News ArticlePublishedJul 09, 2026 at 12:57 PM EDTupdatedJul 09, 2026 at 12:58 PM EDTSummer League is where the box scores only tell part of the story. A small part, too. The real value comes in seeing how young players settle into the pace, the physicality and, maybe most importantly, the expectations that come with wearing an NBA jersey.The Orlando Magic begin their Las Vegas schedule on Thursday, July 9, against the Charlotte Hornets, and much of the attention will be on second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson. The 6-foot-10 forward-center out of South Florida was selected No. 51 overall in last month's NBA draft before signing a two-way contract earlier this month. It's the first chance for Magic fans to see what the athletic big man can bring in the NBA.Nelson won't be carrying the load all b