WENDELL CARTER JR. NEWS

Won't play Friday Carter will miss Friday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a right foot plantar fascia strain.

Impact Carter wasn't on the initial injury report, but he has been added late due to his foot injury. Mo Bamba will claim the spot start Friday in his place, and Bol Bol and Moritz Wagner are also candidates to see some additional minutes.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night on glass Carter posted nine points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 105-94 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The 13 boards tied his season high as Carter just missed recording his 13th double-double of the year. The fifth-year center has been dealing with a foot issue, but it hasn't seemed to affect his play lately. In 15 games since the beginning of January, Carter's averaging 13.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 threes and 0.9 blocks.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Carter (foot) is starting Wednesday against the 76ers.

Impact Carter was considered a game-time decision Wednesday, but he'll be able to play despite the plantar fascia strain in his right foot. He's scored in double figures in his last six appearances, averaging 14.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.2 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Wednesday in limbo Carter is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a plantar fascia strain in his right foot.

Impact Carter missed 19 straight and 21 total games earlier in the season due to the foot issue but has started 14 consecutive contests, posting 14.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.9 minutes during that stretch. It appears like his listing on the injury report is simply a load management situation, but it's still concerning to see him back on the injury report for the first time in over a month. If Carter is sidelined, Moritz Wagner, Mo Bamba and Bol Bol would be candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat rally again, top Magic 110-105 to close 3-0 homestand

Jimmy Butler had 29 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 and the Miami Heat rallied again in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 110-105 on Friday night

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second straight double-double Carter closed with 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 126-120 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Carter had a solid first half all around, scoring 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor to go along with nine boards, two assists and a block. He added another seven points in the second half, but collected just one more rebound while also finishing with a game-high five turnovers. Carter has now recorded a double-double in back-to-back contests, shooting 65.2 percent from the field over that brief stretch.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero, Harris lead Magic to 126-120 win over Pacers

Paolo Banchero scored 23 points and Garry Harris made all six of his 3-point shots and added 22 points as the Orlando Magic held off a late rally to beat the Indiana Pacers 126-120

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in Monday's win Carter posted 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 113-98 victory over the Celtics.

Impact It's Carter's 11th double-double of the season, five of which have come in January. The fifth-year center is averaging 14.0 points, 9.2 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.0 blocks in 10 games on the month. He's getting closer to being the consistent double-double threat he was last season, when he averaged a career-high 10.5 rebounds a game.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off shooting night Friday Carter registered two points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 123-110 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Carter has posted a pair of lackluster showings in a row, falling to reach double digits in either of the last two tilts after doing so in his eight prior appearances. Given Carter's previous track record and his typical contributions in numerous categories, he's still worth starting in the vast majority of formats, even if he struggles on occasion.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic unlock winning starting combination, go-to play set to start the year The Vitals: Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. 77 minutes played; 2-4 record; 123.5 of...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Bags another double-double Carter finished with 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 30 minutes in Friday's 112-108 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Carter claimed his fourth double-double over six January games and also ended a drought in the steals department that had lasted seven contests. After he was initially brought back off the bench in late December following his return from a foot issue, Carter has settled back into a consistent 30-minute starting role.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-point mark Carter delivered 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 109-106 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact For the first time since he returned to action Dec. 23 after an extended absence due to a foot injury, Carter hit the 20-point mark. While his injury has faded further in the rear-view mirror, Carter has steadily seen his production pick up, and he's now settled back into the consistent 30-minute starting role he held prior to his injury. The impending return of Jonathan Isaac (knee) will further muddle the Magic's crowded frontcourt, but both Carter and Paolo Banchero's minutes appear to be fairly solidified. Instead, players like Bol Bol, Moritz Wagner and Mo Bamba may have to compete with Isaac for what may be two available spots on the second unit when Orlando is at full strength.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner has 29 points, Magic hold off Blazers 109-106

Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-106 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches ninth double-double Carter ended Saturday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes.

Impact Carter was already on his way to a double-double by the end of the first quarter with six points and five rebounds before going scoreless in the second quarter. He bounced back in the third quarter, however, going 3-of-3 from the field for seven points while adding two rebounds and an assist as the Magic added to their lead heading into the fourth. Carter finished with a team-high 10 rebounds to notch his ninth double-double of the season, and he's now scored in double figures in five straight.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 18 points in loss Carter closed with 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 123-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Carter had a solid game overall, knocking down four of his seven field goal attempts in the first half for nine points before adding another nine in the second half on 3-of-5 shooting. The Magic's big man added seven boards and also went 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, though he did foul out for the fourth time this season with just over a minute left in the game. Carter has scored 15 or more points in six of his last eight contests, shooting 54 percent from the field over that span.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs season-high 13 boards Carter produced 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 126-115 win over the Thunder.

Impact After scoring six first-quarter points on 3-of-5 shooting from the field, Carter had just five more field goal attempts over the next three quarters while also going 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. The Magic center did, however, rack up a game and season-high 13 rebounds on the night to notch his seventh double-double of the season as Orlando snapped its three-game losing streak. Carter also matched his season high with two blocks in the contest.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero, Magic turn back Thunder 126-115

Paolo Banchero had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-115

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Carter is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Carter enters the starting lineup Wednesday with Bol Bol (COVID-19) and Moritz Wagner (suspension) out. Magic coach Jamahl Moseley said the 23-year-old big man won't be on a minutes restriction, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports, which will come in handy with a number of frontcourt players missing the game for various reasons.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended one game Carter was handed a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation Wednesday against the Knicks.

Impact Carter and seven other Magic teammates were suspended for one game after they left the bench area during the scuffle. He'll be eligible to return Wednesday against Oklahoma City.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing off bench Carter totaled 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 121-101 loss to the Pistons.

Impact The 23-year-old center was the only Magic bench player to score in double digits on the night. Carter has been eased back into action on the second unit after missing more than a month due to a foot injury, averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.0 threes in 20.7 minutes over three games since his return, but with Moritz Wagner likely facing a suspension following Wednesday's bench-clearing scrum, his return to the starting five could happen sooner than expected.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards face the Magic, look for 4th straight victory

Washington will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads bench in limited time Carter logged 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 129-110 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Carter led Orlando's second unit in scoring while seeing limited minutes as he continues working back from a foot injury, finishing as one of three Magic players with at least 15 points. Carter has scored at least 15 points in 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James helps Lakers stop 4-game slide with win over Magic

LeBron James scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers stopped a four-game slide, beating the Orlando Magic 129-110

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will remain limited Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Carter (foot) will remain on a minutes restriction during Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers.

Impact Carter returned to action Friday following a month-long absence due to a foot injury, but he came off the bench and played just 19 minutes. Given Mosley's comments, the talented big man figures to see a similar role Tuesday, which should leave plenty of minutes available for Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol.

DECEMBER 27, 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