FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup The NBA has suspended Orlando’s Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota’s Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court alterca...
Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup
The NBA has suspended Orlando’s Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota’s Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday nightFEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit with four-game ban The NBA announced Saturday that Bamba has received a four-game suspension without pay for his role in an on-court altercation that occurred in Friday's 127-120 win over the Timberw...
Impact After being left out of head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, Bamba entered the starting five Friday while top center Wendell Carter (foot) was sidelined. Bamba put up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes before he was ejected late in the third quarter, when he came off the bench and threw punches at Minnesota's Austin Rivers. Rivers also returned with punches and drew a three-game suspension for his actions, while Magic teammate Jalen Suggs was handed a one-game ban for "escalating the altercation," according to the NBA's statement. Provided Carter's injury isn't a long-term concern, Bamba might have find himself right back outside of the rotation Sunday in Charlotte, so his upcoming four-game absence may not affect how Mosley divvies up the minutes among his frontcourt options. Bamba will be eligible to return to action Feb. 13 in Chicago.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks, Austin Rivers And Mo Bamba, Are NBA Fights Making A Comeback? There were two fights in different games this week that led to plenty ejections
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mo Bamba told Austin Rivers 'this ain't high school anymore' to prompt fight Kevon Harris: All [Mo Bamba] said was “This ain’t high school no mo” when he missed the 3 Source: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt...
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Austin Rivers on SCUFFLE with Mo Bamba, Postgame Interview
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected
Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fig...FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Rivers-Mo Bamba fight: Five players ejected in Timberwolves-Magic scrap Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers got into a fight during the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Magic game.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fight between Magic, Timberwolves leads to 5 players ejected
A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday nightFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ejected against Minnesota Bamba was ejected Friday versus the Timberwolves on Friday after an altercation with Austin Rivers.
Impact Bamba and Rivers were exchanging words, and punches were later thrown as Rivers approached the Magic bench. In addition to those two players, Jalen Suggs, Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince were also ejected.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mo Bamba Ran Off the Bench to FIGHT Austin Rivers 😱 HEATED MOMENT
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Starting Friday Bamba will start Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact With Wendell Carter (foot) out, Bamba will start for the first time since Nov. 27 and for the sixth time this season. In his previous five starts, Bamba has averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 26.8 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Magic's Mo Bamba Falling Out of Favor; Could Mavs Pursue Trade? There are center depth concerns that the Dallas Mavericks face as both Christian Wood and Maxi Kleber are presently sidelined. Could they tr...
JANUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Larry Nance Jr. Posterizes Mo Bamba
JANUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Re-enters rotation Monday Bamba notched two points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two blocks across 10 minutes during Monday's 136-111 loss to the Kings.
Impact Bamba was back in the rotation Monday, albeit in garbage time. The return of Wendell Carter from injury has sealed Bamba's fate, as he's been a mere afterthought for the past three games. There is no reason for him to be rostered outside of the deepest leagues, with his only path to minutes being via injuries to other players.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Friday's game Bamba will miss Friday's game against Washington after being handed a one-game suspension for his role in Wednesday's altercation with the Pistons.
Impact Bamba will be suspended Friday alongside Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner, meaning Bol Bol, Paolo Banchero and Caleb Houstan will handle most of the frontcourt work for the contest. Bamba, however, will be able to return for Wednesday's matchup with Oklahoma City while Wagner will remain out, so he could be in line for a larger bench role.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Friday Bamba is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to back pain.
Impact Bamba has provided consistent rim protection off the bench for Orlando recently, averaging 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over 18.8 minutes in the last four games. Unfortunately, a back issue could prevent him from resuming that role Friday. Moritz Wagner (illness) is also questionable, and Wendell Carter isn't quite up to speed following his lengthy absence, so the Magic could be scrambling for frontcourt help Friday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games
Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth vic...DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando wants a first rounder for Mo Bamba? Former No. 6 overall pick Mo Bamba may be the Magic’s greatest trade chip. Orlando pursued Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency, sources said,...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Limited to 19 minutes in loss Bamba had 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Monday's 126-125 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Bamba played fewer than 20 minutes for the third time in his past four games, ceding minutes to Moritz Wagner, who has been thriving as the starting center. It is quite clear the Magic don't want to utilize Bamba any more than necessary, meaning he should be viewed as nothing more than a stream option outside of deeper formats.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect shooting Sunday Bamba totaled 18 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Raptors.
Impact Bamba came off the bench and produced one of his best games of the year Sunday. He was particularly effective in the second quarter and collected 12 points and five rebounds in the period. It was his first time playing more than 17 minutes in a game since Nov. 25 as he's been limited due to a back issue of late.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic past Raptors for 3rd win in row
Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 111-99 for their third straight winDECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs 13 boards in win Bamba contributed two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 113-109 victory over the Raptors.
Impact Bamba pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds in Friday's win but failed to add anything else. Since returning from a five-game absence, Bamba has seen only 17 minutes per night, playing as the backup behind Moritz Wagner. Unless his role shifts for some reason, Bamba should really only hold value in deeper formats.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays behind Wagner in return Bamba (back) played 17 minutes off the bench and finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Clippers.
Impact Though Bamba beat Wendell Carter (foot) back from injury, Bamba still found himself as the second option at center behind Moritz Wagner, who turned in his second straight double-double while playing out of the starting five. Given how he's performed since returning in late November in his own extended absence due to injury, Wagner looks poised to stick ahead of Bamba on the depth chart for the time being. Bamba could find himself on the outside of the Magic rotation when Carter returns.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Magic expect to have Mo Bamba vs. Clippers after 5-game absence Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba is expected to be available for Wednesday’ s home game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers after being sidelined for...
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
