CALEB HOUSTAN NEWS

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Basketball-obsessed, Caleb Houstan's consistency is paying off for the Magic ORLANDO, Fla. – 'He really just cares about basketball and loves the game, loves his teammates, and loves the work that goes into it,' Paolo...

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Catches fire from deep in win Houstan supplied 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-7 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Saturday's 121-91 victory over the Kings.

Impact Houstan led the second unit in points, tying his highest scoring output of the month while drilling six three-pointers. The third-year forward filled in as a starter earlier this year when Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were sidelined, but Houstan has averaged only 6.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 14.6 minutes across 12 games this month and doesn't carry much fantasy appeal while the two star forwards are healthy.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner lead Orlando to crushing win over Kings Dan Savage: Final: Magic 121, Kings 91 Paolo Banchero notched 24 points, six rebounds and six assists. Franz Wagner added 21 points, while C...

MARCH 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 24 points in 3 quarters in the Magic's 121-91 victory over the Kings

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 121-91 on Saturday night

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Notches 12 points Houstan had 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt) in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 win over the Hornets.

Impact This was Houstan's second game since the beginning of February with double-digit points, so this performance was an outlier. He's been a minimal part of the rotation recently, averaging 5.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 12.6 minutes across 10 March appearances.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hard work pays dividends for Magic wing Caleb Houstan Whether or not he’s playing for the Magic, the 2022 second-round pick doesn’t stop working on his 3-point shot. At Minnesota, he converted 6...

MARCH 16 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Pops for 18 points Houstan provided 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 118-111 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Houstan scored a season-high 18 points, adding four thefts, also marking a season-best. With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope resting, Houstan played at least 25 minutes for just the sixth time this season. Prior to Friday, he had scored a total of just 19 points in his previous six games.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sees floor in loss Houstan closed with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds across eight minutes during Thursday's 125-123 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Houstan saw the court after sitting out of the club's last three outings due to a coach's decision. The 22-year-old forward has received a DNP via a coach's decision in seven of the club's last 13 outings. However, Houstan could continue to crack the rotation if Jonathan Isaac (illness) remains out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Caleb Houstan, at 6-foot-8, has somehow never dunked in an NBA game The 22-year-old holds a certain distinction, and if the long-awaited slam ever happens, one teammate "might do a backflip" to celebrate.

FEBRUARY 25 • NYTIMES.COM

Off injury report for Wednesday Houstan (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan missed Monday's loss to the Warriors due to the illness, though he'll be available to return Wednesday. The 22-year-old has received inconsistent playing time of late, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game off the bench.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Monday with illness Houstan was inactive for Monday's 104-99 loss to the Warriors due to an illness.

Impact Houstan recently dropped out of the Orlando rotation, logging just five minutes in total over the Magic's previous four games before the illness kept him from suiting up Monday. Even if he moves past the illness ahead of the Magic's next game Wednesday in Sacramento, he likely won't be in store for any playing time.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Houstan isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Houstan filled in for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the first unit during Orlando's previous game, but he'll rejoin the reserves Wednesday with Caldwell-Pope healthy. Houstan is averaging 2.8 points across 11.1 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 12 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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. 

JANUARY 10 • 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