The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to trade former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic, according to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
The Sixers reportedly will receive Jonathon Simmons, a first-round pick (via the Thunder), and a second-round pick (via the Cavaliers).
Fultz has struggled to find a rhythm during his two seasons in the NBA. 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 averages of 7.7 points on 41.4-percent shooting from the floor, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Simmons, a 29-year-old wing, should bring solid perimeter defense to the Sixers. He’s averaging 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.6 minutes over 41 games with the Magic this season.
