Goga Bitadze News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Cleveland faces Orlando on 7-game win streak

Cleveland will attempt to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Orlando

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't start Thursday Bitadze is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The big man will retreat to the bench in favor of Wendell Carter on Thursday. Bitadze started in each of the club's last eight outings, during which he had averaged 4.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.3 assists across 19.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner, Magic to visit Young, Hawks

The Hawks will play host to conference foe Orlando

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Charlotte faces Orlando on 3-game road skid

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Orlando after losing three road games in a row

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Playing time increases Bitadze provided two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-111 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Bitadze surpassed 25 minutes for the first time since returning from injury, an indication that his spot as the starting center could be safe after all. Although his production left a lot to be desired, the increased playing time is an encouraging development. Look for him to serve up a better performance when the Magic host the Hawks on Monday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner, Magic to host Wembanyama and the Spurs

The Orlando Magic take on the San Antonio Spurs in non-conference play

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Denver takes on Orlando, seeks 5th straight win

Denver takes on Orlando looking to prolong its four-game win streak

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Magic rout Sacramento 130-111 to spoil Zach LaVine's Kings debut

Franz Wagner had 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 23 and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 130-111 on Wednesday night to spoil Zach LaVine’s Kings debut and end a four-game losing s...

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Records 14 boards in loss Bitadze contributed six points (2-8 FG, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 104-99 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Although the Magic rank as one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, they managed to outpace the Warriors off the glass 52-45, due in large part to Bitadze's effort. Through 40 games, the big man is averaging 9.2 points, 8-2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 blocks.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins scores 25, Curry adds 24 as Warriors battle back to beat Magic 104-99

Andrew Wiggins scored 25 points and Stephen Curry added 24, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 104-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting Thursday Bitadze is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bitadze posted 10 points and nine rebounds across 22 minutes in his return to action Monday, and the big man will return to his regular starting role for this matchup. Bitadze is averaging 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals per game in a starting role this season across 33 appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Portland, looks to stop road losing streak

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row

JANUARY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Approaches double-double in return Bitadze (concussion) tallied 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes off the bench in Monday's 125-119 double-overtime loss to the Heat.

Impact Though he had started in each of his prior 33 appearances, Bitadze was deployed as the backup center behind Wendell Carter on Monday as he made his return from a six-game absence due to a concussion. Poor free-throw shooting aside, Bitadze produced well during his time on the court, but it's unclear if he'll recapture his spot in the starting five and poach more playing time from Carter, who logged 36 minutes Monday. The Magic were without star power forward Paolo Banchero due to an oblique tear for all 33 of Bitadze's previous starts, and head coach Jamahl Mosley may prefer Carter's fit on the top unit with a now-healthy Banchero.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat, playing without Butler, get 30 from Herro and top Magic 125-119 in double overtime

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 26 and the Miami Heat erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter before beating the Orlando Magic 125-119 in double ove...

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

To be deployed off bench Monday Bitadze will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Heat, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Bitadze is in line for his first game action since Jan. 12 after clearing the league's concussion protocol, and he'll be utilized as reserve in an effort to ease him back into play. It also wouldn't be a surprise to see the Magic limit the big man's minutes to ensure he makes it out of Monday's matchup without any setbacks.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Bitadze (concussion) is available for Monday's matchup against Miami, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Bitadze missed Orlando's last seven games, but he was present at the morning shootaround and officially cleared the protocol Monday afternoon. Bitadze has started in 33 of his 36 appearances this season, but it remains to be seen if he'll replace Wendell Carter in the first unit Monday.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Miami.

Impact Bitadze is in jeopardy of missing his seventh straight contest while going through the league's concussion protocol. If the big man remains on the shelf, Wendell Carter should continue to receive the starting nod at center.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando visits Miami on 3-game road slide

Orlando will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Magic play Miami

JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Bitadze (concussion) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Bitadze will miss his sixth straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out while in concussion protocol. Wendell Carter should draw another start in his absence. Bitadze's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from shootaround Bitadze (concussion) didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Pistons, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Bitadze is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after missing Orlando's previous five outings while in concussion protocol. However, Bitadze's absence from shootaround is a bad sign of his availability against Detroit.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Bitadze (concussion) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Bitadze has missed the last five games for the Magic while trying to recover from a concussion. Wendell Carter could see a boost in minutes if the 25-year-old big man cannot get back on the floor against Detroit.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando takes on Detroit, aims to break 5-game skid

Orlando will try to break its five-game skid when the Orlando Magic play Detroit

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Bitadze (concussion) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bitadze will miss his fifth straight contest Thursday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to still being in the NBA's concussion protocol. While Bitadze has advanced to the non-contact stage of the protocol, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Detroit.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Bitadze (concussion) is doubtful for Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bitadze appears likely to miss his fifth game in a row Thursday. Assuming he sits, his next chance to play comes Saturday against the Pistons.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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