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The 2010 NBA Draft has come and gone, which means it’s time to focus entirely on free agency. The Orlando Magic won’t be among the primary teams vying for the services of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and others, barring a sign-and-trade that falls from the heavens. But it’s worth reviewing all the notable assets the Magic have at their disposal, as well as taking a look at what the roster looks like right now.
Roster:
| Position | Starter | Backup | Backup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Guard | Jameer Nelson | |||
| Shooting Guard | Vince Carter | J.J. Redick* | ||
| Small Forward | Mickael Pietrus | Stanley Robinson** | ||
| Power Forward | Rashard Lewis | Ryan Anderson | Brandon Bass | |
| Center | Dwight Howard | Marcin Gortat | Daniel Orton |
*restricted free agent
**second round draft picks are not guaranteed contracts
Assets:
– Mid-Level exception (value to be revealed on July 7)
– Bi-Annual exception ($2,080,000 million)
– Veteran’s minimum (amount varies)
– Traded Player exception ($6,840,200 million; expires on July 9)
– Fran Vazquez (No. 11 pick in the 2005 NBA Draft)
– future draft picks
