The Magic waived Slawson on Saturday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Slawson was unable to obtain a regular-season roster spot after signing an Exhibit 10 contract earlier this offseason. He is now set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Osceola Magic of the G League.
Slawson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic on Wednesday.
Slawson spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way deal with the Kings and appeared in 12 games at the NBA level, averaging just 3.1 minutes per contest. He became an unrestricted free agent this summer after the Kings opted not to extend him a qualifying offer, and he'll now join Orlando for training camp with the hope of securing a spot on the 15-man roster or a two-way spot. If Slawson is cut before the start of the regular season, the Magic would retain his G League rights.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Cracks rotation
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Slawson finished Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 12 minutes.
Slawson played a season-high 12 minutes thanks to numerous injuries. Keon Ellis (ankle) and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) were ruled out prior to tipoff, while Chris Duarte (hand) and Keegan Murray (back) left the contest early. Kevin Huerter also played through a finger injury that sidelined him for the team's previous contest. If the Kings remain shorthanded moving forward, Slawson could carve out a solid bench role, but his fantasy value is completely dependent on injuries.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Not listed in injury report
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Slawson (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Slawson is on a two-way contract with the Kings and is not expected to be in the rotation most nights. He should add depth to the bench but not much else. Slawson has yet to make his season debut with the Kings and is likely to spend most of his season in the G League.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Questionable for Friday
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Slawson (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Slawson is on a two-way contract with the Kings and is not expected to be in the rotation most nights. If he remains out, his next chance to play is Oct. 29 against the Lakers.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Won't play against Utah
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Slawson is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Jazz due to an illness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Slawson isn't expected to receive much playing time even when available. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
Kings' Jalen Slawson: Dazzles in Summer League win
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Slawson tallied 17 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block during 29 minutes of Saturday's 92-84 Summer League win over Milwaukee.
Though Slawson attempted just six field goals, he managed to lead the Kings in points while also tying for the team lead in assists and rebounds. The Furman product also collected three steals-plus-blocks, showcasing his versatility.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Inks two-way contract
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The Kings signed Slawson to a two-way contract Sunday.
Slawson was the 54th overall pick in the 2023 Draft after averaging 15.6 points (55/39/77 shooting splits), 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 36 games for Furman last season. Under a two-way contract, Slawson will be eligible to appear in only 50 NBA contests, so he'll likely start his rookie campaign out in the G League with the Stockton Kings.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Selected by Sacramento
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Slawson was selected by the Kings with the 54th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Slawson spent five years at Furman and served mainly as a starter during his final four collegiate seasons. He took a significant step forward over the past two years, averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game. The 23-year-old showcased his passing abilities at Furman and was a solid finisher at the rim, but he's struggled with turnovers and doesn't have much of a jumper.
