ORLANDO MAGIC NEWS

Wendell Carter Jr. - Strong showing in starting lineup Carter chipped in 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 victory over the Heat.

Impact Carter made his first start since Dec. 27 by finishing as one of three Magic players with 15 or more points and ending one rebound short of a double-double. Carter has recorded at least 15 points and nine rebounds in two games this year, scoring 15 or more points in five contests. Carter has stepped up for Orlando as of late, scoring at least 17 points in four straight appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero - Leads way with double-double outing Banchero registered 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 win over Miami.

Impact Banchero led all Magic players in scoring and rebounds while connecting on a team-best trio of threes and handing out a pair of assists in a double-double performance. Banchero has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in 10 games this year, scoring at least 20 points in nine of those 10 contests. Banchero has now recorded three or more threes in nine outings.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner - Sparks offensively in return Wagner accumulated 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 win over the Heat.

Impact Wagner returned after missing the last eight games with an ankle injury by leading all Magic players in assists while ending one point short of reaching the 20-point mark in 28 minutes back in the starting lineup. Wagner has handed out five or more dimes in 13 games this season, adding at least 15 points in 11 of those outings.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Magic hold Heat to lowest point total this season in win Paolo Banchero collected 20 points and 10 rebounds to fuel the host Orlando Magic to a 105-87 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.Ba...

JANUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cole Anthony - Tweaks ankle, expected to be fine Coach Jamahl Mosley said after Sunday's game against the Heat that Anthony tweaked his ankle but is expected to be fine, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Anthony saw a slight decrease in playing time during Sunday's 105=87 win, tallying five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 16 minutes. While Mosley downplayed the severity of the 23-year-old's injury, it's unclear whether he'll carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against Cleveland.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87

Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caleb Houstan - 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

Chuma Okeke - Back to bench Okeke won't start Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter are all returning to the starting lineup, so Okeke, Caleb Houstan and Goga Bitadze will head to the bench, ending a string of eight straight starts for Okeke. As a starter, Okeke averaged 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 27.3 minutes per game, but he figures to see a reduced workload as a reserve.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goga Bitadze - Coming off bench Sunday Bitadze is coming off the bench for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Bitadze started in his last 11 appearances and averaged 6.9 points and 8.0 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per game during that time. However, he'll retreat to the bench with Wendell Carter starting against Miami.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. - Returns to starting lineup Carter will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter will make his first start since Dec. 27, joining Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. Carter has played well over his last three games, posting 20.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 23.0 minutes.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner - Available, starting Sunday Wagner (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup, but he's been cleared to return from an eight-game absence. He'll immediately rejoin the starting lineup, although the Magic may monitor his workload in his first game back in action. Chuma Okeke will take on a bench role with Wagner returning to the starting five.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Markelle Fultz - Moves into starting lineup Fultz will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Fultz has operated off the bench in six straight appearances since returning from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury. However, he'll move back into the starting lineup Sunday, joining Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter. In five starts this season, Fultz has averaged 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner - Game-time decision Sunday Wagner (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Miami, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports

Impact Wagner could end an eight-game absence due to a right ankle sprain on Sunday, but he'll go through pregame warm-ups prior to his status being officially determined. The 22-year-old was averaging career-best marks of 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.4 minutes across 34 appearances prior to suffering the injury.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jett Howard - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Reacts to 76ers Rookie's Career Moment vs. Magic Kelly Oubre praises Terquavion Smith after first career points against Orlando Magic.

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Franz Wagner - Ascends to questionable Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against Miami.

Impact Wagner has been sidelined since spraining his ankle Jan. 3 against Sacramento, but he was reportedly making good progress throughout the week on his rehab and is shaping up to return imminently. Orlando plays a back-to-back set Sunday and Monday, making Wagner a candidate to return on a limited workload if he's cleared in time for the contests.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Harris - Still out Harris (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Harris will miss his ninth straight game Sunday due to a right calf strain. There is no timetable for his return.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heat visit Magic while adjusting to moving parts The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic will aim to end their respective two-game losing skids at the other’s expense on Sunday when the Sunshine S...

JANUARY 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wendell Carter Jr. - Big double-double off bench Carter supplied 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT) and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 124-109 loss to the 76ers.

Impact No Orlando starter managed more than 16 points or eight rebounds in a game that wasn't as close as its final score indicated. The double-double was Carter's second of the season in 16 games, with the other coming back on Nov. 2. The 24-year-old center has been productive since returning from a knee injury that cost him five games in January, averaging 20.0 points, 6.3 boards and 1.7 threes in 23.0 minutes over the last three games while shooting 71.0 percent from the floor and 55.6 percent from beyond the arc. Goga Bitadze has remained the starter at center for now, but he played only 16 minutes Friday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo and the Heat visit conference foe Orlando

The Magic will host conference opponent Miami

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS