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Bane's work on both ends helps Magic hold off Trail Blazers, 110-106

Desmond Bane scored 23 points, Anthony Black added 22 and the Orlando Magic turned away Portland’s comeback attempt for a 110-106 victory over the Trail Blazers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Trail Blazers play the Magic on 3-game win streak

Portland is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 26 points against Nuggets Carter supplied 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Carter was his team's most efficient shooter from the field, earning a season-high scoring total in Thursday's loss. He has started in each of the last nine contests, averaging 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game over that period. He'll look to remain solid to extend a streak of three straight games with double digits in scoring.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Orlando in non-conference action

Utah and Orlando face off in non-conference action

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jokic sets the career record for assists by a center as the Nuggets beat the Magic 126-115

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to become the career assists leader among centers, and the streaking Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursda...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Efficient in loss Carter finished Saturday's 132-120 loss to New York with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, four steals and two assists in 35 minutes.

Impact Carter provided another efficient performance Saturday and was one of five Magic players to score in double figures, recording 14 points for a second consecutive contest. The big man also tallied a game- and season-best four steals, doubling his previous season high in swipes. Carter has scored in double figures in back-to-back outings following a three-game stretch in which he totaled 20 points. He has grabbed at least six rebounds in each of those five appearances.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese fuels Wendell Carter Jr. dating rumors with look at Magic game | Sporting News Jackie Longo

DECEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bounces back in victory Carter supplied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 victory over the Heat.

Impact After scoring eight points on 2-of-8 shooting during Sunday's loss to New York, Carter bounced back and delivered an extremely efficient performance in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals win. The big man also grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds, securing his first double-double since Nov. 18 and fourth on the campaign. While the 26-year-old isn't guaranteed to score in double figures on a nightly basis, his efficiency against Miami is encouraging after he shot just 31.8 percent from the field in his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Carter recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks.

Impact This was a mild effort for Carter as the Magic picked up their second loss over their last three games. Carter's fantasy appeal remains limited to late-round territory -- through 23 regular-season games, he's averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Carter finished Monday's 125-120 win over the Bulls with 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Carter has made a three-pointer in all but one of his last seven games, averaging 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks in that span, also shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three. He has been very efficient with the ball in his hands, possibly primarily due to open looks generated by his teammates, but Carter has shown that he can be an elite fantasy player and should be rostered in most formats.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bane's big 4th quarter helps the Magic beat the struggling Bulls 125-120

Desmond Bane scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 125-120

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

NBA star addresses if he is dating Angel Reese Orlando Magic star Wendell Carter Jr. answers if he is dating Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.

DECEMBER 1 • PENNLIVE.COM

Desmond Bane's 37 points and key rebounds help Magic beat Pistons 112-109 to win NBA Cup group

The Orlando Magic have advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Wendell Carter Jr. Had the Funniest Reaction to Magic-76ers Altercation Because it’s the (NBA) Cup.

NOVEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Orlando's Jalen Suggs ejected in first half after heated altercation with Andre Drummond, 76ers

The Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs was ejected with 27 seconds left in the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers after receiving two technicals during a heated altercation between...

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Carter (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Carter sat out Sunday's game against the Celtics with an ankle sprain, but the injury has proven to be of minimal concern. He's averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.9 minutes per tilt across 17 games this season. Orlando Robinson is likely to return to the bench Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Magic missing 3 of their top 5 scores in matchup with Celtics

The Orlando Magic were missing three of their top five scorers for Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

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

Impact Carter will miss his first game of the season on the second half of the back-to-back Sunday while battling a left ankle sprain. In his absence, the Magic will likely turn to Goga Bitadze to start at center.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Carter (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Carter is dealing with a left ankle sprain that leaves his availability uncertain for the Magic's second half of the back-to-back Sunday. The center has started all 17 games this season, and if he's unable to go, Goga Bitadze would be the likely candidate to draw a spot start.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. Sparks Fan Outrage After Landry Shamet Injury Only 10 Days After Brunson Incident Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. is not a popular figure among New York Knicks fans after what happened on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Suggs scores season-high 23 points as Magic roll to 129-101 win over Clippers

Jalen Suggs scored a season-high 23 points and added seven assists, and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 129-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

"That's the homie for sure" – Wendell Carter Jr. breaks silence on Angel Reese dating rumors Carter and Reese have been linked since they were spotted at UFC 319.

NOVEMBER 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Magic turn back Warriors 121-113

Desmond Bane had 23 points and five steals, Anthony Black came off the bench to score 21 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 121-113

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Double-double vs. Golden State Carter logged 17 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Orlando's 121-113 win over Golden State on Tuesday.

Impact Carter led both teams with 12 boards (including four on the offensive glass), which were his most since Nov. 1 against the Wizards. It was the fourth double-double of the season for Carter, who is now averaging 12.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals over 30.3 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 regular season.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

"The sky's the limit for that kid" – Wendell Carter Jr. marvels at Cameron Boozer's potential Boozer is making a strong case as potential cornerstone player in the NBA.

NOVEMBER 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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