ORLANDO — With $50 million of cap space and the possibility of proven players available at multiple positions of need, the Orlando Magic can go in a multitude o
f directions in free agency to build on their success.
Hartenstein, 26, is set to make much more than $8 million a year after he cemented himself as a more than reliable first-string center for the Knicks. In the 49 games that he started for New York, Hartenstein averaged 8.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.24 blocks. Hartenstein also had 10 double-doubles.
Hartenstein appeared in all 82 regular-season games in 2022-23 and 75 games last season. Carter Jr. has yet to play more than 62 games in a season in his six-year career.
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