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Suspended for Friday's game Bamba will miss Friday's game against Washington after being handed a one-game suspension for his role in Wednesday's altercation with the Pistons.

Impact Bamba will be suspended Friday alongside Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner, meaning Bol Bol, Paolo Banchero and Caleb Houstan will handle most of the frontcourt work for the contest. Bamba, however, will be able to return for Wednesday's matchup with Oklahoma City while Wagner will remain out, so he could be in line for a larger bench role.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Friday Bamba is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to back pain.

Impact Bamba has provided consistent rim protection off the bench for Orlando recently, averaging 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over 18.8 minutes in the last four games. Unfortunately, a back issue could prevent him from resuming that role Friday. Moritz Wagner (illness) is also questionable, and Wendell Carter isn't quite up to speed following his lengthy absence, so the Magic could be scrambling for frontcourt help Friday.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games

Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth vic...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando wants a first rounder for Mo Bamba? Former No. 6 overall pick Mo Bamba may be the Magic’s greatest trade chip. Orlando pursued Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency, sources said,...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Limited to 19 minutes in loss Bamba had 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Monday's 126-125 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Bamba played fewer than 20 minutes for the third time in his past four games, ceding minutes to Moritz Wagner, who has been thriving as the starting center. It is quite clear the Magic don't want to utilize Bamba any more than necessary, meaning he should be viewed as nothing more than a stream option outside of deeper formats.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect shooting Sunday Bamba totaled 18 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Raptors.

Impact Bamba came off the bench and produced one of his best games of the year Sunday. He was particularly effective in the second quarter and collected 12 points and five rebounds in the period. It was his first time playing more than 17 minutes in a game since Nov. 25 as he's been limited due to a back issue of late.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner, Banchero lead Magic past Raptors for 3rd win in row

Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 111-99 for their third straight win

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs 13 boards in win Bamba contributed two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 113-109 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Bamba pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds in Friday's win but failed to add anything else. Since returning from a five-game absence, Bamba has seen only 17 minutes per night, playing as the backup behind Moritz Wagner. Unless his role shifts for some reason, Bamba should really only hold value in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays behind Wagner in return Bamba (back) played 17 minutes off the bench and finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Clippers.

Impact Though Bamba beat Wendell Carter (foot) back from injury, Bamba still found himself as the second option at center behind Moritz Wagner, who turned in his second straight double-double while playing out of the starting five. Given how he's performed since returning in late November in his own extended absence due to injury, Wagner looks poised to stick ahead of Bamba on the depth chart for the time being. Bamba could find himself on the outside of the Magic rotation when Carter returns.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic expect to have Mo Bamba vs. Clippers after 5-game absence Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba is expected to be available for Wednesday’ s home game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers after being sidelined for...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Not listed on injury report Bamba (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Bamba returned to practice Tuesday and appears in line to suit up Wednesday, which would end a string of six straight absences due to back spams. His return may push Moritz Wagner or Bol Bol to the bench, but all three big men should see sizable roles with Wendell Carter (foot) and Chuma Okeke (knee) still sidelined.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Bamba (back) took part in practice Tuesday, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Bamba has skipped five straight games while tending to a back issue but appears to have a chance to rejoin the action Wednesday. If available, Bamba could be in line for a bit more run than usual with Wendell Carter (foot) out, though Moritz Wagner is coming off of a double-double against the Bucks and should factor in as well.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Bamba (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bucks, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Bamba is slated to miss his fifth straight game due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Clippers. Wendell Carter (foot) and Chuma Okeke (knee) also remain out, so Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol are candidates for sizable roles once again.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Bamba (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Bamba has missed four straight games with back pain but could make his return to the court Monday. The 24-year-old was ruled out straightaway for each of the previous four contests, so the fact he's questionable to face Milwaukee indicates he's progressing toward his return.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide

Orlando looks to end its eight-game slide when the Orlando Magic take on Milwaukee

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Anunoby matches season high 32, Raptors rout Magic 121-108

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Bamba (back) remains out for Saturday's contest versus the Raptors.

Impact Bamba will skip his fourth straight game for the Magic, leaving the team's frontcourt thin again with Wendell Carter (foot) still sidelined. Moritz Wagner will likely receive another start at center in Bamba's absence.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Toronto on 7-game skid

Orlando enters the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Friday Bamba (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers

Impact Bamba will sit out the first leg of Orlando's back-to-back set Friday due to back spasms, an issue that caused him to miss the team's two previous games. With Wendell Carter (foot) still out, Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol should handle the brunt of the center minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Bamba (back) is questionable to play in Friday's game against Cavaliers.

Impact Bamba is questionable to miss his third consecutive game due to back spasms. With Wendell Carter (foot) out, Moritz Wagner could be in line for extended frontcourt minutes. Bamba is unlikely to play in both of the Magic's back-to-back games Friday and Saturday against the Cavaliers and Raptors.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic

Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Bamba (back) has been ruled out Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Bamba was questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup but will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Wendell Carter (foot) has also been ruled out, so Bol Bol and Caleb Houstan are candidates to see increased work Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Wednesday Bamba (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Meanwhile, Wendell Carter has already been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to a right plantar fascia strain, so Bamba will likely be in line for the start at center if he's able to return from his own injury that kept him from playing in Monday's 109-102 loss to the Nets. While both Carter and Bamba were sidelined Monday, Bol Bol shifted over from power forward and produced 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one assist in 39 minutes as Orlando's starting center.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Atlanta, aims to stop home slide

Orlando aims to end its 4-game home slide with a win over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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