The Magic have waived Patrick Beverley just days after acquiring the veteran guard in a trade, the team announced Sunday.
Beverley landed in Orlando as a part of a deal that sent big man Mo Bamba back to the Lakers—just one of a few moves that Los Angeles made to re-shuffle the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers also sent a second-round pick to the Magic in the trade.
Though he may have ended the week in Orlando, Beverley was never expected to remain with a young Magic team that’s currently on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Upon being waived Sunday, the NBA journeyman will have a chance to sign with a contender for the stretch run.
