WENDELL CARTER JR. NEWS

Coming off bench in return Carter isn't starting Friday against the Spurs.

Impact Carter will be available Friday for the first time in over a month, and coach Jamahl Mosley said before the game that the 23-year-old would be on an unspecified minutes restriction. Carter started in his first 15 appearances this year but will take on a bench role Friday while Moritz Wagner remains in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available with minutes restriction Carter (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Carter participated in Friday's shootaround and will be back in action after missing just over a month with a foot injury. He averaged 32.9 minutes per game over his first 15 appearances of the year, but he'll face a minutes restriction during his first game back on the court. However, coach Jamahl Mosley didn't indicate how many minutes he expects Carter to play Friday.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Friday Carter (foot) holds a questionable designation for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Carter indicated earlier in the week that he was targeting Friday for his return to the floor. While the questionable designation doesn't guarantee that return, it puts him in the conversation after being ruled out initially for contests dating back to mid-November. Given his lengthy stay on the sidelines, Carter could be eased back into action, but his return would likely result in fewer minutes for Moritz Wagner and Mo Bamba.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to return Friday Carter (foot) is hopeful to return to the Magic lineup Friday against the Spurs, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter last played Nov. 18 against Chicago, but his extended absence due to a strained right foot looks to be nearing its end. If this latest timetable holds up, Carter will miss Monday's game at Atlanta as well as Wednesday's game in Houston before potentially playing Friday. Given the long layoff, it's possible that Carter could face limitations for a few games, but fantasy managers are hoping that he'll quickly return to the 30-to-35-minute role he held through the first month of the regular season. In that time (15 games), Carter posted 16.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 threes in 32.9 minutes per game. Whenever Carter is back in action, Moritz Wagner and Mo Bamba are both likely to see their playing time take a hit.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. plans to return from month-long absence vs. Spurs The Orlando Magic, who’ ve been on a hot streak, may get their starting center back by the end of the week. Wendell Carter Jr. told the Orla...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Won't play Monday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Carter hasn't played since Nov. 18 while rehabbing from a right foot strain. The talented big man said at the beginning of December that he was hoping to return to the court in the next week or two, but he's now eyeing Friday's matchup against the Spurs as a potential return date, per Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide

Orlando looks to end its eight-game slide when the Orlando Magic take on Milwaukee

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anunoby matches season high 32, Raptors rout Magic 121-108

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando faces Toronto on 7-game skid

Orlando enters the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hopeful to return in 1-2 weeks Carter (foot) said Thursday that his foot injury is feeling better and he hopes to return to the court in 1-2 weeks, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter has missed the last six games due to a strained right plantar fascia. In the meantime, Carter will continue to rest and receive treatment for his injury. Mo Bamba, Bol Bol, and Moritz Wagner should receive extended playing time until the 23-year-old big man can return.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic

Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Carter is slated to miss a sixth straight game due to a right plantar fascia strain. Chuma Okeke (knee) is also out and Mo Bamba (back) is listed as questionable, so Bol Bol, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan will once again be candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Atlanta, aims to stop home slide

Orlando aims to end its 4-game home slide with a win over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Monday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Carter continues to deal with a right plantar fascia strain and will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive matchup. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against Atlanta. Mo Bamba (back) departed Sunday night's game and is considered questionable to play Monday, so Orlando could be left shorthanded up front.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight home win

Brooklyn will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Nets face Orlando

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milton, Harris lead 76ers' rout of Magic

Shake Milton had 29 points and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Orlando Magic 133-103

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter will miss a fourth straight game due to a strained right foot. In his absence, Mo Bamba, Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol should continue garnering increased roles.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. 76ers Carter (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Carter has missed the past three games due to a strained right foot. Mo Bamba and Moritz Wagner should continue seeing elevated roles if Carter is out again.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic take on the 76ers on 3-game slide

Orlando aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Orlando Magic take on Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Carter (foot) will not take the floor against the 76ers on Friday, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter will miss a third consecutive contest due to the foot injury, leaving Mo Bamba slated to receive another start. Bamba has averaged 31.7 minutes per game alongside 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds across his three starts this season. Carter's next chance to play will come on Sunday in a rematch with Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Carter (foot) didn't participate in Friday's shootaround and will be a game-time decision against the 76ers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sen...

Impact Carter has missed the last two games due to a strained plantar fascia, and it remains unclear if he'll be able to play Friday against the 76ers. If he remains sidelined, Mo Bamba should draw another start at center.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled questionable Friday Carter (foot) is considered questionable for Friday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Carter was labeled questionable and a game-time call prior to each of the last two games, so that designation again doesn't provide a ton of clarity. Carter could come down to a game-time decision again, with Mo Bamba being the presumed primary beneficiary should Carter sit again.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers rout Magic 123-102 behind Mathurin

Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-102 rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday night

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Monday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Carter didn't participate in Monday's shootaround and was considered a game-time decision against Indiana. He'll be sidelined for the third time in the last four matchups due to a strained plantar fascia, while Mo Bamba should take on a starting role once again. Carter will have several days to rest before Orlando faces the 76ers on Friday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE