CALEB HOUSTAN NEWS

Moves into starting lineup Houstan will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact With Markelle Fultz (rest), Jalen Suggs (groin) and Gary Harris (calf) all out, Houstan and Anthony Black will move into the starting lineup, while Cole Anthony and Joe Ingles figure to see elevated roles off the bench. As a starter this season (seven games), Houstan has averaged 9.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 26.7 minutes, but that includes a 25-point outing (Jan. 7 versus Atlanta) and a scoreless performance (Jan. 19 versus Philadelphia).

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Houstan won't start Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact With Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter returning to the starting lineup, Houstan, Chuma Okeke and Goga Bitadze will all head back to the bench. Across 26 appearances as a reserve, Houstan has averaged 4.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in loss Houstan contributed 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-12 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 112-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Houstan started for the fourth consecutive game and reached double-digit points for the second time in that span, though fantasy managers need to temper the expectations with him. Houstan is only seeing minutes due to the team's overall lack of depth due to injuries, and the fact that he's been held to single digits in two of his four starts suggests he's not going to have a prominent role on offense even with expanded minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive against Atlanta Houstan totaled 25 points (8-15 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 overtime win over the Hawks.

Impact Houstan made a substantial impact in his first start of the season, exploding for a season-high 25 points and looking quite comfortable while logging heavy minutes with the first unit. Houstan might see an uptick in his fantasy value as long as he remains in the starting lineup, though that's only happening due to the absences of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Gary Harris (calf). His long-term projection continues to be a bench role.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact With Franz Wagner (ankle) out and Anthony Black nursing an illness, Houstan will make his first start of the season. Houstan has played at least 20 minutes six times this year, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across those contests.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact With Franz Wagner (ankle) out and Anthony Black nursing an illness, Houstan will make his first start of the season. Houstan has played at least 20 minutes six times this year, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across those contests.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong from deep in season high Houstan notched 15 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 double-overtime loss to Sacramento.

Impact Houstan led all Magic bench players in threes made and scoring while swiping a team-high steals mark and tallying a season-high point total in a double-overtime defeat. Houstan tallied his first double-digit contest of the year, notching at least eight points off the bench in four contests for Orlando.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points in win Houstan finished with nine points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Houstan logged at least nine minutes for the third straight game, scoring a season-high nine points. While he has been featured in the rotation over the past week, his production has left a little to be desired. At this point, there is no need to consider him outside of the deepest leagues.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Houstan makes impact for Magic in limited minutes as Orlando wins 8th straight Magic forward Paolo Banchero recently noted Caleb Houstan’s work ethic after Tuesday’s practice at the AdventHealth Center. “I’m not surpris...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Cleared to return Houstan (knee) is active for Tuesday's preseason contest against the Pelicans, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Houstan was sidelined for Thursday's preseason game against Cleveland due to a right ankle sprain. Orlando's frontcourt is fully healthy for Tuesday's preseason affair, so Houstan's role should resemble his regular-season expectations.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in season finale Houstan is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan started against the Cavaliers on Thursday and scored eight points, and while he moved back to a bench role Friday against the Nets, he still logged 26 minutes. He should be right around those numbers in the season's final game for Orlando. Houstan is averaging 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest in his previous three starts.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Caleb Houstan plays a bigger role, Magic's win streak snapped in Memphis Caleb Houstan didn't make an impact Tuesday, but it appears that he'll be in coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation as season comes to a close.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Moves up to NBA Orlando recalled Houstan from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Tuesday.

Impact The addition of Houstan ahead of Tuesday's game in San Antonio will afford the Magic some extra depth at forward in the event Franz Wagner (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable -- is unable to play. Even if Wagner is ruled out for the contest, Houstan may still find himself behind Paolo Banchero, Gary Harris and Bol Bol in the pecking order for playing time at either forward spot.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to Lakeland The Magic assigned Houstan to the G League's Lakeland on Sunday.

Impact Houstan has played more than 20 minutes just twice since the start of January and doesn't have a clear role in the Magic's rotation, so as things stand now, it seems the best thing for him is to continue progressing and developing at the G League level rather than seeing limited minutes with Orlando.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from G League The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League's Lakeland on Sunday.

Impact Houstan isn't guaranteed to slot into head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation, but at the very least, he can provide another option off the bench. He's made 36 appearances for the Magic this season, including two starts, and he's averaging 4.1 points with 2.1 rebounds across 15.6 minutes per game in that span.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back from G League The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Tuesday.

Impact Houstan will give the Magic an additional option off the bench at forward for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee while Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) remains uncertain to play after sitting out both of Orlando's previous two contests. Even if Isaac misses a third straight game, however, Houstan isn't guaranteed to slot into head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League Houstan has been assigned to the G League Lakeland Magic.

Impact Houstan has split time between the NBA and G League and will look to see some more game action with Lakeland. in 34 NBA appearances this season, Houstan has averaged 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across 16.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Orlando Houstan was recalled from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Wednesday, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan spent the last week and a half in the G League but will rejoin the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Over 30 appearances with Orlando this year, the 20-year-old has averaged 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for G League The Magic assigned Houstan to the G League's Lakeland Magic on Monday.

Impact Houstan hasn't left the bench in either of Orlando's last two games and is unlikely to see his playing-time outlook improve at the NBA level now that the team is drawing closer to full strength, so the second-round rookie with head to the G League to pick up some meaningful playing time. He'll make his Lakeland debut Tuesday or Thursday, when the team plays two straight games in Sioux Falls against the Skyforce.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Houstan isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus Memphis, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Franz Wagner will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Thursday after serving a one-game suspension. The rookie forward posted 11 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Houstan is starting Wednesday against the Thunder.

Impact The Magic will be without several key contributors during Wednesday's matchup, so Houstan will join the starting lineup for the second time this season. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 4.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamahl Mosley: Caleb Houstan could see time in the G League Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley hinted Houstan could see some time in the G League with Lakeland.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to bench Wednesday Houstan isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Marke Fultz will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Wednesday. Houstan posted three points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during his first start of the season Monday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Houstan will start Monday's game against the Nets, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan will make his first NBA start, as the Magic are without both Mo Bamba (back) and Wendell Carter (foot) in addition to several other regulars. Houstan, a rookie out of Michigan, has been a part of the regular rotation thus far, most recently playing 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss to the Sixers. In the six games this season in which he's played at least 20 minutes, Houston is averaging 5.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 threes per game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Splashes four treys in loss Houstan contributed a career-high 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt) and added three assists, one rebound and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 133-103 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Houstan's performance was one of the few positive takeaways on the day for the Magic, who were trailing by 22 points at halftime and gave extended run to the second-unit players over the final two quarters. Given the Magic's lengthy injury report, Houstan should have a path to a regular rotation spot for the foreseeable future, but he's unlikely to regularly surpass 20 minutes in games where Orlando is more competitive.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE