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Orlando acquired one more point guard — Houston’s Rafer Alston — to fill the void created by Jameer Nelson’s season-ending shoulder injury as part of a three-way trade.
The Rockets traded point guard Rafer Alston to Orlando and acquired Magic forward Brian Cook and Memphis guard Kyle Lowry. The Grizzlies also received the Magic’s first-round draft pick, guard Mike Wilks, center Adonal Foyle and cash considerations as part of the deal that was among the very last at a busy NBA trade deadline.
“Rafer is a starting veteran point guard who shoots the ball well,” Magic general manager Otis Smith said in a statement. “He gives us added depth and athleticism in the backcourt . We thank Brian, Adonal and Mike for all of their contributions and wish them all the best.”