The Orlando Magic are making roster moves by declining the team option for Moritz Wagner, who had a promising start to last season before suffering a torn ACL. Despite the setback, the Magic are keeping their options open by retaining Wagner's Bird rights, allowing them to potentially re-sign him as a free agent. Additionally, the team is also declining Caleb Houstan's option, signaling a shift in their roster strategy ahead of the upcoming season.
Wagner, the brother of Magic star Franz Wagner, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 and eventually found his way to Orlando last season. Before his injury, he was showcasing his potential with impressive scoring numbers. As for Houstan, the young prospect showed glimpses of his talent in limited playing time last season after being selected in the second round of the draft. With these moves, the Magic are looking to reshape their roster and adapt to the evolving landscape of the NBA.