Jett Howard News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Perfect from downtown in rout Howard had 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and one block over 13 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 131-94 win over Sacramento.

Impact It was the third-year wing's best scoring effort since he erupted for a surprising 30 points against the Celtics on Nov. 23. Williams' perfect night from beyond the arc was part of a stunning shooting performance by the Magic that saw them go 27-for-50 (54.0 percent) from long distance, with seven different Orlando players draining at least three treys. Williams is still trying to earn a consistent role in the rotation and has played double-digit minutes in just three of the last six games, failing to get on the court at all in one of them.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings’ franchise-record 15th straight loss

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Available for Thursday Howard (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Howard saw a total of six minutes over his last two appearances for Orlando, so his availability won't matter much in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento faces Orlando on 6-game home skid

Sacramento will attempt to break its six-game home losing streak when the Kings face Orlando

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Howard has a left ankle sprain and will not play Wednesday against the Bucks.

Impact Howard has logged six minutes over his last two appearances, so his absence won't create many waves in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Howard provided two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one assist and one steal in two minutes during Saturday's 120-117 victory over Utah.

Impact Howard was a non-factor yet again, continuing what has been another frustrating campaign. Despite providing Orlando with a much-needed perimeter threat, Howard simply hasn't been able to carve out a meaningful role for himself. In 32 appearances this season, he has averaged just 4.8 points and 0.9 three-pointers in 10.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Howard (illness) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Howard is available to play off the bench Thursday after missing consecutive outings with an illness. With the Orlando frontcourt now fully healthy, Howard may not see the court in a meaningful way against Charlotte.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not available in London Howard (illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in London, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard had been listed as questionable heading into the day, but he'll end up sitting out both games of the Magic's European trip after he previously missed Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin. With the Magic getting Franz Wagner back from an extended absence Thursday, Howard was unlikely to be included in the rotation even if he was fully healthy.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Howard (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies due to an illness. He could be available for Sunday's game in London, England, though his playing time has been irregular this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Memphis for non-conference matchup

Orlando visits Memphis for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Out with illness Howard is a late scratch against the Grizzlies on Thursday due to an illness, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard has been a minimal part of Orlando's rotation, and he most recently logged nine minutes against the 76ers on Jan. 9. His absence won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Howard finished with 10 points (2-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to Washington.

Impact Howard, who had been limited to single-digit minutes in his previous four outings, managed to put up a pretty stout stat line despite some mediocre shooting. This has the look of an outlier performance, and most fantasy managers can safely monitor him from the waiver wire.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Howard (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Howard is no longer on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Howard has seen an average of 11.9 minutes over his last six games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando heads to Chicago for conference matchup

Chicago faces Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Ruled out with illness Howard is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with an illness.

Impact After being a late addition to the injury report, Howard is joining Jonathan Isaac (knee) on the inactive list Wednesday and will hope to return Friday against the Bulls. Tristan da Silva could see a bump in minutes, considering both forwards are out, while Jamal Cain and Noah Penda could mix into the Orlando rotation for some playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Howard (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Howard was an extremely late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Wednesday. He'll likely be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 3:00 p.m. ET. The 22-year-old forward hasn't logged more than five minutes in any of Orlando's last four games, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score again Howard notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in three minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Howard failed to score for the second straight game, logging just three minutes despite the fact that Orlando is dealing with injuries to multiple players. Other than an ability to provide the team with some floor spacing, Howard has been unable to carve out a meaningful role. In 22 appearances, he is averaging just 5.0 points and 1.0 three-pointers in 11.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing from second unit Howard recorded 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to Denver.

Impact Howard got a chance at some extended run Thursday, given that Jalen Suggs (hip), Jonathan Isaac (hip) and Tristan da Silva (shoulder) were all sidelined. The 29 minutes matched a season high, so Howard's fantasy prospects are likely to hinge upon the availability of some of Orlando's key players in Saturday's tilt against Utah.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 13 points in win Howard recorded 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 victory over Philadelphia.

Impact Howard saw an uptick in playing time for the second straight game, recording 13 points, fresh off his 30-point performance only 48 hours earlier. While it is good to see Howard playing meaningful minutes, it is unlikely to be a trend moving forward, based on what we have seen during his previous 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

76ers and Magic meet Tuesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Orlando Magic in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Steps up in loss Howard finished with 30 points (11-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 138-129 loss to Boston.

Impact Howard was asked to step up with Wendell Carter (ankle), Goga Bitadze (ankle) and Paolo Banchero (groin) all unavailable Sunday, and he didn't disappoint. He put together his best showing of the 2025-26 campaign, setting season highs in points, made threes, rebounds and assists. However, this was likely a temporary burst of production from the 22-year-old.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown's 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed Magic

Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and Josh Minott scored 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter when Boston shot 81.8% as the Celtics beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 138-129

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 20 minutes in loss Howard racked up five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to Houston.

Impact Despite not having a consistent role in Orlando, Howard ended up leading the second unit in points and minutes played Sunday, even though the bench as a whole did not produce much at all. As long as Paolo Banchero (groin) is sidelined, expect Howard to back up Tristan da Silva until he returns.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bane's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifts the Magic to a 115-112 win over the Trail Blazers

Desmond Bane hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 115-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Team option declined The Magic declined Howard's fourth-year team option Wednesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact This move isn't a big surprise, as Howard has struggled to find a role in Orlando. This means he's set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, and the Magic may now be more willing to potentially move him before the deadline.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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