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Magic sign second-round pick Nelson and re-sign Castleton on two-way deals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Magic sign second-round pick Nelson and re-sign Castleton on two-way deals

Summary

The Orlando Magic announced the signing of second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson to a two-year two-way contract on July 1. Nelson, selected No. 51 overall in the recent NBA draft, will split time between the Magic and their G League affiliate. The team has also re-signed center Colin Castleton to a two-way deal, after he spent last season on a similar contract. Orlando now has filled all three two-way spots, having previously signed Alex Morales to a two-year two-way deal in February. The Magic sit approximately $2.5 million under the salary cap threshold after signing several veterans earlier on June 30.

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By the Numbers

•Izaiyah Nelson signed to a two-year two-way contract with the Magic.
•Colin Castleton returns to the Magic on a two-way deal.
•Orlando now has all three two-way contracts filled for the upcoming season.
•Magic sit about $2.5 million under the salary cap threshold.

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1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Magic sign 2nd-round pick Nelson, bring back Castleton on two-way deals

What they're saying

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The Magic signed second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson to a two-way contract, the team announced Wednesday night. Although Orlando didn’t disclose terms of the deal, Nelson’s two-way contract is for two years with the franchise that selected him No. 51 overall in last month’s NBA draft, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel. It’s not uncommon for late second-round draft picks to sign two-way ...
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