JETT HOWARD NEWS

Sidelined Sunday Howard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard sustained the left ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Bucks, and his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Bucks. The 21-year-old has received inconsistent run this season, though he has seen an uptick in playing time with Jalen Suggs (back) sidelined. Caleb Houstan and Anthony Black are candidates for a bump in minutes with both Howard and Suggs sidelined.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Howard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Howard left Friday's game against the Bucks early and has since been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. With Orlando getting Paolo Banchero back from injury, Howard will find minutes hard to come by going forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Friday vs. Bucks Howard did not return to Friday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain. He finished with zero points and one assist over seven minutes.

Impact Howard sprained his left ankle late in the third quarter of Friday's game, and it was severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. The injury puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 76ers. Howard had played at least 15 minutes off the bench in four of his last five outings prior to Friday's contest, and his absence would lead to more playing time for fellow reserve Caleb Houstan and starter Tristan da Silva.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Howard (ankle) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Bucks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Howard sprained his left ankle late in the third quarter, and after limping to the bench he eventually went to the locker room. Caleb Houstan would be in line to absorb Howard's minutes if the latter is unable to return to Friday's game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another strong performance Howard ended with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Thursday's 104-89 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Howard has stepped up with more minutes on the floor for the Magic. The 21-year-old has played well in the last three games, scoring 40 points combined with 11 rebounds and eight assists during that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 21 points Howard registered 21 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 105-92 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Howard scored in double digits for the first time this season, but it was the first time in his career in which he surpassed the 20-point plateau. Howard might be in line to see more minutes in the short-term scenario given how depleted the Magic are, but he's not likely to gain a sizable role in the rotation after just one standout performance.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 21 points Howard registered 21 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 105-92 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Howard scored in double digits for the first time this season, but it was the first time in his career he surpassed the 20-point plateau. Howard might be in line to see more minutes while the Magic remain depleted, but he'll have to prove Sunday's outing wasn't an outlier.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Held without a point Howard totaled zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 win over the Nets.

Impact Howard reached double-digit minutes for the first time since Dec. 21 after Jalen Suggs left the game early with a wrist sprain, but he couldn't take advantage of his newfound minutes. Howard has scored a combined four points in his last three outings and is off the fantasy radar in most formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 10 points Tuesday Howard finished Tuesday's 114-109 loss to Milwaukee with 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one assist across 12 minutes.

Impact Howard scored double-digits for just the fourth time this season, a campaign which has thus far failed to produce too many highlights. Even with Orlando's two best players sidelined, Howard has been unable to step into a consistent role. The Magic are in a tough position, being a team that wants to develop their young players but also wants to win as many games as possible.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mutes role continues Howard provided eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Friday's 123-100 win over the Nets.

Impact Howard continues to play a limited role off the bench, having exceeded 20 minutes only once this season. Although he is supposedly one of the better perimeter threats on this Magic roster, they are doing just fine with him playing a minimal role. At this point, it appears he will struggle to feature prominently as long as the roster is relatively healthy.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in limited time Saturday Howard closed Saturday's 124-111 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and two rebounds over 12 minutes.

Impact The 21-year-old was impressive in his limited run off the bench while serving as Franz Wagner's primary backup. Howard likely won't be a relevant option in fantasy formats, though his play Saturday could lead to an uptick in playing time alongside Anthony Black and Cole Anthony in the second unit.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 19 points in start Howard logged 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and two steals across 29 minutes of Wednesday's 107-97 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Orlando gave Howard an extended look Wednesday, and he delivered a game-high 19 points on 60 percent shooting. Howard spent most of the 2023 campaign in the G League, appearing in merely 18 NBA games and averaging 3.7 minutes per contest. Not many opportunities have opened for Howard entering Year 2, but he could push for a spot in the rotation if he continues to perform well.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting nod Wednesday Howard is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against San Antonio.

Impact Howard delivered five points (2-8 FG) and three rebounds in 12 minutes during Orlando's preseason opener, so the second-year swingman will look to build on that performance. He is joined by Jalen Suggs in Orlando's starting backcourt Wednesday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando picks up option Orlando exercised its third-year team option on Howard's contract Friday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard will likely return to the Magic next year after the club extended him for his third season. The 21-year-old rarely saw the floor his rookie season, during which he averaged 1.6 points across 3.7 minutes per game in 18 regular-season appearances. Howard will likely struggle to find consistent minutes once again, buried behind Anthony Black, Caleb Houstan and Gary Harris on the bench.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Jett Howard, Anthony Black lift Magic | NBA.com Jett Howard and Anthony Black combine for 42 points in Orlando's rout of Cleveland.

JULY 12, 2024 • NBA.COM

Magic's Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard, Anthony Black discuss areas to improve at Summer League “I would just say my physicality on the offensive side and defense, really,” guard Black said.

JULY 8, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

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

Impact Howard finished Osceola's G League playoff loss to the Long Island Nets on Friday with 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block. With Osceola's season now over, Howard figures to provide depth at the NBA level over the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Monday.

Impact Osceola has a first-round bye in the G League playoffs, so they won't play until Friday, allowing Howard to get a few days with the NBA club in the meantime. Howard made just one NBA appearance in March and played only three minutes during a 111-96 win over Toronto.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Orlando Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.

Impact Howard spent just over a week in the G League but will rejoin the parent club ahead of Orlando's game against the Jazz on Thursday. However, he's unlikely to see much playing time in the NBA.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Orlando Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Saturday.

Impact Howard hasn't made an NBA appearance since Jan. 21 and likely won't be featured in the rotation even though he's back with Orlando. That being said, the rookie first-round pick has been extremely involved at the G League level, averaging 19.4 points on 16.9 shots across his last 10 contests with Osceola.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Orlando Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Sunday.

Impact Howard exploded for 32 points (13-24 FG, 6-13 3Pt) in Thursday's G League victory over Westchester. He'll now join Orlando in advance of a back-to-back set Sunday and Monday against Miami and Cleveland, respectively.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Magic recalled Howard from the Osceola Magic of the G League on Friday.

Impact Howard will be available for Friday's game versus the 76ers. The rookie forward is averaging 1.6 points in 4.0 minutes across his nine NBA appearances this season.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to G League The Magic assigned Howard to the Osceola Magic of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Howard will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. The No. 11 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will continue to receive extended playing time with the Osceola Magic after hardly factoring into Orlando's rotation.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Wednesday.

Impact With three players questionable and Kevon Harris (coach's decision) and Markelle Fultz (knee) still out, Howard will provide depth during the second night of a back-to-back set. Across eight appearances this season, Howard has averaged 1.4 points in 4.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Howard is out for Wednesday's game versus the Heat due to a coach's decision.

Impact Despite being called up to the NBA earlier in the day Wednesday, Howard won't play against Miami. The rookie forward's absence won't affect Orlando's rotation.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE