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

Magic starter gets hurt, heads to locker room vs. Sixers Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. is going to the locker room in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Carter was tending...

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Scores 20 points with one block Carter totaled 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 104-103 overtime win over Brooklyn.

Impact This was a nice bounce-back performance from Carter, who was held to a season-low two points on 1-for-6 shooting his last time out. He also came through with a block after failing to swat any shots in his previous four outings. Carter will look to keep it going Friday versus the 76ers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Banchero banks in 3-pointer at OT buzzer to lift Magic past Nets, 104-103

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Season low scoring output in loss Carter provided two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Carter and the rest of Orlando's starters did not play in the fourth quarter, as head coach Jahmal Mosley stuck with the bench unit, which nearly erased a 26-point deficit with a valiant comeback attempt. The 26-year-old big man chipped in a season low two points, and his 20 minutes marked his lowest in a game since Oct. 29. Carter will have an opportunity for a quick bounce-back performance on Wednesday against the Nets.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Second straight double-double Carter ended with 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 victory over the Pacers.

Impact The 26-year-old center has double-doubles in back-to-back games, giving him six on the season. Over the last 12 contests, Carter's production has taken a slight step forward, and he's averaging 14.3 points, 8.3 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.9 steals during that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double in loss Carter logged 13 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Carter struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end but still managed to score in double digits. He tallied his first double-double since Dec. 9 and recorded double-digit rebounds for a second straight matchup. The Duke product is averaging 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last five games.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Buzelis scores 21 points, Huerter adds 20 as Bulls beat Magic 121-114 for 2nd straight win

Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, Kevin Huerter added 20 points, and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Pulls in team-high 11 rebounds Carter recorded six points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Although he didn't provide very much from a scoring standpoint, Carter pulled down a team-high 11 boards Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been a steady fantasy option at center, having closed out the month of December with averages 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest through 14 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

Balanced performance again Friday Carter amassed 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Carter continues to put up serviceable numbers on both ends of the floor, having now scored double digits in six of the past seven games. In 30 appearances thus far, Carter is averaging 12.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.5 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top 100 value in standard leagues. His upside is basically non-existent, but his floor warrants a roster spot in most leagues.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Orlando in non-conference action

Utah and Orlando face off in non-conference action

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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