CALEB HOUSTAN NEWS

Starting Sunday Houstan is in the Magic's starting lineup against the 76ers on Sunday.

Impact Houstan started in four straight games before returning to the bench against the Bucks on Friday due to the return of Paolo Banchero (oblique). However, Houstan will re-enter the starting five Sunday due to the absence of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee). Over his last five outings, Houstan has averaged 6.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 25.4 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Houstan isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact With star forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) making his long-awaited return to the mix for the Magic on Friday, Houstan will be the odd man out and revert back to the second unit. Houstan has barely been a factor when operating from Orlando's bench this season, as he's averaged 1.8 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 7.2 minutes over 22 games as a reserve, meaning he'll likely fade back to fantasy irrelevance against Milwaukee.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads from deep in season-best game Houstan put forth 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 33 minutes in Thursday's 104-89 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Houstan provided a spark to Orlando from beyond the arc in Thursday's contest, leading all players in shots made from three while concluding as one of five players with a double-digit point total. Houstan set new season high marks in scoring and threes made, having reached double figures in scoring one other time while connecting on three or more threes on two other occasions. 

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First start of season Friday Houstan is starting Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Houstan will make his first start of the season for the Magic on Friday, replacing Wendell Carter Jr. in the first unit. Houstan averaged 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.2 threes in 23.8 minutes over 13 games as a starter last season with Orlando, so his fantasy value is likely to remain muted outside of three-point shooting.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season high in scoring in win Houstan racked up 12 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one assist and one steal in 15 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 win over Brooklyn.

Impact Houstan made the most of his minutes off the bench Sunday, connecting on a trio of threes while leading all Magic bench players in scoring in a double-digit outing. Houstan set a new season-high point total in the victory, his first double-digit performance of the season. He also set a season high in threes made, connecting on two or more threes in three contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA Orlando recalled Houstan from the G League's Osceola Magic on Sunday.

Impact Houstan posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Osceola's 122-111 G League win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday. He's appeared in four of Orlando's first six games in December, but he's played double-digit minutes at the NBA level only once this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Magic assigned Houstan to the G League's Osceola Magic on Saturday.

Impact Houstan has spent most of the season with Orlando in the NBA, averaging 1.2 points in 5.5 minutes across 17 appearances. However, Houstan will likely play in the Osceola Magic's G League game against the Vipers on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Orlando doesn't have any games scheduled until Sunday, so Houstan will likely join the NBA club to get a few practices in. He hasn't been able to carve out a role in the Magic's rotation this season, averaging 1.2 points in 5.5 minutes per game (17 appearances).

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE