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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.

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Magic Coach Jamahl Mosley Shares Positive Health Update for Wendell Carter Jr.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever since going down in the Orlando Magic's first preseason game this year, Wendell Carter Jr. has been considered day-to-day with a sprained left ankle.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

Magic-Spurs Injury Report: Paul, Wembanyama to Make Preseason Debuts, Carter Jr. Out

The Orlando Magic's 2024-25 NBA preseason slate continues Wednesday night, returning to action to take on the San Antonio Spurs. The game is set for an 8 p.m.

Orlando Magic News / Duke Basketball Report / October 9

Wendell Carter Update - An Extension And An Injury

And in that order too Great news for Wendell Carter as the former Duke big man has signed a significant contract extension with the Orlando Magic. His new deal is for three years and $59 million dollars.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 8

Carter Jr.'s Extension Meets Desire to Stay with Magic: 'I Wanted to Be A Part of It'

Before some other key members of the Orlando Magic's young core arrived into the team, Wendell Carter Jr. was already in the fold. When Orlando traded for Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 8

Duke Basketball Product Secures Lucrative Contract Extension

Wendell Carter Jr. signed a three-year, $59 million maximum contract extension with the Orlando Magic this week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. The 2017-18 Duke basketball one-and-done's deal now runs through the 2028-29 season, meaning he'll have received payment for at least 11 years in the league before his career is all said and done.

Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / October 8

Orlando Magic Sign Important Big Man to New 3-Year, $59 Million Contract Extension

The Orlando Magic maintained one of the key frontcourt players by signing Wendell Carter Jr. to a new three-year, $59 million contract extension on Monday night, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Wendell Carter Jr. 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 / Last Word On Sports / October 7

Magic, Former Top-10 Pick Agree To Contract Extension

Though a young team, the Orlando Magic have structure. They’ve established a defensive identity. They’ve identified a pecking order on offense. They even recognize who their core players are.

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.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 7

Magic big man signs three-year extension pushing $60M

He is entering his third year of a four-year, $50M contract that was frontloaded. The new deal will keep him under contract through the 2028-29 season.

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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 Trade Rumors: Lakers ‘Monitoring’ Magic Center Wendell Carter Jr.

Adding a big, physical center to help ease the workload of Anthony Davis has been something many within the Los Angeles Lakers have spoken about this offseason.

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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Pelicans could trade for another notable Duke product?

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

Tonight there are 12 NBA games on the schedule. Looks like the Association wanted to load up before the return of the NCAAs. Phoenix at Denver is the one we circled so it looks like we're going to be up late.

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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

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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