Orlando’s No. 18 pick from the 2024 Draft, Tristan da Silva, brings both collegiate polish and international perspective to a young Magic core brimming with potential. At 6‑8 and armed with shooting and high IQ, he steps in ready.
His rookie contract is a standard four-year deal, built with team options to balance commitment and flexibility. The numbers are just beginning to trickle out—but the deal reflects both ambition and pragmatism.
Beyond the pay, he arrives in a rotation hungry for spacing, defense and reliable reads. His trajectory will be shaped in real time, as his contract timeline unfolds and the Orlando Magic shape their future around him.
What is Tristan da Silva’s salary with Orlando Magic?
Tristan da Silva signed a four‑year rookie scale contract worth $17.57 million, translating to an average annual value (AAV) of about $4.39 million—a reflection of his mid‑first‑round draft status, according to Spotrac.
Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic plays the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
In the 2024–25 season, his base salary was $3.8 million, placing him among the team’s higher‑paid forwards despite being a rookie. That contract figure was consistent with the designated rookie scale structure Orlando applied.
Salary climbs modestly in subsequent years, with a projected $3.9 million for 2026, maintaining a steady progression. If retained through the fourth year, he’d see his earnings jump to $6.1 million in 2027–28.
Tristan da Silva’s contract: How long will he stay in the team?
Tristan da Silva’s agreement spans 2024–25 through 2027–28, a standard rookie deal structure with club/team options for the final two years. The first two seasons are fully guaranteed, ensuring Orlando Magic commits roughly $7.44 million regardless of performance through the summer of 2026.
Years three and four are club options, meaning the team must decide each offseason whether to exercise the next year—culminating in the potential final salary of $6.1 million for 2027–28 if retained, or to let him walk with minimal obligation. This design allows them to evaluate his fit as he grows into his role.
