Mac McClung has agreed to {a partially} assured contract with the Magic, in line with Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter hyperlink).
The 25-year-old guard was named MVP of the G League final season, however he’s finest identified for profitable the previous two Slam Dunk Contests at All-Star Weekend. He has restricted NBA expertise, showing in two video games with the Sixers on a two-way deal after changing into the 2023 dunk champion and enjoying one recreation every with the Bulls and Lakers in the course of the 2021/22 season.
McClung was additionally in coaching camp with Orlando final fall on an Exhibit 10 contract. He was waived earlier than the beginning of the season and joined the Magic’s G League affiliate in Osceola, the place he averaged 25.7 factors, 4.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 27 video games.
Orlando already has 15 gamers with normal contracts, so will probably be tough for McClung to earn a spot on the 15-man roster. The staff has a pair of two-way openings remaining, in order that’s seemingly his finest path again to the NBA.
McClung has obtained quite a few NBA alternatives since going undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021. He signed two contracts with the Lakers, a pair of 10-day offers with Chicago and hung out with Golden State earlier than becoming a member of Philadelphia and Orlando.
The signing will give the Magic 17 gamers on their coaching camp roster, 4 in need of the league most.
