Orlando Magic have agreed to sign free agent guard Malaki Branham to an Exhibit 10 deal ahead of next month’s training camp. The 23-year-old former 20th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft brings four years of NBA experience to Orlando’s roster battle.
What does the Exhibit 10 deal mean for Branham and the Magic?
Branham cannot sign a two-way contract due to his four years of NBA service, making this Exhibit 10 deal the path to a standard roster spot or G League assignment. If waived after training camp, he can join the Osceola Magic and earn a $75,000 bonus for lasting at least 60 days with the G League affiliate. This structure gives Orlando flexibility while rewarding Branham for development time.
How has Branham performed in his NBA and G League career so far?
After a productive rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs, 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 66 games (32 starts), his role diminished in subsequent seasons. A trade to the Washington Wizards yielded just 4.6 points in 9.8 minutes over 28 games before a February move to the Charlotte Hornets and subsequent waiver. In March, he joined the Cleveland Charge, averaging 20.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in seven G League games, showing his ability to dominate at that level.
Where do the Orlando Magic stand heading into training camp?
The Magic finished last season as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference after beating the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-in Tournament. They pushed the Detroit Pistons to a seven-game first-round series, leading 3-1 before losing three in a row, including a 116-94 defeat in Game 7 on 2026-05-03. Since then, Orlando has added Nikola Vucevic on a one-year deal, re-signed Jevon Carter and Jonathan Isaac, acquired rookie Izaiyah Nelson in a draft-day trade, and lost Moritz Wagner to free agency with the Brooklyn Nets.
What comes next for Branham and Orlando’s roster competition?
Branham will compete for a standard roster spot during training camp, with his fate tied to performance and roster construction. His Exhibit 10 deal allows the Magic to evaluate him without two-way restrictions while offering a clear G League pathway. Fans can follow roster moves and prep for the season ahead by checking the [squad](/squad) and [fixtures](/fixtures) pages for updates on Orlando Magic’s training camp progress.
