Magic Waive JD Davison After Early Minutes in Orlando
JD Davison is off Orlando's roster. The Magic waived the 24-year-old guard on October 17, 2026, along with Malaki Branham and Kevin Knox, one day after Davison scored 10 points in a win over Miami. He is not on the injury report and heads into free agency after four games in an Orlando uniform this season.
By the Hoops Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightFour Games, Then a CutDavison appeared in four games for Orlando to open the 2026-27 season.
Davison appeared in four games for Orlando to open the 2026-27 season. He scored 10 points in 7.4 minutes in a win over Miami on October 16, his best outing of the stretch. Before that he managed six points and three assists in 12.0 minutes in a loss to Cleveland on October 11, five assists in 9.7 minutes in a win over Memphis on October 7, and a scoreless, 2.3-minute stint in a win over Cleveland on October 13. One day after the Miami game, Orlando waived him.
02A Thin Role Last SeasonLast season Davison played 28 games for Houston, averaging 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 7.8 minutes…
Last season Davison played 28 games for Houston, averaging 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 7.8 minutes per game. He shot 37.5 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from three and 68.4 percent from the line, posting a 47.7 true shooting mark and a 15.3 usage rate, with a plus-minus of 0.6. The 24-year-old guard out of Alabama is in his fourth season and is not on the injury report. He now looks for his next opportunity as a free agent after Orlando's October 17 move.

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