Should Magic Sign Nets SG Seth Curry?

Seth Curry enters free agency after his season with the Brooklyn Nets ended on a sour note. Could the Orlando Magic be his next home?

Jeremy Brener | Apr 23, 2023

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The Brooklyn Nets are joining the Orlando Magic on the couch after being swept by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

Now, the Nets can focus on the offseason where they can reflect and figure out the next steps of the franchise after trading away Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the middle of the season.

Among the decisions the Nets will have to make in the offseason is whether or not to sign veteran sharpshooter Seth Curry.

Curry, who turns 33 this summer, is entering free agency after making just over $8 million and averaging 9.2 points this past season with the Nets. Even though he is getting older, Curry is still a strong shooter from distance, something the Magic could use more of.

The Magic finished 24th in the league in three-point percentage and could use a few more long-distance shooters, preferably with the type of experience Curry has.

Another reason why the Magic makes sense as a destination for Curry is his previous working relationship with head coach Jamahl Mosley. Curry played some of the best basketball of his career with Mosley on the bench, averaging 12.6 points while shooting over 43 percent from three in two separate stints with the Dallas Mavericks.

Curry would be fighting for playing time in a crowded backcourt with Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris, but his three-point prowess should be enough for the Magic to consider signing him and playing him as a much-needed depth piece.

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Published Apr 23, 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.