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Magic trade Anderson to Kings, re-sign Outlaw
Aug. 3, 1999
The move was the second of the day for the Magic, who earlier re-signed free agent forward Bo Outlaw to undisclosed terms. The trade also creates a $3.5 million salary cap exception, which the Magic may use only in a sign-and-trade transaction. Anderson was the first draft pick of the Magic, who selected him 11th overall in 1989. The 6-foot-6 guard in the club's all-time leader in games (692) and points (10,650). The 10-year veteran has averaged 15.4 points and 5.3 rebounds during his career. "While it's difficult to see Nick depart, we are looking forward to bringing in a young talent like Tariq, while also gaining another future first-round draft pick," Magic general manager John Gabriel said. Anderson is 31 and joins a Sacramento squad that is extremely athletic and young. He figures to start at shooting guard alongside point guard Jason Williams, a friend from informal summer workouts in Florida. The Kings also re-signed guard Jon Barry and forward-center Scot Pollard to multiyear contracts Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Last season, Anderson averaged 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 47 games. He also led the Magic with 96 3-pointers in 277 attempts, just under 35 percent. In Game 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals, Anderson missed four free throws at the end of regulation that allowed the Houston Rockets to win in overtime. The Rockets went on to sweep the series and Anderson's confidence was shattered as his shooting percentages from the field and the line dipped below 40 percent. Sessions with a sports psychologist allowed him to regain his confidence and the Chicago native has had a resurgence over the last two seasons. Abdul-Wahad underwent successful arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and should be ready for the upcoming season. He is entering the final season of his original three-year rookie contract. Once known as Olivier St. Jean and the first person raised in France to play in the NBA, the 6-6 Abdul-Wahad averaged career highs of 9.3 points and 3.8 rebounds last season. The Kings made him the 11th overall pick in the 1997 draft and he averaged 6.4 points and 2.0 rebounds as a rookie. Outlaw led the Orlando Magic in field goal percentage and blocks last season. He averaged 6.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 54.5 percent (84-for-154). The Magic tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference at 33-17 but were upset by Philadelphia in the first round of the playoffs. "We're extremely excited to return a player of Bo's athleticism, heart and hustle," Gabriel said. "He's proved to be one of the better shot-blocking forwards in the league. We're pleased he elected to join us again, as we continue to fortify our frontcourt." The 28-year-old Outlaw went undrafted out of Houston in 1993 but has played six seasons in the NBA, spending four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. Copyright 1999 SportsTicker Enterprises, L.P.
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