RJ HAMPTON NEWS

Available against Rockets Hampton (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton had been trending in the right direction as the All-Star break drew to a close, and coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed Thursday that the guard will be back in action against Houston. Hampton hasn't played since Jan. 19 due to his knee and ankle injuries, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him on a minutes restriction Friday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Hampton (knee) is expected to play Friday against the Rockets, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Hampton has missed more than a month due to an MCL sprain and bone bruise to his left ankle that he sustained during the team's Jan. 19 loss to Philadelphia. However, he fully participated in practice Wednesday and will likely be available to return following the All-Star break. Assuming he's able to play, he'll likely have his workload monitored against the Rockets after his lengthy absence.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando takes on Houston, looks to halt 4-game skid

Orlando aims to break its four-game slide when the Orlando Magic play Houston

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's R.J. Hampton optimistic for imminent return: 'I'm ready to go' Magic guard R.J. Hampton fully practiced for the first time Wednesday after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Jan...

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Practices Wednesday Hampton (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Hampton has been sidelined since Jan. 21 due to an MCL sprain and bone bruise to his left ankle, but his participation in practice bodes well for his status for Friday's matchup against Houston. Since he's been sidelined for over a month, it wouldn't be surprising if he's on a minutes restriction if he's ultimately available once Orlando resumes play.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Orlando after Young's 41-point performance

Atlanta faces the Orlando Magic after Trae Young scored 41 points in the Hawks' 124-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready to play Monday Hampton (knee) won't be available for Monday's game in Denver.

Impact Orando has yet to provide much of an update regarding where Hampton stands in his recovery from the MCL sprain and bone bruise to his left ankle, which he sustained Jan. 19 in Philadelphia. Shortly after he suffered the injury, Hampton was given a loose recovery timetable of 2-to-4 weeks, and the second-year player is now approaching the longer side of that timeline. At this stage, the Magic appear likely to hold Hampton out through the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic and the Nuggets take on the Magic

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup with Orlando averaging 25.8 points per game

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix takes on Orlando, seeks 7th straight home win

Phoenix looks to prolong its six-game home win streak with a victory over Orlando

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes on Orlando, aims for 5th straight victory

Utah aims to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland takes on Orlando, looks to end 5-game skid

Portland looks to stop its five-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers play Orlando

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Hampton (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Hampton is now two and a half weeks removed from sustaining an MCL sprain and a bone bruise of his left knee in the Magic's Jan. 19 loss to the 76ers. The Magic estimated that the injury would keep Hampton sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks, and with no word yet from the team that he's resumed practicing yet, he's seemingly trending toward the longer end of that timeline, if not beyond that.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Boston set for matchup against Orlando

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Orlando averaging 25.9 points per game

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant, Memphis set for matchup against Orlando

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup with Orlando averaging 26.3 points per game

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's behind the explosion of tribute videos by NBA teams?

Yaron Weitzman examines the origins of the player tribute video and the underlying reasons why NBA teams do so many of them.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Orlando visits Indiana, aims to break road skid

Orlando is looking to break its three-game road slide with a win over Indiana

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan leads Chicago into matchup against Orlando

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup against Orlando averaging 26.4 points per game

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas visits Orlando for non-conference matchup

The Orlando Magic take on the Dallas Mavericks in out-of-conference play

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit takes on Orlando on 3-game skid

Detroit heads into the matchup with Orlando as losers of three games in a row

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando faces Los Angeles in non-conference matchup

Orlando and Los Angeles square off in non-conference action

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago visits Orlando on 4-game road slide

Chicago will look to break its four-game road losing streak when the Bulls play Orlando

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to miss 2-4 weeks Hampton (knee) is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton sustained an MCL sprain and bone bruise during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia and will face a multiweek recovery timetable. A better idea of his status should be revealed based on how he responds to rehab and treatment.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Hampton sustained an MCL sprain and bone bruise in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers and doesn't have a timetable to return.

Impact Hampton sustained his injury late in the fourth quarter Wednesday, and his return timetable will depend on how he responds to rehab and treatment. In his absence, Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony should take on increased roles for Orlando.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat Magic

Joel Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee plays Orlando on 4-game win streak

Milwaukee is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS