Magic sign 18th pick Tristan da Silva to rookie-scale contract

Former Colorado forward Tristan da Silva , the 18th pick in the 2024 NBA draft , signed his rookie-scale contract with the Orlando Magic on Saturday, the team announced.

He will make $3,023,700 next season as the 18th pick.

Da Silva was named to the All-Pac-12 second team after averaging a career-high 16 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 39.5% shooting from 3-point range as a senior. He registered nine 20-point games, including a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds on March 3.

The 6-foot-9 forward helped the Buffaloes advance to the round of 32 as a play-in team. He averaged 18 points, four rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 56.3% shooting from beyond the arc (9-of-16) in three games in the NCAA Tournament.

Da Silva, who was born in Germany, established himself as a first-round pick with his shotmaking, ability to drive and finish and move the ball. He is a good cutter and constantly moves on offense to find open space and has shown some promise as a defender.

The 23-year-old will suit up with the Magic in the NBA Summer League beginning on July 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will play at least five games, starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Pavilion (4 p.m. EDT, NBA TV).

Joining da Silva in summer league will be roster players Anthony Black and Jett Howard, along with free agents Jarrett Culver, Théo Maledon, Xavier Moon and Jared Rhoden, among others.

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