Overview
- Agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown told Shams Charania that Orlando intends to sign Carter for the remainder of the season.
- Carter cleared waivers after Chicago released him to accommodate Dario Saric during a week of multiple Bulls trades.
- The expected contract carries a prorated $871,000 cap hit and about $1.17 million in pay, with the NBA covering the difference.
- Adding Carter would fill an open roster spot while allowing the Magic to remain below the luxury-tax threshold.
- Orlando moved roughly $1.4 million under the tax by sending Tyus Jones and two second-round picks to Charlotte, creating a need for veteran point-guard depth.