Ace Baldwin, a rookie guard, is now on the Orlando Magic roster as of Wednesday, Sept. 23. No contract terms are on file yet, and Orlando's payroll already sits over the second apron for 2026-27.
The move
Ace Baldwin, a 25-year-old rookie guard, is on the Orlando Magic roster as of Wednesday, Sept. 23, per the club's official roster. He comes in from free agency, having held no prior NBA roster spot. No report preceded this move.
The money
Baldwin's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Orlando's 2026-27 payroll stands at $223.3 million across 16 contracts, over the second apron. The salary cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million and the second apron $221.7 million.
The fit
Baldwin has no NBA line from last season. Orlando's backcourt last season ran through Jalen Suggs (27.6 minutes, 13.8 points) and Anthony Black (29.8 minutes, 15.0 points), with Paolo Banchero (34.7, 22.2), Desmond Bane (33.6, 20.1), Franz Wagner (30.0, 20.6), Wendell Carter Jr. (29.3, 11.8), Tristan da Silva (24.7, 9.9) and Jevon Carter (20.4, 7.2) filling out the rotation. The Magic now carry 23 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Ace Baldwin come from?
Free agency. He held no prior NBA roster spot.
What is Ace Baldwin's contract with the Magic?
Not announced. Terms are not on file yet.
Is Orlando over the luxury tax?
Yes. The Magic's 2026-27 payroll is $223.3 million across 16 contracts, above the $200.4 million tax line and the $221.7 million second apron.
How many players are on Orlando's roster now?
23, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.