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

Records double-double Carter finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 121-117 win over the Kings.

Impact Carter didn't have his best shooting performance, particularly considering that he plays near the rim as a center, but he still posted a decent output. This was his first double-double since March 12, when he had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a win over the Wizards, and his fifth since the All-Star break. It's worth noting that Carter has now scored in double digits in each of his last nine appearances as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Productive again despite loss Carter contributed 15 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 136-131 loss to the Ca...

Impact Carter continues to play a pivotal role for the Magic, despite the fact that he has yet to really blow up. He has been one of the more underrated players this season, quietly going about his business with very little fanfare. Through 68 games, he has been a top 70 player in nine-category leagues, averaging 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Magic take on the Kings on 6-game slide

Orlando looks to stop its six-game losing streak when the Orlando Magic play Sacramento

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 42 as Cavaliers defeat Magic 136-131 to extend winning streak to 4 games

Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points, James Harden added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 136-131 to extend their winning streak to four games

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Magic take on the Pacers on 4-game losing streak

Orlando looks to end its four-game slide when the Orlando Magic play Indiana

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Cleared to face Lakers Carter (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Carter will shed a questionable tag to play in Saturday's contest. He had been dealing with a bruised left rib. Carter's return will likely push Goga Bitadze back to the second unit.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Carter (ribs) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Carter remains day-to-day after missing Thursday's game against the Hornets. If Orlando's starting center misses another contest, the Magic will likely lean on Goga Bitadze and Mortiz Wagner.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 60-point outing

Los Angeles visits the Orlando Magic after Luka Dončić scored 60 points in the Lakers' 134-126 win over the Miami Heat

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Carter is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a left rib contusion.

Impact After being absent from the initial injury report, Carter is scratched from the lineup altogether Thursday. The veteran big man can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Lakers. Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should split the center minutes versus Charlotte, putting both in the deep-league streaming mix.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 15 • 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...

MARCH 15 • 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.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando visits Miami following overtime win

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

MARCH 13 • 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...

MARCH 13 • 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.

MARCH 12 • 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

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