Wendell Carter Jr. Officially Ruled Out Against Pelicans
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Carter was questionable after dealing with a sore ankle, but the Magic will exercise caution here with nothing to play for. Carter's absence should give way to either Mo Bamba or Robert Franks starting while Chuman Okeke may get some run as a small-ball five.
Source: Marc Stein
Orlando Magic center Source: Marc Stein
Wendell Carter Jr. Sidelined Versus The Pacers
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Orlando Magic center Source: NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. Out Versus Charlotte
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.
Source: Orlando Magic PR
Orlando Magic center Source: Orlando Magic PR
Wendell Carter Jr. Continues To Carry Questionable Tag Ahead Of Monday
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Orlando Magic center Source: NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. Still Out Versus Detroit
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Orlando Magic center Source: NBA Injury Report
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