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Summary

Despite getting some playoffs minutes last season, and the 76ers struggling to get much from their bench this past season, Ennis was traded from Philadelphia to Orlando at the trade deadline.

 

Ennis is an example of one a player that has a 3-and-D label, but isn't great at either of those traits. Ennis is an average three point shooter at least, and on defense he is serviceable but not disruptive. However, rotation-level wings are hard to come by, so Ennis should garner some interest this offseason, even if it doesn't result in a big contract offer.

Cap Considerations

Ennis has a player option on his $2.1 million salary for 2020-2021, and will be an unrestricted free agent with Early Bird rights if he opts out. Since the Magic will only have his Early Bird rights, they will be limited to paying him a starting salary of $9.5 million, which will be more than enough.

 

Teams other than the Magic will have multiple ways to sign Ennis, as even teams without cap space could possibly use any of the Non-Taxpayer, Taxpayer, or Room Mid-Level Exceptions to sign him. Since he signed for the minimum last summer, teams will also try to get him on a minimum contract next summer.

Potential Teams: Magic, Thunder, Clippers, Nets, Warriors

Predicted Contract: 2-year, $6 million (2nd year non-guaranteed) with the Magic

Actual Contract: 1-year, $3.3 million with the Magic

Ennis got a similar contract to what I expected - short-term, and slightly above the minimum.

Last updated: 12/31/2020

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