Carter was ejected from Saturday's game against the Heat after being assessed two technical fouls in the second quarter. He finished the game with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), a rebound, an assist and a block across 13 minutes.
The Magic saw Moritz Wagner (knee) depart earlier in the game with a non-contact knee injury, and now Carter is gone, so they'll be extremely thin in terms of depth at center. This means Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac will see even more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Shows signs of life
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Carter contributed 10 points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 loss to the Thunder.
Carter secured his first double-double since Oct. 28 despite a rough shooting night from the field. It's been a struggle for the Duke product to produce on a consistent basis, and it's clear that the team's starting center, Goga Bitadze, is performing at a higher level across the board at this point in the season. Even so, perhaps Thursday's showing will be a stepping stone to a hot stretch for the 25-year-old, who has yet to live up to expectations this year.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Passive performance in loss
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Carter notched eight points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 114-109 loss to Milwaukee.
Carter continues to play a passive role on the offensive end of the floor, having now scored in single digits in five straight games. Since returning from injury, Carter has been forced to play at the power forward position alongside Goga Bitadze. While Bitadze continues to play some of the best basketball of his career, Carter has been relatively disappointing.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Plays alongside Bitadze in return
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Carter (foot) recorded four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 133-119 win over the Bulls.
Back in action after missing the previous 12 games due to left foot plantar fasciitis, Carter reclaimed a spot in the starting five, but he was operating under a minutes limit. Unlike his previous six starts of the season, Carter was deployed at power forward while Goga Bitadze retained a spot on the top unit at center. It's unclear if the Magic plan to move forward with the two-center starting five for the duration of Paolo Banchero's (oblique) absence, as Carter didn't provide Orlando with much floor spacing by going 0-for-3 from downtown. Regardless of how head coach Jamahl Mosley elects to structure his lineups in future games, Carter will likely see at least a slight uptick in playing time as he becomes further removed from the foot issue.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Starting, on minutes limit
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Carter (foot) will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls but will be on a limit of roughly 14-to-16 minutes, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Carter has missed nearly a month with left foot plantar fasciitis. Even though he'll be limited in his first game back, it's encouraging that he's with the starters. In five appearances prior to his injury, Carter averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes. His return will most likely result in reduced roles for Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: To see limited minutes
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Carter (foot) will play roughly 14-16 minutes Wednesday against the Bulls, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Coach Jamahl Mosley mentioned the need for a cautious approach with Carter's workload, as he's missed the past 12 games due to plantar fasciitis. Carter's minutes should gradually increase going forward, though it's unclear if he'll move back into the starting lineup soon.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Omitted from injury report
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Carter (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Carter is cleared to suit up for the first time since Nov. 3. Given his lengthy layoff, the big man will likely face heavy restrictions during his return to game action. In his first five appearances this season, Carter 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: Ruled out Monday
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Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Carter will miss his 12th straight game due to left plantar fasciitis, and his next opportunity to play will be against Chicago on Wednesday. Goga Bitadze should continue to serve as the Magic's starting center due to Carter's injury.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Iffy for Monday
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Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Hornets.
Carter is in jeopardy of missing his 12th consecutive contest due to left foot plantar fasciitis, but he has been putting in work during recent practices. If the big man remains sidelined, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Downgraded to out
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Carter (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.
Carter's absence streak will extend to 11 games Saturday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Nabs another questionable tag
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Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.
Carter hasn't played since Nov. 3 due to left foot plantar fasciitis despite receiving questionable tags and subsequently being ruled ahead of Orlando's last two outings. If Carter is unable to suit up yet again Saturday, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Out vs. Lakers
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Carter (foot) won't play Thursday against the Lakers.
Carter continues to miss time while on the mend from left foot plantar fasciitis, but he had been listed as questionable leading up to Thursday's contest and looks to be on the cusp of returning to action. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Detroit.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Iffy for Thursday
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Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.
Carter is in danger of missing his 10th straight contest Thursday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. If the 25-year-old center is upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Will remain out Wednesday
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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: 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.
