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

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Chips in 23 points in win Carter finished Friday's 130-120 win over Toronto with 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes.

Impact Carter scored 15 of his 23 points across the second and third quarters of Friday's game and finished as the Magic's third-leading scorer behind Desmond Bane (32 points) and Anthony Black (25 points). It was Carter's third 20-plus-point performance of the season and his highest scoring output since Dec. 18 against the Nuggets (26 points). He has averaged 12.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.8 blocks over 29.8 minutes per game since Jan. 2.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in loss Carter accumulated nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 114-98 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Carter continues to be a hit-or-miss fantasy asset for Orlando. Overall this season, Carter has appeared in 43 games and has produced ninth-round value in nine-category formats with 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers in 30.1 minutes.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in London game Carter racked up 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 126-109 loss to the Grizzlies in London...

Impact For the first time this season, Carter produced multiple blocks and steals in the same game, and the four made three-pointers also tied his season high. The 26-year-old center has scored at least 13 points in five of his seven games in January, averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 blocks on the month so far.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Angel Reese stuns in dramatic fur look for Berlin game to support Wendell Carter Jr. | Sporting News Angel Reese and Wendell Carter Jr. have been dating for a few months.

JANUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Good to go Thursday Carter (hip) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Carter will return to action Thursday after missing Sunday's win over the Pelicans due to a minor hip issue. Over his last 15 appearances, Carter has averaged 13.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 stocks while shooting 51.3 percent from the field in 31.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Orlando, looks to break road skid

Memphis will attempt to break its three-game road losing streak when the Grizzlies take on Orlando

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner's return from knee injury

Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagn...

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Carter (hip) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact With Carter unavailable for Sunday's game, Goga Bitadze will have an opportunity to start and Moritz Wagner will help fill some of the reserve center minutes in his regular-season debut. After Sunday, the Magic don't play again until Thursday, giving Carter a full four days to rest his right hip.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Carter is questionable to play Sunday versus the Pelicans due to a right hip strain.

Impact Carter is a late addition to the injury report, so he'll likely be a game-time call, as the Magic will want him to go through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Sunday's game. If he can't give it a go, Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner would help fill the void at center.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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...

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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

JANUARY 8 • 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.

JANUARY 7 • 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.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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