WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Orlando Magic have acquired guard Markelle Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Jonathon Simmons, a protected 2020 first-round draft pick and a 2019 second-round draft pick, the team announced on Thursday.
"We are extremely excited to welcome Markelle to the Magic family," said Jeff Weltman, the team's president of Basketball Operations. "This is an incredible opportunity for us to add a former No. 1 overall draft pick to our roster and to add depth to our backcourt. We will provide Markelle with the best possible support at his own pace and look forward to his future contributions."
Fultz has struggled to find a rhythm during his two seasons with the Sixers. After a difficult rookie season, he's been sidelined since mid-November with a nerve condition in his shoulder and neck. He played in just 33 games with the Sixers over the past two seasons with an average of 7.7 points.
