WENDELL CARTER JR. NEWS

Passive performance in loss Carter notched eight points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 114-109 loss to Milwauke...

Impact Carter continues to play a passive role on the offensive end of the floor, having now scored single digits in five straight games. Since returning from injury, Carter has been forced to play at the power forward position alongside Goga Bitadze. While Bitadze continues to play some of the best basketball of his career, Carter has been relatively disappointing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days

Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-...

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franz Wagner's 29 points propel Magic to 123-100 NBA Cup win over Nets

Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays alongside Bitadze in return Carter (foot) recorded four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 133-119 win over the Bulls.

Impact Back in action after missing the previous 12 games due to left foot plantar fasciitis, Carter reclaimed a spot in the starting five, but he was operating under a minutes limit. Unlike his previous six starts of the season, Carter was deployed at power forward while Goga Bitadze retained a spot on the top unit at center. It's unclear if the Magic plan to move forward with the two-center starting five for the duration of Paolo Banchero's (oblique) absence, as Carter didn't provide Orlando with much floor spacing by going 0-for-3 from downtown. Regardless of how head coach Jamahl Mosley elects to structure his lineups in future games, Carter will likely see at least a slight uptick in playing time as he becomes further removed from the foot issue.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting, on minutes limit Carter (foot) will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls but will be on a limit of roughly 14-16 minutes, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter has missed nearly a month with left foot plantar fasciitis. Even though he'll be limited in his first game back, it's encouraging that he's with the starters. In five appearances prior to his injury, Carter averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes. His return will most likely result in reduced roles for Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

To see limited minutes Carter (foot) will play roughly 14-16 minutes Wednesday against the Bulls, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Magic coach Jamahl Mosley mentioned the need for a cautious approach with Carter's workload, as he's missed the past 12 games due to Plantar Fasciitis. Fantasy managers can expect Carter's minutes to gradually increase going forward.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Magic make difference in community with Wendell Carter Jr. set to return As Magic players distributed turkey dinners to Orlando families, Wendell Carter Jr. received good news about his injury status.

NOVEMBER 27 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Omitted from injury report Carter (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Carter is cleared to suit up for the first time since Nov. 3. Given his lengthy layoff, the big man will likely face heavy restrictions during his return to game action. In his first five appearances this season, Carter averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Carter will miss his 12th straight game due to left plantar fasciitis, and his next opportunity to play will be against Chicago on Wednesday. Goga Bitadze should continue to serve as the Magic's starting center due to Carter's injury.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact Carter is in jeopardy of missing his 12th consecutive contest due to left foot plantar fasciitis. If the big man remains sidelined, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Carter (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Carter's absence streak will extend to 11 games Saturday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs another questionable tag Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Carter hasn't played since Nov. 3 due to left foot plantar fasciitis despite receiving questionable tags and then subsequently being ruled ahead of Orlando's last two outings. If Carter is unable to suit up yet again Saturday, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. LA Carter (foot) won't play Thursday night against the Lakers.

Impact Carter continues to miss time while on the mend from left foot plantar fasciitis. The Magic have yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, but his next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Detroit.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Carter is in danger of missing his 10th straight contest Thursday due to a left foot plantar fasciitis. If the 25-year-old center is upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Wednesday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Carter will miss a ninth straight game but is nearing a return to action after practicing Tuesday. He can be considered questionable for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set against the Lakers on Thursday. Goga Bitadze and Mortiz Wagner should continue to see increased roles in Carter's absence.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing Return, Wendell Carter Jr. Practices Ahead of Clippers Matchup Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. went through part of the team's practice on Tuesday afternoon and will be listed as questionable for...

NOVEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Questionable for Wednesday Carter (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Carter practiced Tuesday and appears close to making his return to game action. He's missed eight straight and nine of the last 10, so even if he gets the green light Wednesday, he'll presumably face heavy restrictions.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Carter will miss an eighth straight game as he continues to rehab from left plantar fasciitis. The seven-year center's next chance to play will be against the Clippers on Wednesday. Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac and Goga Bitadze will continue to see increased minutes in Carter's absence.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to suit up for Monday Carter (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Suns.

Impact Carter is not likely to suit up Monday while dealing with left plantar fasciitis and slowly ramping up to playing form. The big man is in jeopardy of missing his eighth consecutive contest, though coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Carter has been working on some spot shooting and cardio, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. If the 25-year-old is ruled out, his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Clippers.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Slowly progressing with foot injury Coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Carter (foot), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, is slowly progressing through treatment and doing some spot...

Impact Carter will miss his seventh consecutive game Friday due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he has been able to put in work on the stationary bike while participating in limited shooting drills. The Magic will likely continue to ramp the big man up slowly, and he can be considered questionable at best for Monday's game against the Suns.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Carter (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Carter's absence streak will extend to seven games Friday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Carter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers.

Impact This will be Carter's sixth game in a row on the sidelines, and he remains without a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Tuesday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set and will mark Carter's fifth straight absence. He can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Indiana, as well. In Carter's absence, Goga Bitadze should draw another start, with Moritz Wagner handling an increased reserve role.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Carter (foot) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Carter is set to miss his fourth straight contest Sunday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Goga Bitadze will likely draw another start in his absence. Carter's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Friday Carter (foot) will remain out for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Carter will now miss his third consecutive game due to his foot injury, and fourth out of the last five overall. Carter's next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Wizards, but while he is sidelined Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze will have an increased role as the team's big men.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE