2 months agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is questionable to face the Heat on Monday night. He played only 12 minutes against the 76ers on January 12, exiting prematurely because of a hip injury. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has been sidelined for Orlando's previous six contests due to concussion-like symptoms. But the questionable designation at least suggests Bitadze is moving in a positive direction, so it appears he has a chance of returning at some point during the Magic's six-game road trip. While he is sidelined,
Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 25 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will likely continue to fill the spot in the rotation.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 months agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The 25-year-old exited the January 12 meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers because of a hip injury. However, he also developed concussion-like symptoms, keeping him off the floor for Orlando's previous five games. Bitadze was questionable, so it appears he could be close to returning. But for now,
Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.6 points and 7.9 rebounds in 24 starts this season, will fill Bitadze's spot in the rotation.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Magic PR
2 months agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Thursday against Portland. The 25-year-old will now miss a fifth-straight contest. It's unknown how long he'll be on the shelf. But until Bitadze is back in the equation,
Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23 starts this season, will presumably continue to fill the hole in the lineup versus a Blazers squad that has had issues stopping opposing centers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 months agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (concussion) is doubtful for Thursday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man from Georgia will likely remain out for a fifth consecutive game after landing in concussion protocol.
Wendell Carter Jr. has been his replacement in the starting unit. The 25-year-old has averaged a double-double over the last four games, posting 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds, along with 3.0 assists. Portland allows the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing centers, meaning Carter Jr. is in a good position to continue his strong run Thursday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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