The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed 21-year old center Daniel Orton to a 1-year deal. Orton played in 16 games (2 starts) for the Magic last year as a rookie in which he averaged 11.7 minutes, 2.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Orton shot 56.7% from the floor but only 44% from the free throw line last season for the Magic. This was a nice move for the Thunder as Orton, like Hasheem Thabeet might just need a change of scenery.
UPDATE: (10/27/2012) – The Thunder have waived Daniel Orton.
UPDATE II: (10/31/2012) – The Thunder have re-signed Daniel Orton.