The Magic recalled Houstan from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.
Houstan is back with Orlando after he recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block Thursday for Osceola in its game against the Mexico City Capitanes. In his eight NBA appearances this season, Houstan is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.3 minutes.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Heads back to bench
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Houstan isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Franz Wagner will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Friday after missing Orlando's last two contests with an ankle injury. Houstan is averaging 3.4 points in 13.0 minutes across his previous five appearances coming off the bench.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Starting Wednesday
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Houstan will start in Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Houstan made his return from a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain in Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Rockets, recording one steal and no other statistics in eight minutes. He didn't suffer any setbacks coming out of that contest and will now move into the starting five with Gary Harris (foot) and Franz Wagner (ankle) sitting out Wednesday. Over 12 starts this season, Houstan has averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers per game.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Available to play
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Houstan (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's game against Houston.
Houstan has missed the past four games for Orlando, but he's officially off the injury report. That's good news for the Magic, as Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (back) are both considered questionable.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Ruled out Sunday
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Houstan (ankle) is unavailable Sunday versus Chicago, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Houstan will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right angle sprain, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Tuesday versus the Rockets. The Magic have all members of their 10-man rotation available Sunday, so Houstan likely wouldn't have been in store for a role off the bench even if he had been healthy.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Iffy for Sunday
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Houstan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls.
Houstan is in danger of his missing his fourth straight contest Sunday due to a right ankle sprain. If Houstan is ruled, Jonathan Isaac should receive increased minutes against Chicago.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Ruled out for Friday
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Houstan (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Houstan continues to deal with a right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for a third consecutive matchup. Jonathan Isaac should continue to see increased run Friday.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Iffy against Charlotte
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Houstan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Houstan is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday due to a right ankle sprain. Jonathan Isaac will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Houstan is ruled out against Charlotte.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Downgraded to out
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Houstan (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
With Gary Harris (foot) out, Houstan drew a spot start Saturday against Memphis and posted nine points in 21 minutes. However, he also suffered an ankle injury during that contest and will miss at least one additional game. Houstan's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Questionable for Monday
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Houstan is questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to right ankle soreness, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
This is a new injury for Houstan, though it does appear to be a day-to-day issue. Houstan started Saturday's game against Memphis in place of Gary Harris (rest), finishing with nine points, one rebound and three triples in 21 minutes.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Starting against Memphis
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Houstan will start Saturday's game against Memphis, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Gary Harris (foot) isn sitting out Saturday, but it's just a precaution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Through 11 starts this season, Houstan is averaging 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Heads to locker room
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Houstan exited Saturday's game against the Kings during the first half and went to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Houstan left the game and went straight to the locker room in the waning moments of the first half, and it's uncertain if he'll return for the second half. If he doesn't, Anthony Black could be in line to see more minutes.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Gets starting nod
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Houstan is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Houstan will replace Gary Harris (foot) in the starting lineup Saturday. Houstan is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 21.4 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Returns to bench
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Houstan isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.
Jalen Suggs will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Wednesday. Houstan has averaged 1.0 points in 5.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Gets starting nod
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Houstan is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Houstan will replace Goga Bitdaze (illness) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Houstan is averaging 6.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 22.0 minutes across his previous five starting appearances.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Moves back to bench
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Houstan isn't in the starting five for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Gary Harris will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Thursday. Houstan is averaging 2.4 points in 6.8 minutes in his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Doesn't do much in start Wednesday
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Houstan ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 118-100 victory over the Knicks.
Houstan was inserted into the starting lineup Wednesday with Markelle Fultz (rest), Jalen Suggs (groin) and Gary Harris (calf) all sidelined. Houstan's 25 minutes played were his most since Jan. 22 against the Cavaliers, but that didn't translate into more opportunities on the offensive end of the floor, though he was efficient with his shots. He figures to return to his bench role following the All-Star break.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Moves into starting lineup
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Houstan will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
With Markelle Fultz (rest), Jalen Suggs (groin) and Gary Harris (calf) all out, Houstan and Anthony Black will move into the starting lineup, while Cole Anthony and Joe Ingles figure to see elevated roles off the bench. As a starter this season (seven games), Houstan has averaged 9.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 26.7 minutes, but that includes a 25-point outing (Jan. 7 versus Atlanta) and a scoreless performance (Jan. 19 versus Philadelphia).
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Returns to bench
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Houstan won't start Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
With Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter returning to the starting lineup, Houstan, Chuma Okeke and Goga Bitadze will all head back to the bench. Across 26 appearances as a reserve, Houstan has averaged 4.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Caleb Houstan: Moves into starting lineup
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Houstan will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.
With Franz Wagner (ankle) out and Anthony Black nursing an illness, Houstan will make his first start of the season. Houstan has played at least 20 minutes six times this year, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across those contests.
