Goga Bitadze News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Ruled out Saturday Bitadze won't play Saturday due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Bitadze was a late scratch for Saturday's game, but his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters since he's averaging a meager 9.9 minutes per game through 19 appearances off the bench this season.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets playing time Wednesday Bitadze posted four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 115-101 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Bitadze eclipsed eight minutes of playing time for just the second time in Indiana's last 13 games. His four points scored matched his total since Oct. 31. He's received playing time in four of Indiana's last nine games and does not appear to be in line for predictable minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks rotation Friday Bitadze finished with one block over two minutes during Friday's 99-91 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Bitadze made a rare appearance in the win, seeing action for just the second time in the last six games. With the Pacers running a healthy frontcourt rotation, Bitadze is simply on the outside looking in when it comes to rotation minutes. Unless injuries clear the path to more playing time, Bitadze can be safely left on the fantasy waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goga Bitadze shows off growth in Indiana Pacers win over Pistons: 'I love what I saw from Goga' Bitadze had one of his best games ever in the Pacers first win.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sizeable double-double in win Bitadze totaled 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Bitadze came out of nowhere to deliver easily his best game of the season thus far. With Isaiah Jackson moving into the starting lineup and Terry Taylor shifting to the bench, Bitadze was able to soak up the bulk of the backup center minutes. If a guaranteed 25-minute-per-night role was on the cards, he would absolutely be a player to snap up in standard formats. While he is worth a flier, just in case this can stick for a handful of games, it's hard to see him being anything more than a streaming consideration on most nights.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Good to go for preseason Bitadze (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's preseason opener versus the Hornets.

Impact Bitadze was reportedly close to full health to open training camp, so it's no surprise he's ready to go with another week-plus of recovery time under his belt. The big man figures to log some minutes Wednesday and should remain part of the club's rotation in 2022-23. His expected workload could expand if Myles Turner gets traded.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Close to 100 percent Bitadze is close to 100 percent healthy heading into training camp while he recovers from an ankle injury, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Bitadze was sidelined late in the 2021-22 campaign due to a foot issue, but he was cleared to take part in FIBA action this summer for the Georgian national team. He might have picked up the ankle issue at some point along the way, but it doesn't sound like anything that will affect his availability for the start of the regular season. Bitadze has shown the ability to produce some fantasy-friendly lines on the brief occasions he's seen extended run through his first three NBA years. Still, he may not be a lock to enter the 2022-23 season as a member of the rotation while Myles Turner is still on the roster and while Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith may be higher priority developmental options.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 2, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

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APRIL 24, 2022 • NBA.COM

Officially out Bitadze (foot) is out Sunday against Brooklyn.

Impact As expected, Bitadze will miss his third straight game to conclude the regular season. He'll finish his third year in the NBA with averages of 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 blocks in 14.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Bitadze (foot) is not expected to play Sunday against the Nets, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.

Impact Coach Rick Carlisle said the big man will have "an outside chance" to take the floor, so it doesn't sound promising with tip-off less than an hour away. At this stage, Bitadze should be considered more doubtful than questionable.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Bitadze has missed two consecutive games and is in danger of missing a third. If he remains sidelined, Isaiah Jackson, Terry Taylor and Oshae Brissett should see additional run once again.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Bitadze was a game-time decision Saturday, and he'll ultimately be forced to miss a second straight matchup. Isaiah Jackson, Terry Taylor and Oshae Brissett should see additional run.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Bitadze (foot) is a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bitadze missed Tuesday's game against the 76ers and will have to test his injury during warmups before the Pacers determine his status Saturday. Since Jalen Smith (groin) has been ruled out, Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor should see plenty of run if Bitadze is unavailable.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Bitadze is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game after aggravating his persistent foot injury during Sunday's loss to the Pistons. If he remains sidelined, expect Isaiah Jackson, Jalen Smith (groin) and Terry Taylor to all garner increased roles against Philadelphia.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday Bitadze (foot) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Bitadze has appeared in the past four games but played just nine minutes Sunday against the Pistons after aggravating his persistent foot injury. In his absence, more minutes could be in store for Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Tuesday Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Philly.

Impact Bitadze is essentially questionable for every game at this point as he continues to battle soreness in his foot. He was able to start Sunday's game against Detroit, but he departed in the second quarter and did not return. If he's ruled out Tuesday, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Terry Taylor and/or Oshae Brissett would pick up more minutes.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game, won't return Bitadze departed Sunday's game against the Pistons with a sore right foot and will not return.

Impact Bitadze has been battling soreness in the foot for several weeks, and while he was able to start at center for the seventh time in the last eight games, he exited the game near the end of the second quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. Prior to exiting, Bitadze posted six points, one rebound, one assist and two blocks -- with three fouls -- in just nine minutes.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Bitadze continues to play through foot soreness. He's appeared in seven of the Pacers' last eight games and has averaged 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.1 minutes during that stretch.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact It appears Bitadze will be questionable for every game down the stretch with his persistent foot soreness. He's appeared in seven of the past eight games, with averages of 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals during this stretch.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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