Gary Harris didn’t need need to become a free agent to figure out his next deal.
Harris agreed to a contract extension with the Orlando Magic, the team announced Thursday evening.
His agents told ESPN Harris signed a 2-year, $26 million extension to return to the Magic before the free agency moratorium officially began Friday.
Harris, who the Magic traded for in March 2021, averaged 11.1 points (43.4% shooting from the field and 38.4% shooting on 3s) and 2 rebounds during the 2021-22 season with Orlando.
Teams were able to communicate with free agents starting at 6 p.m. Thursday before being able to agree to terms six hours later.
The free agency moratorium is a negotiation period from Friday through July 6 in which teams can come to terms on contracts and other deals while the new salary cap numbers are adjusted after an audit of league finances.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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