The Magic declined their $3.47 million team option on Joseph's contract for the 2025-26 season Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will become an unrestricted free agent after spending the 2024-25 campaign with Orlando. The veteran guard appeared in 50 regular-season outings (16 starts) with the Magic, finishing with averages of 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 12.2 minutes per game.

Joseph finished Tuesday's 120-89 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 20 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph had a brutal showing as the Magic were bounced out of the playoffs after a miserable third quarter in which the team was outscored 36-13. Due to Jalen Suggs' season-ending knee surgery, Joseph was pressed into a larger role down the stretch for Orlando. Overall, he appeared in 50 regular-season contests, averaging 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 12.2 minutes per game. Entering his age-34 season, the Magic hold a $3.4 million team option on the veteran.

Joseph accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 109-100 loss to Boston in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

After going scoreless in Game 1, Joseph was able to put points on the board Wednesday. He was also one of three players on his squad to record two steals. Orlando now faces a 2-0 deficit heading into Game 3, with hope starting to dwindle for a talented young team that has dealt with several costly injuries all season.

Joseph closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 103-86 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph was barely visible despite continuing to start for the Magic. No matter how you look at it, this was a disastrous performance by the veteran, highlighting the depth issues the Magic have. While he is likely to remain a starter, it's hard to envisage Joseph having a sizeable impact on this series.

Joseph is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Hawks, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are available, Joseph's presence in the first unit is worth noting. Joseph started 16 games this season, averaging 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 22.5 minutes with the starting five. The Magic could take a hot-hand approach at point guard in Tuesday's pivotal game.

Joseph (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph didn't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks due to a knee injury, but he's good to go for Tuesday's rematch with Atlanta. With Cole Anthony and Anthony Black healthy for the Magic, Joseph will be fighting for backcourt minutes off the bench. Joseph averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.5 minutes over his last 11 games of the regular season.

Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will miss his first game since March 10. He played only six minutes during Friday's win in Indiana, and his status for the Play-In Tournament matchup against Atlanta on Tuesday is to be determined.

Joseph (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph popped up on the injury report before Friday's game against the Pacers due to left knee soreness. He was able to play in that game, but he played only six minutes and finished with two points, five assists, one rebound and one steal. With the Magic locked in as the No. 7 seed in the East, Joseph and the rest of the starters could have their minutes restricted or sit out of Sunday's regular-season finale.

Joseph (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with left knee soreness. The veteran guard is averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 21.9 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.

Joseph is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to left knee soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph has started in Orlando's last 14 contests but could sit out Friday due to left knee soreness. If the veteran guard is downgraded to out, Anthony Black, Cole Anthony and Trevelin Queen are candidates to receive increased playing time.