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Orlando Magic Rumors: Orlando Magic to call up Rodney Purvis on 10-day contract

By Philip Rossman-Reich

LAKELAND, FL - DECEMBER 16: Rodney Purvis #15 of the Lakeland Magic reacts against the Long Island Nets during the game on December 16, 2017 at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAKELAND, FL - DECEMBER 16: Rodney Purvis #15 of the Lakeland Magic reacts against the Long Island Nets during the game on December 16, 2017 at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Orlando Magic are set to call up Lakeland Magic star Rodney Purvis on a 10-day contract after Rashad Vaughn suffered an injury.

The Orlando Magic are planning on waiving Rashad Vaughn before the expiration of his second 10-day contract. And they will call up the best player from their G-League franchise.

Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports the Magic will call up Rodney Purvis to the team, signing him to a 10-day deal. When that will officially occur is still uncertain or unknown.

Ian Begley of ESPN New York confirmed Purvis is en route to join the Magic.

The Magic gave Vaughn the first shot at a 10-day contract following the trade deadline. He played admirably in his few minutes showing good length and shooting ability. His relationship with general manager John Hammond seemed to help build the rapport needed to get a chance.

But a knee injury has knocked him out of the lineup. And it does not seem like the Magic are optimistic Vaughn would be ready to play before his second 10-day expires. It seemed unlikely the Magic would sign Vaughn for the rest of the year. He scored five points in 35 minutes across five games for the Magic.

Observers for the Magic have long wanted the team to give Purvis his shot at the NBA.

Rodney Purvis leads the Lakeland Magic in scoring with 20.5 points per game (Byron Mullens has eclipsed him in three games). He is shooting 42.2 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.

Purvis has put in some impressive scoring performances this year. Including a 37-point, 9-for-15 shooting performance in a come-from-behind win over the Delaware 87ers in December. He has had four total games scoring more than 30 points this year.

That made him a G-League All-Star and got him an invite to Team USA’s qualifying for the FIBA World Cup. Purvis performed well there, leading the team in scoring in two blowout victories.

It was a matter of time before the 6-foot-4 guard made his way to the NBA. Someone was going to give him that chance. He was just playing too well.

And so now he will get his chance at the NBA. With the team that gave him that initial shot in preseason. Purvis went through training camp with the Magic with the option of playing for Lakeland. He has made the most of that opportunity.

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Now comes the next one. Whenever he joins the Magic.