Wizards, Magic, Bucks Officially Finalize Three-Team Trade
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Key Points:
- The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks completed a three-team draft-night trade involving the rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46), Izaiyah Nelson (No. 51), and Malique Lewis (No. 60), along with cash considerations.
- The Wizards acquired Felix Okpara, a 6’10” rim protector from Tennessee known for his defensive prowess and athleticism, with plans to sign him to a two-way contract.
- The Magic received Izaiyah Nelson, a former American Conference Player of the Year and highly competitive athlete from South Florida, along with cash from the Bucks.
- The Bucks obtained Malique Lewis, a 6’8” forward from Trinidad and Tobago who played in Australia’s NBL and was recently medically cleared after a heart condition.
- The Magic initially traded down from No. 46 to No. 51, gaining the No. 60 pick before immediately sending that pick to Milwaukee for cash, finalizing the multi-team deal.
