NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic to sign Adonis Thomas, Dewayne Dedmon

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Dewayne Dedmon (30) looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Now that the Orlando Magic and Glen “Big Baby” Davis have officially agreed to a buyout, the Magic are down to 12 players and need to sign another player to fill out their roster

According to multiple reports, forward Adonis Thomas, a former highly-touted high school recruit that played for the Memphis Tigers, will sign a 10-day contract with the Magic.

Hearing from Adonis Thomas' agent the former Tiger will sign with the Orlando Magic on Monday and join the team Tuesday in Washington.
— L. Jason Smith (@JasonSmith929) February 21, 2014

Adonis Thomas (6-6/232) will sign on Monday and be available to play Tues. in D.C., his agent said.
— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) February 21, 2014

While playing for the Springfield Armor of the D-League this season, Thomas was averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Thomas isn’t the only former highly regarded prospect making his way to Orlando. Former Southern Cal Trojan Dewayne Dedmon will also join the Magic.

Magic expected to sign free agent C Dewayne Dedmon to a 10day contract Monday, a source said. Ex-Sixer hoped to sign long-term with Philly.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) February 21, 2014

In 15 games for the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers, Dedmon averaged 2.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per game.

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