2 days agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) won't play on Friday against the Pacers. He logged 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics. However, the Magic are locked into the Play-In tournament, so Orlando also won't have
Franz Wagner (knee),
Paolo Banchero (ankle), and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) in the lineup on Friday evening. But as far as Carter is directly concerned,
Goga Bitadze will likely fill the void in the middle, with the 25-year-old averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 41 starts this season.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 months agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is unavailable for Monday's contest versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Carter has been considered questionable for several games recently, which could mean he will return soon. With the 25-year-old still out and recovering, centers
Goga Bitadze and
Moritz Wagner will continue to see an uptick in minutes on the court for Orlando, who have won eight of 11 games while Carter has been out.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Orlando Magic PR
5 months agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte. He has been considered questionable for several games recently before getting ruled out ahead of tip-off. However, it's a sign that Carter Jr. is nearing a return. The 25-year-old has sat out 11 straight games. Carter Jr.'s eventual return will be a bad blow for
Goga Bitadze, who's had a good spell during his absence as a starter. Bitadze logged only a handful of minutes when Carter Jr. was healthy.
Moritz Wagner will lose some playing time as well, but his spot in the rotation is secure.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 months agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) won't play in Saturday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. He was questionable early on Saturday, so there was a chance he would return. However, the 25-year-old will now miss his eleventh-straight game and his twelfth of the 2024-25 campaign. With Carter remaining on the shelf,
Goga Bitadze should continue to take his spot in the rotation. Bitadze has played well in his 10 starts, averaging 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks, keeping him relevant in all fantasy setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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