CALEB HOUSTAN NEWS

Returns to NBA The Magic recalled Houstan from the Osceola Magic on Thursday.

Impact The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League after he dropped 10 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in Thursday's contest against Mexico City. In his eight NBA appearances, Houstan is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.3 minutes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Houstan isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Franz Wagner will replace Houstan in the starting five Friday after missing Orlando's last two contests with an ankle injury. Houstan is averaging 3.4 points in 13.0 minutes across his previous five appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Houstan will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Impact Houstan is getting the spot start with Franz Wagner (ankle) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. Over 12 starts this season, Houstan has registered averages of 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 triples on 36.9 percent shooting.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Houstan (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Houstan has missed the past four games for Orlando, but he's officially off the injury report. That's good news for the Magic, as Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (back) are both considered questionable.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Houstan (ankle) is unavailable Sunday versus Chicago, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right angle sprain, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Tuesday versus Houston. Moritz Wagner could see a few extra minutes, while the floor spacing of Gary Harris and Joe Ingles remains important to Orlando's rotation.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Houstan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Houstan is in danger of his missing his fourth straight contest Sunday due to a right ankle sprain. If Houstan is ruled, Jonathan Isaac should receive increased minutes against Chicago.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Houstan (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Houstan continues to deal with a right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for a third consecutive matchup. Jonathan Isaac should continue to see increased run Friday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Charlotte Houstan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Houstan is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday due to a right ankle sprain. Jonathan Isaac will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Houstan is ruled out against Charlotte.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Houstan (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Houstan will miss a second straight game due to right ankle soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Charlotte.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Houstan (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Houstan is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to right ankle soreness. If he is ultimately unable to suit up, Jonathan Isaac could see an uptick in minute share, but typical rotation contributors such as Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner would likely absorb the vacated minutes.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Houstan (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact With Gary Harris (foot) out, Houstan drew a spot start Saturday against Memphis and posted nine points in 21 minutes. However, he also suffered an ankle injury during that contest and will miss at least one additional game. Houstan's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Houstan is questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to right ankle soreness, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact This is a new injury for Houstan, though it does appear to be a day-to-day issue. Houstan started Saturday's game against Memphis in place of Gary Harris (rest), finishing with nine points, one rebound and three triples in 21 minutes.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Memphis Houstan will start Saturday's game against Memphis, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Gary Harris (foot) isn't sitting out Saturday, but it's just a precaution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. In 11 starts this season, Houstan averaged 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Houstan (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Houstan exited Saturday's game against Sacramento due to an ankle injury and didn't practice Tuesday, but he'll be able to suit up against the Warriors. He drew the start Saturday since Gary Harris (foot) was sidelined, but Houstan will come off the bench Wednesday since Markelle Fultz will draw the start.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in wrong direction Houstan (ankle) did not practice Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's contest versus Golden State , Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Houstan has been unable to ramp up after suffering left ankle soreness in Saturday's loss to Sacramento. Anthony Black and Chuma Okeke are candidates to step into fringe rotation roles if Houstan can't suit up Wednesday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Monday's practice Houstan (ankle) didn't participate in Monday's practice session, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Houstan sustained a left ankle injury Saturday against the Kings, and his absence from practice two days later isn't encouraging. Whether he'll be available Wednesday against Golden State remains to be seen.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Houston won't return to Saturday's game against the Kings due to left ankle soreness, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

Impact Houstan won't play in the second half of Saturday's matchup, and he leaves the game having posted six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and a steal across 11 minutes. It wouldn't be surprising if the injury forces him to miss at least one more game. He'll have three days to recover before the Magic take on the Warriors on Wednesday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Houstan exited Saturday's game against the Kings during the first half and went to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Houstan left the game and went straight to the locker room in the dying moments of the first half, but it's uncertain if he'll return for the second half. If he doesn't, then Anthony Black could be in line to see more minutes.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Houstan is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Houstan will replace Gary Harris (foot) in the starting lineup Saturday. Houstan is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 21.4 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Houstan isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Jalen Suggs will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Wednesday. Houstan is averaging 1.0 points in 5.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Houstan will start Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact With Jalen Suggs (thigh) and Markelle Fultz (knee) out again, Houstan will replace Anthony Black in the starting lineup. Across nine starts this season, Houstan has averaged 9.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Houstan isn't starting Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Houstan started Tuesday's game against the Nets, but he'll retreat to the bench Thursday since Paolo Banchero (illness) has been cleared to return. Houstan has been an inconsistent part of Orlando's rotation in recent weeks, so it's unclear how much playing time he'll see now that most of the team's key contributors are back in action.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Houstan is in the starting five for Tuesdays game versus the Nets, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Houstan will replace Paolo Banchero (illness) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Houstan is averaging 6.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 22.0 minutes across his previous five starting appearances.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Houstan isn't in the starting five for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Gary Harris will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Thursday. Houstan is averaging 2.4 points in 6.8 minutes in his last five appearances coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't do much in start Wednesday Houstan ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 118-100 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Houstan was inserted into the starting lineup Wednesday with Markelle Fultz (rest), Jalen Suggs (groin) and Gary Harris (calf) all sidelined. Houstan's 25 minutes played were his most since Jan. 22 against the Cavaliers, but that didn't translate into more opportunities on the offensive end of the floor, though he was efficient with his shots. He figures to return to his bench role following the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE