Former Milwaukee Bucks Player Reportedly Joins Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have signed Javonte Smart.

Dec 4, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Javonte Smart (6) grabs a rebound against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Javonte Smart spent 13 games with the Milwaukee Bucks duruing his rookie season in the NBA.

That year, he averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 25.6% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range.

Dec 8, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Javonte Smart (6) takes a shot over Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the first half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Orlando Magic announced that they have signed Smart as part of a series of roster moves.

Via The Orlando Magic: "We have signed free agent guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart and Ethan Thompson.

In addition, we have waived guard Myron Gardner and forward Tre Scott."

We have signed free agent guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart and Ethan Thompson.

In addition, we have waived guard Myron Gardner and forward Tre Scott. pic.twitter.com/copU6nxFbd

— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) September 20, 2024

Smart played his college basketball for the LSU Tigers.

His career averages were 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 35.1% from the three-point range in 93 games.

The Magic signed Javonte Smart to an Exhibit 10 contract.

The former LSU product has appeared in games with the Bucks, Heat and Sixers. pic.twitter.com/zSN8NvKAZI

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 20, 2024

Following his productive career with LSU, Smart went undrafted in 2021.

He has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks.

His career averages are 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 31.7% from the field and 29.6% from the three-point range in 18 games.

Oct 16, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Javonte Smart (39) reacts after a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

As for the Magic, they are coming off a season where they were the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record.

They made the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020 and lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.

May 3, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

On the other hand, the Bucks were the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round.