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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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. MIA 12/21)
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Latest Wendell Carter news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Wendell Carter Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL12.38.52.00.80.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 17 17 25.4 7.2 7.5 2.3 0.6 0.8 0.8 2 0 0.4 2.1 17.1% 2.1 3.1 67.3% 2.4 5.1 47.1% 2.1 2.8 74.5% 1.8 5.7 2.7 3.0 +80 57.1% 2023-24 55 48 25.6 11.0 6.9 1.7 0.5 0.6 1.2 9 0 1.2 3.1 37.4% 2.9 4.6 62.6% 4.1 7.7 52.5% 1.7 2.4 69.4% 2.0 4.9 2.2 1.4 +52 62.3% 2022-23 57 54 29.6 15.2 8.7 2.3 0.6 0.5 1.9 21 0 1.4 3.9 35.6% 4.2 6.8 62.4% 5.6 10.8 52.5% 2.5 3.4 73.8% 2.1 6.6 2.8 1.2 -41 62.1% 2021-22 62 61 29.9 15.0 10.5 2.8 0.7 0.6 1.9 33 0 1.1 3.5 32.7% 4.7 7.6 61.5% 5.8 11.0 52.5% 2.3 3.3 69.1% 2.2 8.2 2.7 1.5 -134 60.1% 2020-21 54 44 25.5 11.2 8.2 1.9 0.8 0.6 1.4 13 0 0.3 0.9 29.4% 4.0 7.5 53.0% 4.3 8.5 50.3% 2.4 3.3 73.2% 2.4 5.8 2.7 1.3 -243 56.6% 2019-20 43 43 29.2 11.3 9.4 1.2 0.8 0.8 1.7 17 0 0.1 0.7 20.7% 4.1 7.3 56.4% 4.3 8.0 53.4% 2.6 3.5 73.7% 3.2 6.2 3.8 0.7 -29 59.0% 2018-19 44 44 25.2 10.3 7.0 1.8 1.3 0.6 1.5 7 0 0.1 0.7 18.8% 4.0 7.7 51.3% 4.1 8.4 48.5% 2.0 2.5 79.5% 2.0 5.0 3.5 1.2 -292 54.1% Career 33231127.512.38.52.00.80.61.610200.72.332.6%3.96.758.1%4.69.051.6%2.33.172.8%2.36.22.91.3-60759.3% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.66.31.30.60.7Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 7 5 26.4 7.6 6.3 1.3 0.6 0.7 0.7 0 0 1.0 3.6 28.0% 1.7 3.1 54.5% 2.7 6.7 40.4% 1.1 1.6 72.7% 1.3 5.0 2.9 1.8 +22 51.1% Career 7526.47.66.31.30.60.70.7001.03.628.0%1.73.154.5%2.76.740.4%1.11.672.7%1.35.02.91.8+2251.1%
Wendell Carter
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. MIA 12/21)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1725.47.27.52.30.82.72024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB7.55.71.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.60.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%47.1%67.3%17.1%74.5%57.1%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+803.002
Wendell Carter
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 114-99211071100300.0%55100.0%8562.5%000.0%160.0+901762.5%10/7L 106-10419461011100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%241.0-1611166.7%
Preseason Totals 20.47.06.51.00.50.50.52.00.00.0%3.53.5100.0%5.53.563.6%0.00.00.0%1.55.02.0-70.514.563.6% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/21W 121-114125111002150.0%3133.3%5240.0%000.0%010.0-82050.0%12/19L 105-992910134100200.0%4250.0%6233.3%9666.7%3100.0-112550.2%12/15L 100-9127251010200.0%2150.0%4125.0%000.0%140.0-92525.0%12/10L 114-109348115112200.0%3266.7%5240.0%44100.0%382.5+1461659.2%12/8W 115-11020650011100.0%3266.7%4250.0%22100.0%140.0+1301061.5%12/6L 102-94268930002150.0%11100.0%3266.7%4375.0%180.0+1451684.0%12/4W 106-10231262100100.0%3133.3%4125.0%200.0%330.0-76120.5%12/3L 121-10619273010200.0%11100.0%3133.3%000.0%250.0-222933.3%12/1W 100-9227147121311100.0%44100.0%55100.0%4375.0%340.3+11422103.6%11/29W 123-10026127410311100.0%4375.0%5480.0%4375.0%251.3+2741888.8%11/27W 133-11917442111300.0%22100.0%5240.0%000.0%042.0+100940.0%11/3L 108-858612020200.0%3266.7%5240.0%22100.0%100.0+11851.0%10/30L 102-99281472110400.0%6583.3%10550.0%44100.0%070.0-441859.5%10/28W 119-1153111101010200.0%33100.0%5360.0%6583.3%190.0+1132372.0%10/26L 124-111303102102300.0%3133.3%6116.7%2150.0%551.0-133921.8%10/25W 116-1013181140203133.3%22100.0%5360.0%2150.0%1100.0+1112568.0%10/23W 116-972681420212150.0%5240.0%7342.9%2150.0%4102.0+3222050.8%
Regular Season Totals 25.47.27.52.30.60.80.82.10.417.1%3.12.167.3%5.12.447.1%2.82.174.5%1.85.73.0+802.716.957.1%
Wendell Carter Player Profile
Team
Orlando Magic
Birthdate
4/16/1999 (25)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'10", 270 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk 7 (CHI)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position
C
College
Duke
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Orlando Magic
2020-Present
(5 seasons)
Chicago Bulls
2018-2020
(3 seasons)
Wendell Carter Latest News
Ejected Saturday
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.
Shows signs of life
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.
Passive performance in loss
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.
Plays alongside Bitadze in return
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.
Starting, on minutes limit
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.
To see limited minutes
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.
Omitted from injury report
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.
Ruled out Monday
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.
Iffy for Monday
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.