Goga Bitadze News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Cleared to play Bitadze (foot) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bitadze has played well over the past two games, averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.0 minutes. He'll presumably continue coming off the bench.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Spurs.

Impact Bitadze has totaled 35 points and 15 rebounds over his last two contests, but he's apparently dealing with a foot injury that may keep him sidelined Saturday. If he is ruled out, Terry Taylor and Jalen Smith figure to have increased workloads behind Isaiah Jackson.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong performance Bitadze had 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 127-124 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Bitadze was struggling at the end of February and early March, but he's found his stride over the past two games, totaling 35 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes. Fantasy managers in desperate need of center production can keep an eye on Bitadze, but his upside will be severely capped once Myles Turner (foot) returns, which appears to be on the horizon this month.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Active Tuesday Bitadze (foot) is available to play Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact Despite nursing right foot soreness, the center will be active for the Pacers on Tuesday. Bitadze posted a career-high 20 points and six rebounds during the Pacers' loss to the Wizards on Sunday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavs due to a right foot issue, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.

Impact Bitadze has been battling soreness in the foot in recent days, and it caused him to miss Friday's game against Detroit. He was able to return for Sunday's loss to the Wizards, which he finished with 20 points, six rebounds and three three-pointers in 24 minutes. Look for a more definitive update on Bitadze's status after shootaround Tuesday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rare case of Bitadze fever Bitadze logged 20 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and six rebounds across 24 minutes during Sunday's 133-123 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Bitadze co-led the Pacers with a plus-13 in the box score and was perfect from the field. His strong night was stifled by organizational preference, however. Bitadze racked up 17 of his points in the first half, before barely being included in the second half. He's the victim of a mega-timeshare in Indiana, but the Pacers picked up his rookie scale team option for 2022/23, so seeing the plug get pulled amid a strong outing isn't encouraging.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Bitadze (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Bitadze was questionable with soreness in his right foot and will retake the court Sunday after sitting out one game. He should operate as Indiana's reserve center behind starter Isaiah Jackson.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Bitadze continues to deal with a sore foot. If he plays Sunday, he could be on a minutes limit.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Bitadze (foot) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Bitadze went from questionable to available to out due to his sore right foot. In his absence, more minutes could be in store for Isaiah Jackson, Terry Taylor and Jalen Smith.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Detroit Bitadze (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Bitadze dealt with a sore right foot ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through the issue against Detroit. He's averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game across his last four appearances.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable Friday Bitadze is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to a sore right foot.

Impact Bitadze appeared in each of the last four matchups and averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game. If he's unavailable Friday, Terry Taylor and Jalen Smith could see a slight uptick in playing time.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Barely plays in return Bitadze (foot) logged 1:28 of court time in Friday's 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder, finishing with one rebound and no other statistics.

Impact After missing the Pacers' final game prior to the All-Star break with a sore foot, Bitadze returned to action in a bench role after he had started in each of his prior four appearances before getting injured. Even though he was healthy to begin the second half of the season, Bitadze effectively surrendered his spot in the rotation to rookie Isaiah Jackson (ankle), who started at center in his return from a three-game absence. The Pacers look set to roll with Jackson, Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith and Terry Taylor as their primary big men for the time being, and Bitadze's path to seeing minutes will become further blocked whenever Myles Turner (foot) returns.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Bitadze isn't starting Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Bitadze will be available Friday in spite of his foot soreness, but he'll come off the bench during the Pacers' first game after the All-Star break. Isaiah Jackson will draw the start.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active vs. Thunder Bitadze (foot) is available Friday against the Thunder.

Impact Bitadze will be able to play through foot soreness after being listed as probable for Friday's matchup. He served as a starter in each of his four appearances ahead of the All-Star break, and he averaged 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 21.0 minutes per game across that span.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Should play Friday Bitadze (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Thunder, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Bitadze was sidelined for the final game before the All-Star break by foot soreness, but he's expected to retake the court Friday. He started four straight games prior to the absence and averaged 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 21.0 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch before break Bitadze is a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a sore right foot, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Bitadze wasn't previously on the injury report, so it's surprising to see him shelved. In his absence, the Pacers' depleted frontcourt becomes even thinner. That could lead to extra minutes for Jalen Smith and Tristan Thompson.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelms again Tuesday Bitadze had 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 128-119 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Bitadze failed to deliver despite another start Tuesday, and he's becoming a frustrating fantasy option. Despite having a fantastic opportunity handed to him, he has not been able to produce to the level fantasy managers hoped. While he is still worth holding in most places, shifting him out to open up a streaming spot is a valid strategy.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance sans Sabonis Bitadze produced 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three blocks, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 133-112 loss to the Hawks.

Impact With Domantas Sabonis traded to the Kings and Myles Turner (foot) still out, Bitadze was back in the starting lineup Tuesday. The third-year big man scored in double figures once again and has now notched at least 10 points in all five of his starts. He also registered multiple blocks and steals in the same game for the first this season. In the absence of Sabonis, the starting center job appears to be Bitadze's to lose, though fellow frontcourt players Oshae Brissett and Terry Taylor both garnered significant roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bitadze will start Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact With Domantas Sabonis traded to the Kings and Myles Turner (foot) still out, Bitadze should claim the starting center job for the foreseeable future. In his four starts this season, he's averaged 14.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26.8 minutes. Assuming he can continue that production, he makes for a good waiver pickup in most leagues.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claims backup center role in return Bitadze (foot) finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 16 minutes Sunday in the Pacers' 98-85 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The banged-up Pacers got two players back in their frontcourt Sunday, though Bitadze's return from a four-game absence from a sore foot was less notable compared to two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis' own comeback from a recent stint in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. As expected, Sabonis stepped back into the starting five, albeit on a slight playing time restriction (26 minutes). Bitadze, meanwhile, who had started in four of his last five appearances while averaging 14.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26.8 minutes in those outings, predictably saw a decline in both his production and playing time. Bitadze won't be a lock to maintain a rotation spot moving forward, as Indiana will eventually add rookie first-round pick Isaiah Jackson (ankle) back to the mix and could be keen on making his development more of a priority.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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