NBA Free Agency: Magic Big Man Moe Wagner to Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets could have interest in signing Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner in free agency this summer.

Jeremy Brener | Jun 13, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic doesn't have too many in-house free agents to re-sign this summer. The only player without a contract for next season with the team that played consistent minutes throughout the year is backup big man Moe Wagner.

Wagner, 26, would love to stay with the Magic, but he could get other (and better) opportunities to contribute elsewhere.

Bleacher Report identified Wagner as an option for the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.

"Brooklyn needs to find a backup center, preferably one who can clean the glass after the Nets finished next-to-last in rebounding this past season (47.2 total rebound percentage)," Bleacher Report writes.

Wagner primarily came off the bench for the Magic, but made some spot starts throughout the season, especially when Wendell Carter Jr. was hurt. As a starter, Wagner averaged 13.7 points and 6.8 rebounds.

Wagner is a serviceable backup big man in the NBA, and he brings a ton of energy regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. His defense, especially in the post, is Wagner's biggest weakness, but his offense balances it out somewhat. If the Magic can't find a big man to replace Wagner in the draft or free agency, it could be in Orlando's best interest to have him back in central Florida for another go.

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Published Jun 13, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.