Magic Reunite With Ex-all-star Nikola Vucevic on Short Deal

WHO:

Newsweek - Nikola Vucevic, veteran big man, signed by the Orlando Magic.

RealGM Basketball - Nikola Vucevic, previously played for the Boston Celtics and was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Magic in 2012.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The Orlando Magic signed Nikola Vucevic on a one-year, $3.9 million free-agent deal.

RealGM Basketball - Vucevic and the Orlando Magic agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal.

WHERE:

Newsweek - Orlando Magic, an NBA team based in Orlando, Florida.

RealGM Basketball - Vucevic was traded to the Magic as part of the Dwight Howard trade.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The signing occurred on a Wednesday.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Vucevic's return to the Magic follows his previous tenure with the team and his recent season with the Boston Celtics.

HOW:

Newsweek - The deal was finalized as a free-agent signing.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 19:38 UTC)

Nikola Vucevic has officially signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Orlando Magic, marking his return to the team after a stint with the Boston Celtics. Vucevic, who was previously traded to the Magic as part of the Dwight Howard trade in 2012, is set to rejoin the franchise where he had significant success. This signing was finalized as a free-agent agreement, bringing the veteran big man back to Orlando.