards Anthony Black and Jett Howard, as well as the fourth-year option for forward Paolo Banchero. These decisions secure the future of all three players through the 2025-26 NBA season, reinforcing the Magic’s commitment to developing a competitive young core.</p><p>Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is widely regarded as the face of the franchise. After a standout first two seasons, which included NBA Rookie of the Year honors and an All-Star selection, the 21-year-old forward is on track to become eligible for a lucrative rookie scale max extension following the 2024-25 season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-setting-foundation-early-training-camp-ensure-postseason-success">Banchero’s leadership and versatility</a> have been critical to the Magic’s resurgence in the Eastern Conference.</p><p>Last season, Banchero made history by becoming the youngest player in NBA history to lead his team in points, rebounds, and assists in a single season. He finished the year averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, solidifying his role as the Magic’s cornerstone. His continued growth and impact will play a pivotal role in driving <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-eyeing-more-banners-after-2023-24-breakout">Orlando’s pursuit of deeper playoff runs</a> following their Southeast Division title win in 2023-24.</p><h2><b>Magic solidify future as Paolo Banchero leads, with Black and Howard set for expanded roles</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Paolo-Banchero-5-celebrates-a-last-second-score-before-halftime-against-the-Toronto-Raptors.jpg"><figcaption>© Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Anthony Black, the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, had a quieter rookie season but showed flashes of his potential, particularly on the defensive end. He averaged 4.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in limited minutes. The Magic remain optimistic about Black’s development, anticipating that he will take on a larger role as he gains more experience.</p><p>Jett Howard, the 11th overall pick in the same draft, spent most of his rookie season with the Magic’s G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic. Howard showcased his potential there, averaging 18.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. His strong performances at the developmental level have set the stage for an expanded role with the main roster in the upcoming season.</p><p>The decision to exercise the options for Black, Howard, and Banchero underscores the Magic’s strategy of building a sustainable future around a young, talented core. With Banchero positioned as the team’s leader and Black and Howard expected to contribute more significantly, Orlando appears well-prepared to make strides in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.</p><p>These roster moves set the stage for a critical season as the Orlando Magic look to capitalize on their young talent and further establish themselves as a team on the rise.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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