Wendell Carter Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Sniffs double-double Carter produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 victory over the Heat.

Impact Carter ended just two rebounds shy of posting what would've been his third consecutive double-double. The big man continues to find ways to produce on offense for the Magic, and it would be fair to say he's been performing as the team's third-best option behind the duo of Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane. Carter has scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 games while reaching the 15-point mark six times in that span.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 27, Magic top Heat 121-117 and move to 5-0 vs. Miami this season

Paolo Banchero scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 121-117 on Saturday night, becoming the second team in the last 30 years to beat th...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Records double-double Carter contributed 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Wiz...

Impact In a game where Paolo Banchero wasn't at his best, Carter was one of several Orlando players who stepped up, and the big man made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Aside from notching a double-double, his four steals-plus-blocks combined were his highest mark in those categories since Jan. 18, when he also had two steals and two swats against the Grizzlies. This was Carter's second consecutive double-double and fourth across his last nine contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Orlando visits Miami following overtime win

Orlando visits the Miami Heat after the Magic took down the Washington Wizards 136-131 in overtime

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Suggs helps Magic overcome Coulibaly and the Wizards in OT for their 6th straight win

Jalen Suggs scored a season-high 28 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:27 remaining in overtime as the Orlando Magic extended their longest winning streak of the season...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Carter closed Wednesday's 128-122 win over the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block across 35 minutes.

Impact Carter stepped up in this win, helping the Magic improve to 36-28 on the season. He's been a ninth-round value in nine-category fantasy formats over his last six games, averaging 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Banchero and Bane combine for 55 points, Magic beat Timberwolves 119-92

Desmond Bane scored 30 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic won their third straight game by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-92

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Magic beat Mavericks 115-114 on Wendell Carter Jr.'s last-second dunk to spoil Cooper Flagg's return

Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead dunk with 1.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 to spoil Cooper Flagg’s return from injury

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Thursday Carter (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Carter did not play in the Magic's 126-109 win over the Wizards on Tuesday due to right ankle soreness. The veteran center has been given the green light to return Thursday, which should bump Goga Bitadze out of the Magic's starting lineup. Carter has averaged 10.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 31.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Carter (ankle) participated in Thursday's morning shootaround, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter missed Tuesday's game against the Wizards and remains day-to-day. From what it sounds like, both Carter and Anthony Black (quadriceps) could be game-time calls. If Carter is unable to play, Goga Bitadze and Mortiz Wagner will likely pick up the slack.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Carter is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas with a sore left ankle.

Impact Carter is in danger of missing consecutive outings with the ailment. Goga Bitadze would likely start at center if Carter is out again, with Moritz Wagner filling out the backup minutes in this case.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Orlando on 4-game skid

Dallas will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Mavericks take on Orlando

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Paolo Banchero matches season high with 37 points as Magic ease past Wizards 126-109

Paolo Banchero equaled a season high with 37 points, Desmond Bane scored 25 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 126-109 victory over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Won't go Tuesday Carter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter was a late addition to the injury report due to left ankle soreness and will miss his first game since Jan. 11. With the big man sidelined, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac are candidates for increased minutes, while Goga Bitadze could enter the rotation. Carter's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Dallas.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Carter is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Carter was added to the injury report 90 minutes ahead of tipoff, so the issue appears to have popped up at the last second. He's appeared in 19 straight games for the Magic, and he'll presumably need to prove his health during warmups to extend this streak.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero in Tuesday's win Carter supplied 20 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 victory over the Lakers.

Impact The double-double was his second straight and seventh of the season, and Carter's final bucket was his biggest as he grabbed a loose ball under the net and put it home for the game-winning points. The 26-year-old center has pulled down double-digit boards in four of the last five games, averaging 10.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese Drops Two-Word Reaction After Boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. Hits Game-Winning Shot Against Lakers The LA Lakers suffered their second straight defeat on Tuesday, falling 110–109 to the Orlando Magic. Wendell Carter Jr.

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lakers suffer devastating loss off a game-winning putback in final seconds against the Magic The Lakers were overpowered, leading to their 110-109 loss after Wendell Carter Jr.’s game-winning putback layup with seven seconds left.

FEBRUARY 25 • NYPOST.COM

Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic's 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers

Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Double-double in Sunday's win Carter chipped in 15 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 victory over the Clippers.

Impact The double-double was the seventh of the season for Carter and his first since Jan. 4, while the 14 boards were a season high. The 26-year-old center has grabbed more than 10 rebounds in three of the last four games, but it's his offense that's been lagging -- he scored in single digits in eight straight games to begin February. On the month, Carter is averaging 6.7 points, 8.3 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.6 minutes a contest while shooting a miserable 34.4 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109

Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Will play Monday Carter (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter is dealing with left ankle soreness, but he's overcoming a questionable designation Monday. There's no word of any minutes restriction for the veteran center. Carter has been quiet as of late, averaging 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes per game across his last four contests.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Carter is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks with left ankle soreness.

Impact Carter is likely to test out his knee before the Magic determine his playing status Monday. Moritz Wagner would likely step into the starting lineup if Carter can't play, with Goga Bitadze figuring to move into the backup center role in this case.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama fuels early surge in late start as Spurs overcome travel woes to beat Magic

Victor Wembanyama had 25 points, eight rebounds and five blocks and San Antonio beat the Orlando Magic 112-103 on Sunday night in a game that started five hours late because of the...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Bane leads Magic's rally in fourth quarter to beat Raptors 130-120

Desmond Bane scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 13-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

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