Raptors receive 2nd round draft pick from Orlando Magic for Jeff Weltman hiring

May 26 2017, 2:11 am

The Toronto Raptors have acquired a future second-round draft pick from the Orlando Magic in exchange for the contractual release of executive Jeff Weltman.

Toronto will reportedly receive the lower of Orlando’s two second draft picks they currently hold in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Weltman, formerly the Raptors’ general manager, was recently named president of basketball operations for the Magic on Tuesday.

The 52-year-0ld was part of the Raptors’ front office since 2013.

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