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Hornets Acquire Tyus Jones and Two Second-Round Picks From Magic for Cash

The deal was driven by Orlando’s push to get under the luxury‑tax threshold.

Jan 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) brings the ball up court beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin (35) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Jan 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Tyus Jones #2 of the Orlando Magic looks to pass in the first half during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Kia Center on Nov. 18, 2025 in Orlando, 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. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Charlotte receives Jones along with the 2027 least‑favorable of Orlando’s and Boston’s second‑round picks and Orlando’s 2028 second‑round pick in exchange for cash considerations.
  • Orlando moves below the tax line by roughly $1.4 million, a shift that also helps delay potential repeater‑tax exposure.
  • The trade clears an additional standard roster spot for the Magic to use via a subsequent deal or the buyout market.
  • Jones has averaged 3.0 points and 2.4 assists in 15.7 minutes over 48 games this season after signing a one‑year, $7 million contract last summer.
  • The Hornets expand their draft stockpile to 11 first‑rounders and 14 second‑rounders over the next seven years while adding veteran backcourt depth behind LaMelo Ball alongside recent addition Coby White.