Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Carter will miss a ninth straight game but is nearing a return to action after practicing Tuesday. He can be considered questionable for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set against the Lakers on Thursday. Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should continue to see increased roles in Carter's absence.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Questionable for Wednesday
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Carter (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Carter practiced Tuesday and appears close to making his return to game action. He's missed eight straight and nine of the last 10, so even if he gets the green light Wednesday, he'll presumably face heavy restrictions.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Ruled out Monday
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Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Carter will miss an eighth straight game as he continues to rehab from left plantar fasciitis. The seventh-year center's next chance to play will be against the Clippers on Wednesday. Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac and Goga Bitadze will continue to see increased minutes in Carter's absence.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Not expected to suit up Monday
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Carter (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Suns.
Carter is not likely to suit up Monday while dealing with left plantar fasciitis and slowly ramping up to playing form. The big man is in jeopardy of missing his eighth consecutive contest, though coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Carter has been working on some spot shooting and cardio, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. If the 25-year-old is ruled out, his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Clippers.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Slowly progressing with foot injury
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Coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Carter (foot), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, is slowly progressing through treatment and doing some spot shooting, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Carter will miss his seventh consecutive game Friday due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he has been able to put in work on the stationary bike while participating in limited shooting drills. The Magic will likely continue to ramp the big man up slowly, and he can be considered questionable at best for Monday's game against the Suns.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Another absence coming
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Carter (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Carter's absence streak will extend to seven games Friday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Out again Wednesday
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Carter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers.
This will be Carter's sixth game in a row on the sidelines, and he remains without a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against the 76ers. Goga Bitadze should continue to start at center in Carter's absence.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Will remain out Tuesday
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Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set and will mark Carter's fifth straight absence. He can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Indiana as well. In Carter's absence, Goga Bitadze should draw another start, with Moritz Wagner handling an increased reserve role.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Another absence coming
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Carter (foot) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Wizards.
Carter is set to miss his fourth straight contest Sunday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Goga Bitadze will likely draw another start in his absence. Carter's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Remains out for Friday
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Carter (foot) will remain out for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Carter will now miss his third consecutive game, and fourth out of the last five overall, due to his foot injury. Carter's next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Wizards, but while he is sidelined Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze will have an increased role as the team's big men.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Won't play Wednesday
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Carter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers.
Carter will miss a second straight game Wednesday, and it's not a great sign that he's being ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Goga Bitadze moved into the starting lineup Monday against the Thunder and fared well, producing 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 27 minutes.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Won't play Monday
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Carter (foot) won't play Monday against the Thunder, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Carter was previously considered questionable, but the Magic will hold him out Monday evening. Fortunately for Orlando, Goga Bitadze (foot) has been given the green light to play. Bitadze and Moritz Wagner are candidates for increased roles in Carter's absence.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Questionable for Monday vs. OKC
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Carter (foot) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Thunder.
Carter sustained a left plantar fascia strain during the second quarter of Sunday's 108-85 loss to Dallas, in which he posted six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two steals, two assists and one rebound across nine minutes. The big man is also dealing with ongoing right knee tendinitis, and it would not come as a surprise to see him sit out on the second day of a back-to-back set. If Carter is unable to play Monday, Moritz Wagner will likely handle an increased workload.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Won't return Sunday
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Carter has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Dallas due to a left plantar fascia strain, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Carter hobbled off the floor in the second quarter, which could also be attributed to his ongoing right knee tendinitis on top of the new issue with his left foot. The big man played through the knee pain, though the new foot injury is a cause for concern moving forward. Carter's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Thunder on the second day of a back-to-back set. In the 25-year-old's absence, Moritz Wagner will likely shoulder an increased workload.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Will play Sunday
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Carter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Carter was a late scratch ahead of Friday's loss to the Cavaliers but will shake off a questionable tag and return to action Sunday. Over his first five appearances this season, Carter has averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Iffy against Dallas
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Carter (knee) is deemed questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.
Carter is in danger of missing his second straight contest after being a late scratch from Friday's game due to right knee tendinitis. With Goga Bitadze (foot) also questionable, Moritz Wagner could be in store for increased playing time again.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Late scratch Friday
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Carter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Carter is a late scratch due to right knee tendonitis. The 25-year-old has averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks across 29.8 minutes per game in five regular-season appearances (all starts). Jonathan Isaac and Moritz Wagner are candidates to pick up more playing time in Carter's absence, though his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Dallas.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Logs first double-double of season
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Carter produced 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 119-115 victory over the Pacers.
Carter has registered at least 10 rebounds in each of the first four games of the regular season, but Monday's game was his first reaching double-digit scoring. He isn't expected to produce a lot of points on a night-to-night basis while playing alongside Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner (illness), but Carter provides value with his rebounding and steals.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Grabs 10 boards in loss
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Carter contributed three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
The 25-year-old struggled from the field while going up against Memphis' frontcourt of Jaren Jackson, Zach Edey, and Jay Huff. Carter's fantasy value is mostly reliant on rebounds, steals and blocks, and the return of Jonathan Isaac (hip) could mean a slight drop in playing time. Carter has yet to post double-digit points in three regular-season games, though he already has three outings with 10-plus rebounds and two matchups with two steals.
