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James Ennis declining player option leaves big hole for Orlando Magic

James Ennis' toughness and defensive grit proved valuable for the Orlando Magic's playoff run. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

James Ennis is expected to decline his player option and become a free agent, putting the Orlando Magic in a bind ahead of the 2021 season.

Orlando Magic forward James Ennis is expected to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the final deadline for this decision is Thursday. But it appears set James Ennis will hit free agency.

The deadline for James Ennis III to exercise his $2.