The Orlando Magic will have Hedo Turkoglu out of limbo by Jan. 7. That's the date the team must trade or waive the veteran forward by to avoid paying his full $12 million salary for the 2013-14 season, according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel.
Magic will trade or waive Hedo Turkoglu by Jan. 7
The Orlando Magic have until Jan. 7 to get rid of Hedo Turkoglu and avoid paying his full 2013-14 salary.
Kevin C. Cox
Only half, or $6 million, of Turkoglu’s salary is guaranteed, but the team has decided to ride part of the season out with the forward on its roster, allowing for his expiring contract to be used in any potential trade.
The 34-year-old hasn’t played in a game this season, and it appeared from this offseason onward that he wasn’t in the Magic’s plans.
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Turkoglu missed a 20-game chunk of last season after being suspended for testing positive for steroids. This year, the team has opted to give its young players in Maurice Harkless and Tobias Harris playing time at Turkoglu's small forward spot. Orlando has even played shooting guard Arron Afflalo at the 3 to open up more time for point guard Jameer Nelson and rookie combo guard Victor Oladipo.
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