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How does Nikola Vucevic's return to the Magic impact Wendell Carter Jr. and others? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
We've already seen a former All-Star player return to one of their former teams this offseason, as Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto.
On Wednesday, another reunion took place, as Nikola Vucevic signed a one-year deal with the Magic.
How does Nikola Vucevic's return to the Magic impact Wendell Carter Jr. and others?
Vucevic isn't expected to have as big of a role with the Magic as he did the last time he played there, as the 35-year-old will likely play behind players like Wendell Carter Jr.
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He'll likely split time with Goga Bitadze for the backup center role.
Shortly after this signing was announced, Mo Wagner signed with the Nets, so it makes sense why the Magic got Vucevic, as they knew Wagner was leaving.
Vucevic has started games for most of his career, but once he was traded to Boston, that changed, and he will probably continue to maintain that role next season in Orlando.
In that role with Boston, Vucevic averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
He'll make just $3.9 million next season, so it's a low-risk move for Orlando that really only has upside.
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