Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., right, takes part in an interview during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

ORLANDO, Florida — The Orlando Magic agreed to a contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr. on Monday.

Carter averaged 11 points on 52.5% shooting in 55 games last season to help the Magic reach the NBA postseason.

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Carter, the No. 7 pick in the 2018 NBA draft, is set to make $12 million this season. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.

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The 6-foot-10 Carter played one season at Duke before he was selected by Chicago.

The Magic acquired him from the Bulls on March 25, 2021.

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Carter, 25, has averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in 315 career games.

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