Magic bring Foyle back as practice foil for Howard

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic re-signed center Adonal Foyle after trading him to the Memphis Grizzlies last month.

The team announced the signing Monday. Foyle was dealt to Memphis in a three-team deal just before the Feb. 19 trade deadline that brought point guard Rafer Alston to Orlando from Houston. The Magic needed an upgrade at point guard after All-Star Jameer Nelson's season-ending shoulder injury. Memphis waived Foyle on March 1.

Magic coaches have touted the 34-year-old Foyle as a strong practice partner for center Dwight Howard. His re-signing is likely for those purposes.

Foyle played in five games this season with the Magic, averaging 1.2 points and 2.2 rebounds.