The Magic have locked in a pair of important young pieces, exercising their 2027/28 rookie scale team options on forward Tristan Da Silva and guard Jase Richardson, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando later confirmed the moves in a press release.
The decisions mean both players are now guaranteed through the next two seasons. Da Silva’s fourth-year option for 2027/28 is worth about $6.14MM, while Richardson’s third-year option comes in at roughly $3.28MM.
Da Silva, 25, has already carved out a steady role in Orlando’s rotation. Drafted 18th overall in 2024, the German forward has started 72 of his 151 regular season games and has put up averages of 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.4 minutes per game. He’s shot .433 from the field, .357 from three and .880 at the line.
Richardson’s rise has been quicker. Selected 25th overall out of Michigan State in 2025, the 21-year-old just finished his rookie season with 54 appearances off the bench.
He averaged 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists, and his preseason growth drew praise from teammates and head coach Sean Sweeney. That momentum could help open the door to a larger role in year two.
There’s also a longer-term layer to the Da Silva decision. He’ll become eligible for a rookie scale extension in 2027 and would hit restricted free agency in 2028 if he doesn’t reach a new deal before then.
Richardson’s contract already includes a fourth-year option for the 2028/29 season, valued at $5.91MM, and Orlando will need to decide on that one by November 1, 2027.
The moves come as teams across the league work through rookie scale option calls ahead of the Nov. 2 deadline, with several choosing to get business done before the season tips off.
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