Wendell Carter Jr.

Carter Jr. was given a questionable tag on Tuesday before being downgraded to out on Wednesday. The questionable tag hints that he is nearing a return, but until he's back, Goga Bitadze should continue to start.

Carter Jr. has now missed a handful of games due to his foot injury. He went through part of the team's practice on Tuesday, though, and at least has a chance to play on Wednesday with the questionable tag.

Carter will remain sidelined for another game, which means Goga Bitadze will continue to start. He should be streamed until WCJ is cleared to play.

Bitadze has recorded four double-doubles in the eight games he's started for the injured Wendell Carter Jr. During this period, he has provided top-60 per-game value in 9-cat formats. The 17 points scored on Monday were a season-high for Bitadze, who is still rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues. With Orlando completing its road trip with a Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back against the Clippers and Lakers, Goga is worth adding, even if Carter is cleared to return.

It appears like Carter will be ruled out for a seventh straight game on Monday. The Magic big man has been banged up in 2024-25 and Goga Bitadze will continue to start for the foreseeable future.