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Magic Sign Guard Johnell Davis, Waive Justin Minaya in Preseason Roster Move

The undrafted Arkansas guard joins on an Exhibit 10 contract reported by local media.

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) passes against St. John's Red Storm guard Aaron Scott (0) during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya (10) moves the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Orlando announced the signing of Johnell Davis and the waiver of Justin Minaya, keeping the roster at 21 players, with Davis set to wear No. 28.
  • Davis agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal that can be converted to a two-way contract with the Osceola Magic, per the Orlando Sentinel as reported by Reuters.
  • In 2024–25 at Arkansas, Davis appeared in 34 games and averaged 12.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals, earning NCAA West Regional All-Tournament honors.
  • He previously spent four seasons at Florida Atlantic, where he was the 2023–24 AAC Co-Player of the Year and helped the Owls reach the 2023 Final Four.
  • Minaya was signed on Sept. 2 and did not appear in Orlando’s Oct. 4 preseason game before being waived.