With training camp approaching, the Orlando Magic have added another guard to the mix, signing JD Davison to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Orlando announced the move on September 3, 2026, alongside the addition of four-year veteran Malaki Branham.
Davison arrives after spending last season with the Houston Rockets. He opened the year on a two-way deal with Ime Udoka’s team, then appeared in 28 games with the parent club. In those outings, he averaged 2.5 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 rebounds while playing 7.8 minutes per game.
His stay in Houston ended on a more meaningful note than his role suggested for much of the season. Late in the 2025-26 campaign, Davison had his deal converted into a standard NBA contract, which made him eligible for the playoffs. But the Rockets waived the 23-year-old from Alabama in August, and that non-guaranteed setup is now the same kind of training camp agreement he has with Orlando.
The path to a standard roster spot looks crowded. The Magic already have 13 players who appear set, leaving just one vacancy to be decided. And that final opening may not be for another guard.
Jevon Carter, an eight-year veteran, is the clearest name in Davison’s way. Carter was with Orlando last season, played in 30 games with one start, and averaged nearly 20.5 minutes per game.
He finished the 2025-26 campaign with 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per contest. By comparison, Davison has logged only 64 NBA games and 6.5 minutes per game, so the edge in experience and trust goes to Carter.
That makes the incumbent look like the favorite for what could be Orlando’s last standard roster spot. And if the Magic do open up a 15th place, it still probably won’t land with another guard. Anthony Black and former first-round pick Jase Richardson are already set to come off the bench behind Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs.
That doesn’t mean Davison is out of the picture. His best route may be a two-way deal, especially after what he showed during camp and preseason with Houston. If he brings that same energy to Orlando, he could still force his way into the organization.
There’s a catch, though: the Magic have already filled all three of their two-way slots with Colin Castleton, Izaiyah Nelson, and Alex Morales. Morales is a guard, which gives Davison a specific target. If he can outperform Morales, he could still carve out a spot with Orlando.
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