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Photo: Instagram/Kai Sotto The Philippines has long yearned for a homegrown NBA player to represent their nation on the basketball court. Although they have seen talents like Raymond Townsend of the Golden State Warriors , Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz , and Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets succeed in the NBA, the desire for a Filipino player remains strong. It seems that their wish may finally be granted, as Kai Sotto is set to showcase his skills with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League. Photo: Instagram/Kai Sotto Kai Sotto has been diligently preparing for the NBA, starting with his time at The Skills Factory and later joining the Adelaide 36ers in Australia's NBL, where he had a commendable performance. Finally, his hard work paid off when the Magic offered him a spot on their NBA Summer League roster. However, despite being slated to play alongside other promising rookies like Anthony Black and Jett Howard , Sotto has yet to step onto the court in the two g...

Photo: Instagram/Kai Sotto Kai Sotto faced another benching as the Orlando Magic suffered a defeat against the Indiana Pacers , with a final score of 108-85, during the NBA Summer League on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Despite being included in the lineup, the 7-foot-3 Filipino center received a DNP (Did Not Play-Coach's Decision) designation for the second consecutive game, following his absence in the team's opener against the Detroit Pistons . The Pacers' offense was led by guard Andrew Nembhard , who contributed 21 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Photo: Instagram/Kai Sotto Additionally, Isaiah Jackson delivered an impressive double-double performance, securing 13 points and 11 rebounds. Kai Sotto is among the 22 players selected for the Summer League roster of the Orlando Magic, showcasing his potential and talent to the coaching staff and fans. However, his lack of playing time in the past two ga...

Photo: Instagram/Bol Bol O rlando Magic made the decision to waive Bol Bol , the 7-foot-2 versatile big man, as announced on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time). However, despite this development, it is unlikely that the 7-foot-3 Kai Sotto will fill Bol's spot in the Magic lineup. Bol had a successful season with Orlando, but he was ultimately released shortly after agreeing to extend the deadline for his $2.2 million team option. The team's decision was influenced by their roster constraints, particularly after re-signing Mo Wagner , exercising Goga Bitadze 's team option, and acquiring Joe Ingles through free agency to bolster their frontcourt. With Bol's departure, the Magic's roster has reached the league limit of 15 players, including their draft picks Anthony Black and Jett Howard , as well as the injured Jonathan Isaac , whose salary of $17.6 million for the upcoming season is partially guaranteed. Isaac underwent adductor surgery in March, and his salary wi...

Photo: Instagram/Kai Sotto Ahead of the NBA Summer League, Kai Sotto , the promising Filipino basketball prodigy, dedicatedly attended the practice session of the Orlando Magic , demonstrating his commitment to the team's preparations for the upcoming tournament. In social media posts shared by the official channels of the Magic on Tuesday (Philippine time), Sotto was spotted actively participating in the team's practice drills. His inclusion in the Orlando Magic's Summer League team became official last month, signifying another significant step in his quest to become the first homegrown Filipino talent to make it to the NBA. The Magic's announcement of their Summer League roster confirmed Sotto's presence among the selected players, further cementing his position as a valuable prospect for the team. While Sotto recently renewed his contract with the Hiroshima Dragonflies for the 2023-2024 Japan B. League season, it allows him the flexibility to pursue an opportu...