The Orlando Magic have declined team options for Gary Harris and Cory Joseph for the 2025-26 NBA season, according to insider Michael Scotto. Harris’ option was worth $7.5 million, while Joseph’s was $3.47 million. Both players were part of the Desmond Bane trade.
Harris appeared in 48 regular-season games last season, averaging 14.8 minutes per game. He posted a 38.3% field goal percentage and 35.6% from beyond the arc. His scoring average was 3.0 points per game. During the playoffs, Harris saw limited action over five games, averaging 1.4 points.
Joseph played 50 regular-season games, contributing 12.2 minutes per contest. He shot 40.3% overall and 36.4% on three-pointers, with a 3.5 points per game average. In the postseason, he played more minutes, averaging 24.8 per game and scoring 5.0 points over five games.
The Magic finished the 2024-25 season with a 41-41 record, securing a playoff berth for the second straight year. They won the Southeast Division for the second consecutive season but were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Celtics in five games.
The Magic have focused on developing young talent under coach Jamahl Mosley. They will now seek new pieces to improve after back-to-back playoff appearances but early exits.
