What happened: Free-agent guard Jevon Carter has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal to remain with the Orlando Magic. The agreement was finalized this morning between the team and Carter's Priority Sports representatives, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown. Carter finished this past season in Orlando after joining the team's rotation.

Why it matters: Retaining Carter gives Orlando continuity in its guard rotation heading into the 2026-27 season as the franchise looks to build on a young core. A defensive-minded veteran on a modest one-year salary preserves both roster flexibility and locker-room stability. The low cap hit keeps Orlando's books clean for future moves.

What to watch: Attention now turns to how Orlando fills out the rest of its backcourt and whether the Magic make additional offseason additions. Carter's role in the rotation will come into focus once training camp opens.