OSCEOLA MAGIC ACQUIRE PATRICK GARDNER FROM LONG ISLAND NETS

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Dec. 26, 2024) - The Osceola Magic have acquired center Patrick Gardner from the Long Island Nets in exchange for forward Tre Scott, General Manager of Osceola Magic Kevin Tiller announced today.

Gardner (6’11”, 250, 6/16/99) joined the Nets prior to the 2023-24 G League season. During the 2024 Tip-Off Tournament, he appeared in 14 games (6 starts) for Long Island, averaging 7.9 ppg., 6.0 rpg. and 1.0 apg. in 16.5 minpg.

The Egyptian big man started his college career at Division II Saint Michael’s College in 2021-22 and started all 23 games he appeared in. Gardner averaged 20.2 ppg., 10.2 rpg. and 1.7 apg. in 30.2 minpg. He transferred to Division I Marist College for the 2022-23 season and started all 33 games while averaging 19.1 ppg., 6.6 rpg. and 1.9 apg. in 30.9 minpg.

Scott (6’8”, 225, 11/25/96) has played in 13 games this season averaging 5.2 ppg. and 3.8 rpg. in 16.1 minpg.

The Osceola Magic celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Night, presented by Publix on Fri. Dec. 27 against the College Park Skyhawks at 7 p.m. ET. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Puerto Rican Heritage Osceola Magic Hat. Tickets are available at OsceolaMagic.com/home-schedule or by calling 407-447-2140.

ABOUT THE OSCEOLA MAGIC

The Osceola Magic, based in Kissimmee, Fla., is the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. One of 31 teams in the NBA G League, the Magic recently won the 2021 NBA G League Finals. The Magic were named 2024 St. Cloud Chamber New Business of the Year. For information about tickets, merchandising and much more, visit OsceolaMagic.com. You can also follow the team on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X - @OsceolaMagic.