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Report: Keith Appling signs two-year, partially guaranteed deal with Magic

Keith Appling, Tony Crocker

Orlando Magic White’s Keith Appling, left, passes the ball as he is defended by Memphis Grizzlies’ Tony Crocker (6) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Friday, July 10, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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The Magic have a starting point guard in Elfrid Payton.

They have a backup point guard in C.J. Watson.

And now they might have a third point guard

Shams Charania of RealGM:

Appling went to training camp with the Lakers after going undrafted out of Michigan State last year. He didn’t make the team, but he probably has a little better shot in Orlando.

Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Magic add another young point guard to compete with him. How else will they use their cap space?

If Appling doesn’t make the team, Orlando’s D-League affiliate – the Erie BayHawks – owns his D-League rights. The Magic might have offered a partial guarantee to keep Appling, who also played on their summer league team, in the pipeline.

He’s a good athlete with solid playmaking skills, both as a scorer and passer. His jumper holds him back, as does his pedestrian 6-foot-1 frame. But Appling has a chance to make an NBA roster, and it seems Orlando is truly providing that.