The Orlando Magic have waived forward Justin Harper, forward Chris Johnson and guard-forward Quentin Richardson, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Orlando’s roster now stands at 15 players.
Harper (6’9”, 225, 8/30/89) played in six preseason games, averaging 3.7 ppg. and 2.5 rpg. in 13.8 minpg. He was originally acquired by Orlando on June 23, 2011 from Cleveland in exchange for two future second round picks. Harper appeared in 14 games last season during his rookie campaign, averaging 1.4 ppg. in 6.0 minpg.
Johnson (6’6”, 201, 4/29/90) was signed as a free agent by Orlando on October 9. He appeared in four preseason games, averaging 1.8 ppg. in 8.5 minpg. Johnson played in 138 career games during four years at the University of Dayton, averaging 10.6 ppg., 6.1 rpg. and 1.1 apg. in 24.9 minpg.
Richardson (6’6”, 228, 4/13/80) played in three preseason outings, averaging 2.3 ppg. and 1.3 rpg. in 8.7 minpg. He was originally signed as a free agent by Orlando on July 13, 2010 and appeared in 105 regular season games with the Magic (22 starts), averaging 4.4 ppg. and 2.9 rpg. in 17.3 minpg. A 12-year veteran, Richardson has appeared in 782 career regular season games with the L.A. Clippers, Phoenix, New York, Miami and Orlando, averaging 10.3 ppg., 4.7 rpg. and 1.5 apg. in 26.5 minpg.
Orlando opens the 2012-13 regular season on Friday, Nov. 2 vs. Denver at Amway Center. Game time is 7 p.m. For ticket information, call (407) 89-MAGIC or log on to OrlandoMagic.com.
