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The Orlando Magic cruised to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards in the nation's capital on Friday. Recap: Banchero's big night, 17 threes help Magic past Wizards After the game, coach Jamahl Mosley, forward Paolo Banchero and center Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 12

Paolo Banchero Dismisses False Viral Post About Frustration with Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero took to his social media account on Wednesday afternoon to dismiss a false post going around from Monday night's loss to the Houston Rockets claiming he was "fed up" with teammate and starting center Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 10

What Jamahl Mosley and Wendell Carter Jr. Said After Magic's Loss to Rockets

The Orlando Magic had one of their least-efficient scoring nights of the season in Monday's loss 97-84 loss to the Houston Rockets. Recap: Rockets dominate glass to defeat Magic in low-scoring struggle After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and center Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 7

What Jamahl Mosley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr. Said After Magic's Loss to Bulls

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic dropped their fifth straight contest Thursday night, falling to the Chicago Bulls 125-123. Recap: White scores 44, Magic drop fifth straight in shootout with Bulls After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and center Wendell Carter Jr.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 7

Fans go off on Wendell Carter Jr. after boneheaded move in loss to Bulls

Wendell Carter Jr. secured the rebound off Paolo Banchero’s missed shot, appearing to have a chance to send the game into overtime. However, as he came down and attempted a putback dunk, time had already run out, sealing a 125-123 win for the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

What Jamahl Mosley, Wendell Carter Jr. Said After Magic's 112-90 Loss to Nuggets

The Orlando Magic fell to the Denver Nuggets 112-90 on Thursday night, capping off a 1-4 Western road trip. After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and center Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 6

Bitadze-Carter Jr. Lineup 'Working Well' For Magic in Banchero's Absence

Around this time in the NBA calendar, about 25 games into the regular season, Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner says the nicks and bruises start to actually hurt.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 26

Magic's Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr. Expected to Return vs. Chicago on Wednesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic's Tuesday afternoon injury report had two notable omissions on it ahead of the team's Wednesday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 25

Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr. Ruled Out for Magic vs. Charlotte; Gary Harris to Start

The Orlando Magic will be without three of their usual five starters for their matchup with the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. Starting guard Jalen Suggs (left hamstring strain) and center Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 24

Magic-Hornets Injury Report: Carter Jr. Questionable, Suggs Not Listed for Orlando

The Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets are set to square off in a Southeast division battle Monday night. Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET inside the Spectrum Center.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 22

Magic-Pistons Injury Report: Cade Cunningham Won't Play vs. Magic; Carter Jr., Thompson Questionable

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons do battle Saturday night in a one-off home game for the Magic. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET inside the Kia Center.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 21

Magic-Lakers Injury Report: Davis Probable, Hachimura and Carter Jr. Questionable, Caldwell-Pope Out

The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers play Thursday night inside Crypto.com Arena. The two teams are set to tipoff at 10:30 p.m. ET. Orlando comes into the contest on the second night of a back-to-back, having fell by 11 points to the Clippers the night before across town.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Magic-Clippers Injury Report: Orlando Could Get Carter Jr. Back, Powell Out for LA

The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers do battle Wednesday night inside the Intuit Dome. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET from Inglewood, California.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 19

Nearing Return, Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. Practices Ahead of Clippers Matchup

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. went through part of the team's practice on Tuesday afternoon and will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game between the Magic and Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report from Magic writer Dan Savage.

Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 17

Wendell Carter Jr. Injury Update: Will Magic Center Play vs. Sixers on Friday?

Wendell Carter Jr. is medically cleared from a serious injury after the Orlando Magic center sustained a sprained ankle in a pre-season game against the New Orleans Pelicans last week.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / October 8

Magic extend C Wendell Carter Jr.'s contract

Center Wendell Carter Jr. is committed to the Orlando Magic into the future after signing a contract extension on Monday. The team confirmed the signing on social media but did not announce the terms.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / October 7

Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Magic have signed center Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension, according to a team press release. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the deal is for three years and $58.7 million.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11

Lakers reportedly eyeing former top-10 pick on trade market

After coming up empty thus far in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers may have a new plan. Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reports this week that center Wendell Carter Jr.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 11

Report: Lakers Interested In Trading For Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr.

According to NBA insider Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. Carter Jr.

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Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / May 11

Magic center to undergo second surgery on left hand

Magic center to undergo second surgical procedure on left hand

With the Orlando Magic out of the playoffs, center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo a second surgery on his left hand.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024

NBA props for 3/27: Amen will get the last word

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Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / February 2, 2024

Report: Magic No Longer Looking To Trade Wendell Carter Jr.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Orlando Magic are no longer looking to trade big man Wendell Carter Jr. Carter Jr. has helped the Magic rack up the eighth-best record in the Eastern Conference.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14, 2024

Could the Magic trade two former top ten picks ahead of deadline?

The bottom has fallen out on Orlando after their hot start to the season, and they may be making a move to try to recapture the magic (no pun intended).

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