Wesley Iwundu Rumors
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Position: F
Born: 12/20/94
Height: 6-6 / 1.98
Weight:205 lbs. / 93 kg.
Salary: $1,618,520
Born: 12/20/94
Height: 6-6 / 1.98
Weight:205 lbs. / 93 kg.
Salary: $1,618,520
Josh Robbins: Aaron Gordon, who did not play in Monday’s scrimmage (groin), practiced today, Steve Clifford said. Wes Iwundu, who had headaches following a concussion, no longer has headaches but likely will not be able to play Friday, Clifford said.
Josh Robbins: Wes Iwundu is now in the NBA concussion protocol after his awkward fall to the court during Saturday’s scrimmage. On the play, Iwundu’s face hit the floor, resulting in a cut above his left eye that needed four stitches to close.
Did your teammates like the song? Or did they clown you for it? Aaron Gordon: The NBA, these are some of the realest dudes I’ve been around. So they’re going to tell you if it’s terrible. And they liked it, man. They were expecting it to be trash but it was good. I’ll get in the studio with a couple of them eventually. Like Wes Iwundu and Markelle Fultz, we’ll all be in the studio together.
At 6’7 with lockdown defensive ability on the perimeter, Wesley Iwundu is the picture of health. Like most of us, his views on COVID-19 have shifted following Gobert’s diagnosis. “Once it hit Rudy, after that I started taking it very serious and I understood it’s bigger than basketball.”
Iwundu and Isaac aren’t alone. Teammates, coaches and various members of the organization are providing relief and aid to the Central Florida community. “It just shows about the heart. We care as players and in a sense it’s not all just about basketball. We’re here to help in any way possible as we can and see fit. It just shows the mindset we carry as players, as a team and the type of guys we have.”
As is so often is the case on the basketball court, Orlando Magic teammates are supporting one another, and they continue to have each other’s backs in inspiring ways. Wanting to do whatever he can to support teammate Jonathan Isaac and his mission to feed those in need in Central Florida, Magic forward Wes Iwundu recently made a financial donation to the “COVID-19: Ready, Set, Feed’’ cause.
Also, Isaac said various Magic teammates have assisted him while he’s worked for J.U.M.P. Ministries and Project Life, Inc. to provide “grab-and-go’’ breakfasts and lunches to school-aged children in the Central Florida area over the past week. According to Isaac, Project Life delivered an average of 187 meals a day last week and served another 250—plus meals daily. Isaac said that his group delivered 200 box meals within 30-45 minutes this past Friday, signifying the tremendous need among those who are struggling to fill even the most basic of needs following the downturn of the economy because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Ham: NBA admits another error in Last Two Minute report of Kings/Magic game. Joseph didn’t foul Gordon with 1.1 seconds remaining. League passed on the clear foul by Iwundu on final play, which is inexcusable.
Kyle Goon: Jared Dudley got ejected, as did Wes Iwundu. Dwight Howard and Michael Carter-Williams got techs.
Roy Parry: With Terrence Ross out tonight, Steve Clifford said Michael Carter-Williams will slide into Ross’ spot in the rotation. In addition, Wes Iwundu also may see some minutes, Clifford said.
Josh Robbins: Aaron Gordon (sore ribs) and Wes Iwundu (toe) did not practice today. Steve Clifford said the team will see how they feel tomorrow. The Magic will face the Wizards tomorrow night in Washington.
Zach Oliver: Jonathon Simmons will not play tonight for the Magic. Hope is that he can play Sunday night in San Antonio. Wes Iwundu will get his minutes tonight.
Josh Robbins: Steve Clifford said Wes Iwundu “is as good an on-ball defender right now as we’ve had. The second-best on-ball defender that we’ve had has been Evan Fournier.”
John Denton: With G Jonathon Simmons unavailable because of a death in the family, @Orlando Magic will activate rookie F Melvin Frazier Jr. for tonight’s game at @Philadelphia 76ers. Wes Iwundu will get the backup minutes at SF and SG. Simmons will rejoin ORL in Boston on Sunday.
Josh Robbins: The Magic will hold out Mo Bamba and Jonathan Isaac from their summer league finale tonight, a team official said. Also out: Wes Iwundu & Melvin Frazier Jr. Bamba and Isaac were held out from last night’s game following seven practices & three prior games since July 3.
People close to Isaac think he can make a similar jump. “He’s taken another step in his game: being a leader out there and vocal and stronger finishing things,” said swingman Wes Iwundu, a second-year Magic swingman. “He just came a long way.”
Wesley Iwundu: Lol Woj and Shams be going at it. #WhoSaidItFirst
Josh Robbins: The Magic have assigned Khem Birch and Wes Iwundu to Lakeland for their G-League game tonight, team officials said.
The Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Wesley Iwundu (ih-WON-doo), President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. Iwundu (6’7”, 193, 12/20/94) was selected in the second round (33rd overall) of NBA Draft 2017. He played in 132 career games (124 starts) during four years at Kansas State University, averaging 9.5 ppg., 4.7 rpg. and 2.8 apg. in 28.2 minpg.
The Orlando Magic and second-round pick Wesley Iwundu have agreed in principle to a three-year contract that includes a team option for the third year, Iwundu’s agent, Austin Walton, told the Orlando Sentinel. Iwundu will earn about $1.05 million in his rookie season, Walton said.
Magic currently have 13 players under contract for the upcoming season — not including Iwundu — but it’s important to note that the contracts for swingmen Patricio Garino and Marcus Georges-Hunt are not guaranteed.
Michael Scotto: Magic & Wesley Iwundu agree to a fully guaranteed 3-year, $4.1M deal, agent @austingwalton told @BBallInsiders. It’s more than picks 31 & 32
Josh Robbins: Wesley Iwundu’s 3-year, $4.1 million deal with the Magic includes a team option for the 3rd year, WI’s agent, Austin Walton, said. The deal isn’t fully finalized. But that is the agreement in place.
30 Jun 17
Josh Robbins: In addition to Jonathan Isaac & Wesley Iwundu, the Magic’s Stephen Zimmerman, Marcus Georges-Hunt & Patricio Garino will play summer league.
John Denton: Weltman on @Orlando Magic No. 33 pick Wesley Iwundu: “This guy is going to be a multi-position defender. He’s going to be a guy we can grow.”
With the 2017 NBA Draft set to take place this Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the Portland Trail Blazers are hosting Oregon forward Jordan Bell, Kansas State guard Wesley Iwundu, Žalgiris Kaunas forward Isaiah Hartenstein, North Carolina forward Justin Jackson, Cal forward Ivan Rabb and University of New Orleans guard Erik Thomas for their sixth and final pre-draft workout.
Los Angeles Lakers: Monday morning the #LakeShow will host six more draft prospects: Isaiah Briscoe, Torian Graham, Isaac Humphries, Wesley Iwundu, Luke Kornet and Ben Moore.
Ryan Ward: More Lakers pre-draft workouts on Monday: Isaiah Briscoe, Torian Graham, Isaac Humphries, Wesley Iwundu, Luke Kornet, Ben Moore
The six players participating in Sunday’s first Jazz workout include Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe, Oregon guard Dylan Ennis, South Carolina wing PJ Dozier, Kansas State wing Wesley Iwundu, Indiana big Thomas Bryant and North Carolina big Tony Bradley.
