Prior to the signing, Fultz completed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Magic in 2024 and remained a free agent. Fultz started 149 games for Orlando during his five seasons with the franchise. Now, Fultz finally has a new home as the point guard is joining the Sacramento Kings .

Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, returned to the league on Friday night, making his debut for the Sacramento Kings in a 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. In nine minutes of action, Fultz impressed with an efficient 4-of-5 shooting performance, finishing with eight points and one assist.

Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz made his debut in Friday's 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. After Fultz signed with the Kings on February 12, fans reacted to his debut on social media throughout the night. After a five-year stint with the Orlando Magic, it was the former first-overall pick's first game of the 2024-25 campaign.