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The Orlando Magic are reportedly talking with Evan Fournier about a possible contract extension. The 22-year-old shooting guard averaged 12 points, 2.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 58 games played last season. Fournier missed time last year with a hip injury, but returned for two games in April and impressed. On April 10 against the Toronto Raptors, Fournier scored 18 points in just 26 minutes. Two years remain on his current contract. From Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders: "Sources close to the process say it is possible that Fournier and the Magic reach a deal before the end of training camp. Both sides seem to be talking the same kinds of valuation, the question is will Fournier take his money now or follow in the footsteps of teammate Tobias Harris and see if the market can push him higher than the Magic’s valuation? There is a sense this one could get done, but with a ballooning cap and a crowd developing around Fournier’s position, it’s possible Fournier waits out the season and ensures his value and role make sense going forward."
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