Ex-Rebel, Bishop Gorman star Stephen Zimmerman waived by Magic

Orlando Magic center Stephen Zimmerman (33) goes up for a shot between Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) and guard Treveon Graham (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. The Hornets won 120-101. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) guards Orlando Magic center Stephen Zimmerman (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.The Magic won 105-86. (Reinhold Matay/AP)

Orlando Magic center Stephen Zimmerman (33) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. The Timberwolves won 123-107. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Orlando Magic center Stephen Zimmerman (33) controls the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. The Magic won 112-102. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

Orlando Magic center Stephen Zimmerman (33) goes up for a shot in front of Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. The Hornets won 120-101. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Former UNLV player and Bishop Gorman High School graduate Stephen Zimmerman was waived Tuesday by the Orlando Magic after one season, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Zimmerman appeared in 19 games for the Magic after being taken 41st overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. He averaged 5.7 minutes, 1.2 points and 1.8 rebounds during his season with the team.

The former Rebel star also saw time with Orlando’s G-League team, the Erie BayHawks, during his rookie NBA season, when he appeared in 21 games and averaged 29.9 minutes, 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

Zimmerman left UNLV after the 2015-16 season and declared for the NBA draft after one season.

Zimmerman was set to make $1.3 million next season with the Magic.

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