WENDELL CARTER JR. NEWS

Sochan's double-double leads Spurs past Magic 132-114

Jeremy Sochan had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs had a franchise-high 22 3-pointers and season-high 39 assists in a 132-114 win over the Orlando Magic

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. staying motivated against league's top bigs Before the season even started, an Orlando Magic assistant coach gave Wendell Carter Jr. a piece of motivation that played a factor in Satur...

MARCH 13, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Explosive outing in return Carter (hip) notched 27 points (12-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 126-114 overtime victory over Miami.

Impact After missing the Magic's previous three games with a hip injury, Carter looked to be fully healthy Saturday while logging a massive workload as the team's starting center. Miami had no answer for Carter inside, where he was a perfect 9-of-9 around the rim. Assuming Carter experiences no setbacks with his hip coming out of Saturday's game, he should be ready to go when the Magic kick off a four-game week Tuesday in San Antonio. The final two games of the week are part of a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back set versus the two Los Angeles teams, however, so Carter could be a candidate to sit out one of those contests.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Heat in OT, 126-114 despite 38 points by Butler

Wendell Carter Jr. had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Orlando Magic bounced back from a fourth-quarter collapse to beat the Miami Heat 126-114 in overtime

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be back in action Saturday Carter (hip) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact The Magic's starting center will return following a three-game absence, so Moritz Wagner will presumably head back to the bench. Over Carter's past 10 appearances, he's averaged 15.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.0 minutes.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Thursday Carter (hip) remains out for Thursday's contest versus the Jazz.

Impact Carter will skip a third consecutive tilt with soreness in his left hip, and the Magic don't have much reason to rush him back to action. Moritz Wagner should receive another start at center in his absence, with Goga Bitadze also potentially factoring in. Carter's next opportunity to return surfaces Saturday versus the Heat.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Carter (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Carter will miss a second straight game due to left hip pain. In his absence, Moritz Wagner figures to draw another start. Carter's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Jazz.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Carter (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Carter was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's game against Portland due to left hip pain and is in danger of missing a second straight contest. If that's the case, Moritz Wagner would likely draw another start at center.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Carter has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Portland due to left hip pain.

Impact Carter was announced as a starter, but the Magic downgraded him to out just minutes later. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but Moritz Wagner will enter the starting lineup in Carter's absence and figures to garner an increased role versus the Trail Blazers. Carter's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Milwaukee, but Orlando will likely release an update on his status following Sunday's game.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight double-double Carter logged 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 139-117 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Carter put together a solid first half with 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field, with six rebounds and a block. He added another seven points and four boards in the third quarter before sitting for all of the fourth while the Bucks ran away with their 16th consecutive win. Carter still finished with a game-high 10 rebounds and has now recorded a double-double in back-to-back games. He's also grabbed at least 10 boards in four straight.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minutes down again Monday Carter played 25 minutes and finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in Monday's 101-93 win over the Pelicans.

Impact After logging no fewer than 30 minutes in four consecutive games from Feb. 11 through 23, Carter has now received 18- and 25-minute workloads over his last two outings. Foul trouble contributed to the lighter playing time in the previous contest, and though he was charged with just three personals Monday, two came within the game's first two minutes. Carter ended up riding the bench for most of the first half as a result, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect the trend to continue so long as he can do a better job of avoiding early whistles in future games.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 29, Magic top Pelicans 101-93

Paolo Banchero capped a 29-point performance with three clutch mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes, and the Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 101-93

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tips in game-winner Carter chipped in 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 108-106 victory over Detroit.

Impact Carter got off to a slow start offensively with five points on 2-of-8 shooting in the first half, but he added five boards and two assists. The big man took only five more shots after the break but made three of them for another nine points while grabbing another nine boards. He also played the role of hero in the fourth quarter, tipping in a missed layup from Paolo Banchero at the buzzer to seal up the home win for Orlando. Carter's 14 boards led the contest, and it was his first time with double-digit rebounds in five games. He's now up to 14 double-doubles on the season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. delivers sneaky game-winner Paolo Banchero was the playmaker. But Wendell Carter Jr., the other Duke basketball product in the Orlando Magic starting frontcourt, served...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Magic beat Pistons

Wendell Carter Jr. tipped in Paolo Banchero’s missed layup at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 108-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores team-high 26 points Carter chipped in 26 points (11-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-113 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Carter brought his offensive game Tuesday, popping off for a team-high 26 points, the most he has scored since early November. Contrary to what many might think, it's actually been a disappointing season for Carter, who currently sits outside the top 100 in standard formats. While his points and rebounds have been adequate, it's on the defensive end where he has come up short. To this point, he is averaging 1.0 combined steals and blocks, well below where managers would have expected. He remains a must-roster player, but given his limitations, he isn't going to be for everyone.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poeltl scores 30, Siakam has 26, Raptors beat Magic 123-113

Jakob Poeltl scored 30 points, Pascal Siakam had 26 and the Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 123-113 , Toronto’s fifth win in six games

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banchero, Wagner, Fultz lead Magic over Bulls 100-91

Paolo Banchero scored 22 points, Franz Wagner and Markelle Fultz added 18 points apiece and the Orlando Magic beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 100-91

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 19 points in win Carter logged 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-104 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Carter got off to a solid start with 10 first-half points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor to go along with six rebounds and two assists. The big man remained efficient after the break, connecting on three of four field-goal attempts to finish with a team-high 19 points, but he surprisingly failed to record any rebounds over the final two quarters. Carter has now grabbed just six boards in each of his last two games, though he's still averaging 9.3 rebounds per game so far in the month of February.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs Anthony, Bol key Magic's win over West-leading Nuggets

Reserves Cole Anthony and Bol Bol each scored 17 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 115-104 win over the Denver Nuggets

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in return Carter amassed 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The fifth-year center missed Friday's game due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, but the breather did Carter some good as he scored 20 or more points for just the third time in 16 games since the beginning of January while delivering his 13th double-double of the season. Since the calendar flipped to 2023, the 23-year-old is averaging 14.1 points, 9.3 boards, 2.1 assists and 1.3 threes in 29.1 minutes a contest.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero, Magic win as Hornets struggle from foul line

Paolo Banchero had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic took advantage of Charlotte’s poor foul shooting to beat the...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Saturday Carter (foot) will start at center in Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact After sitting out Friday's win over the Timberwolves, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley labeled Carter as a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET opening tip. Ultimately, Carter will be able to play through a right foot plantar fascia strain, though the Magic could monitor his playing time more closely than normal. Before sitting out Friday, Carter had played in 15 consecutive games and averaged 13.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 29.1 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley said Carter (foot) is considered a game-time call ahead of Sunday's game against Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Though Carter doesn't appear on the Magic's most recent injury report released prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET opening tip, the team reportedly remains undecided if Carter will be able to play through the right foot plantar fascia strain that kept him sidelined for Friday's win over the Timberwolves. The same injury kept Carter on the bench for just over a month earlier this season, so the Magic could be inclined to err on the side of caution and hold the big man out once again. If Carter is ruled out Sunday, Moritz Wagner would likely move into the starting five and could take on major minutes while the Magic are already down another center in Mo Bamba, who will begin serving his four-game suspension in Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Carter (foot) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Carter will return following a one-game absence due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Before that, he appeared in 15 consecutive games and averaged 13.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 29.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE