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Orlando Magic waive Adreian Payne in wake of Michigan State scandal

The Orlando Magic have waived Adreian Payne in light of new allegations against him related to the growing scandal at Michigan State, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The Orlando Magic waived two-way player Adreian Payne, league sources tell ESPN. He was playing with G-League Lakeland Magic. Payne, a former first-round pick, has surfaced in the Michigan State scandal.

As of 1 a.m. Saturday, the Magic had not released an official statement announcing his dismissal or any additional comments.

Payne was on a two-way contract with the team and played Friday night for the Lakeland Magic against the Canton Charge.