Watson, 6-2, 180 pounds, played the last two years at Golden State after spending one year in Greece and another year in the NBA Development League.
According to NBA sources, Watson could be signed as early as this weekend. Watson last season averaged 9.5 points and 2.7 assists, mostly as a backup for the Warriors. Golden State would have seven days to match any offer, since Watson is a restricted free agent.
The Magic have been looking for a low-budget point guard since they traded veteran Rafer Alston last month to New Jersey as part of the deal that brought Vince Carter to Orlando.
Alston was the Magic starter through the second half of last season and through their playoff run. Despite helping the Magic reach the NBA Finals, he became expendable because the Magic already were committed to Nelson as their starter for next season.
Nelson, though, has struggled with durability through his career. He played 42 games last season and 69 games the previous year. His size and willingness to throw around his 6-0, 190-pound frame has led to several injuries in his five years with the Magic.
The Magic already have Johnson under contract, but they decided not to re-sign free agent point guard Tyronn Lue.
Good signing by the Magic since they dealted Skip to My Lou and Courtney for VC. Good reliable PG to backup Jameer, he would of fought for minutes for the W's with Monta and Curry. I guess this tells that the W's are confident in Acie Law and Order to backup @ the 1.
ReplyDeleteI hate to CJ go but then if we found Kleenex and CJ from the NBDL then I'm sure we can find another diamond in the rough. At least it guarantees more minutes for Curry and Bellinelli.
ReplyDeleteCJ is solid but is not a superstar. It's like the Magic have become a Warriors pt 2 with Adonal/Pietris/CJ.