JD Davison is no longer on the Orlando Magic's roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Friday report from hoopsrumors that the Magic were waiving Davison along with Malaki Branham and Kevin Knox, flagged at 44% confidence.
The move
JD Davison, a 24-year-old guard in his fourth season, leaves the Orlando Magic roster, confirmed Sunday, Oct. 18 by the official roster. The move follows a Friday, Oct. 16 report from hoopsrumors titled "Magic Waive Malaki Branham, JD Davison, Kevin Knox," carried at 44% confidence. Davison is not listed on any other roster at this time.
The money
Davison's contract on file shows $2.6 million for 2026-27. The Magic carry a payroll of $223.3 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The league cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. It is not announced how Davison's exit affects those figures.
The fit
Last season, Davison played 28 games for Orlando, averaging 7.8 minutes, 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. The Magic's backcourt and wing rotation last season was led by Paolo Banchero (34.7 min, 22.2 pts), Desmond Bane (33.6 min, 20.1 pts), Franz Wagner (30.0 min, 20.6 pts), Anthony Black (29.8 min, 15.0 pts) and Jalen Suggs (27.6 min, 13.8 pts). Orlando's roster now stands at 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Was JD Davison waived or traded?
That is not announced. The official roster shows he leaves the Orlando Magic; a Friday, Oct. 16 hoopsrumors report at 44% confidence said the Magic were waiving him, but no confirmed transaction type is on file.
What is JD Davison's position and experience?
He is a guard with four seasons of NBA experience, age 24.
What did Davison's role look like last season?
He played 28 games for Orlando in 2025-26, averaging 7.8 minutes, 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.