ORLANDO – The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Al-Farouq Aminu (al-fah-ruke ah-ME-new), President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
“We want to welcome Al-Farouq (Aminu) to the Magic family,” said Weltman. “He is a true pro who has impacted winning everywhere he has been. He adds depth to our team and has the ability to defend multiple positions.”
Aminu (6’9”, 200, 9/21/90) played and started in 81 games last season with Portland, averaging 9.4 ppg., 7.5 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 28.