The Magic prioritized continuity this summer, locking up their own free agents and returning the vast majority of the core that made it to the first round of the postseason. In fact, the team made only one major addition during free agency, choosing to sign Al-Farouq Aminu away from the Blazers.
Aminu is a player that fits Orlando’s type: 6-9, a wingspan that exceeds 7-feet, a reputation of defensive nous, and most comfortable at the power forward slot. The team was evidently motivated to get a deal done, lobbing the entire mid-level exception his way in securing a three-year, $29 million pact within the first 24 hours of free agency.