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Magic's Wendell Carter: Scores 26 points against Nuggets
Carter supplied 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.Carter was his team's most efficient shooter from the field, earning a season-high scoring total in Thursday's loss. He has started in each of the last nine contests, averaging 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game over that period. He'll look to extend a streak of three straight games with double-digit points in Utah on Saturday.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Efficient in loss
Carter finished Saturday's 132-120 loss to New York with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, four steals and two assists in 35 minutes.Carter provided another efficient performance Saturday and was one of five Orlando Magic players to score in double figures, recording 14 points for a second consecutive contest. The big man also tallied a game- and season-best four steals, doubling his previous season high in swipes. Carter has scored in double figures in back-to-back outings following a three-game stretch in which he totaled 20 points. He has grabbed at least six rebounds in each of those five appearances.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Bounces back in victory
Carter supplied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 victory over the Heat.After scoring eight points on 2-of-8 shooting during Sunday's loss to New York, Carter bounced back and delivered an extremely efficient performance in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals win. The big man also grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds, securing his first double-double since Nov. 18 and fourth on the campaign. While the 26-year-old isn't guaranteed to score in double figures on a nightly basis, his efficiency against Miami is encouraging after he shot just 31.8 percent from the field in his last three appearances.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Quiet in loss
Carter recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks.This was a mild effort for Carter as the Orlando Magic picked up their second loss over their last three games. Carter's fantasy appeal remains limited to late-round territory -- through 23 regular-season games, he's averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Strong showing in win
Carter finished Monday's 125-120 win over the Bulls with 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.Carter has made a three-pointer in all but one of his last seven games, averaging 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks in that span while shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three. He has been very efficient with the ball in his hands, possibly due to open looks generated by his teammates, but Carter has shown that he can be a strong fantasy player and should be rostered in most formats.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Removed from injury report
Carter (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.Carter sat out Sunday's game against the Celtics with an ankle sprain, but the injury has proven to be of minimal concern. He's averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.9 minutes per tilt across 17 games this season. Orlando Robinson is likely to return to the bench Tuesday.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Won't play Sunday
Carter (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Carter will miss his first game of the season in the second half of the back-to-back Sunday while battling a left ankle sprain. In his absence, the Orlando Magic will likely turn to Goga Bitadze to start at center.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Questionable Sunday
Carter (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.Carter is dealing with a left ankle sprain that leaves his availability uncertain for the Orlando Magic's second half of the back-to-back Sunday. The center has started all 17 games this season, and if he's unable to go, Goga Bitadze would be the likely candidate to draw a spot start.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Double-doubles vs. Golden State
Carter logged 17 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Orlando's 121-113 win over Golden State on Tuesday.Carter led both teams with 12 boards (including four on the offensive glass), which were his most since Nov. 1 against the Wizards. It was the fourth double-double of the season for Carter, who is now averaging 12.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals over 30.3 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 regular season.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Swats season-high four shots
Carter contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Rockets.The four swats are a season high for Carter, who also filled the box score Sunday. The veteran big man has been a solid fantasy option in 2025-26, and he should be rostered in the majority of leagues. Carter has averaged 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 blocks in 29.9 minutes per contest through 14 games this season, and he's shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.