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Magic waive three players after preseason finale against Heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Magic waive three players after preseason finale against Heat

Summary

The Orlando Magic concluded their preseason with a 136-115 victory over the Miami Heat. Following the win, the team announced that they have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison, and Kevin Knox II. All three players had joined the Magic during the offseason as they competed for roster spots. The Magic finished the preseason with a 3-1 record. However, they will monitor the health of Franz Wagner, Jase Richardson, and Noah Penda, who left the game with injuries. The regular season opener for Orlando is scheduled against the Atlanta Hawks on October 21.

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•Magic defeat Heat 136-115 to end the preseason.
•Orlando waives Malaki Branham, JD Davison, and Kevin Knox II.
•Team finishes preseason with a record of 3-1.
•Wagner, Richardson, and Penda left the game with injuries.
•Orlando's regular season opener is on October 21.

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The Orlando Magic closed out the preseason with a convincing win over the Miami Heat, and less than a day later, they began trimming the roster ahead of opening night . The Magic announced they have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison, and Kevin Knox II. All three joined Orlando during the offseason as camp additions competing for a spot heading into […] The post Magic waives 3 players after preseason win vs Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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