Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr. missed 20 games due to a broken hand.
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. is set to undergo surgery on his left hand, the team announced.
The team also announced that the surgery is a "preventative procedure" and that it will insert a plate into Carter Jr.'s left hand to stabilize it where he suffered a fracture earlier in the year. Carter Jr. will be re-evaluated in four weeks after the surgery. Carter Jr. first suffered a fractured left hand in the Magic's fifth game of the season against the Utah Jazz. The injury forced him to miss 20 consecutive games before returning to the starting lineup.
The 6-10 center played in 55 games, his fewest since the 2020-21 season, and averaged 11 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. In the postseason, he was reinserted into the starting lineup and started five games after coming off the bench in Games 1 and 2. Carter Jr. averaged 7.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists for Orlando in its seven-game series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.: Veteran guard Joe Ingles made an impact in his first season with the Orlando Magic and has a team option for next season.: Paolo Banchero’s growth in his second season helped guide the Orlando Magic to their best season since 2011 and first playoff appearance since 2020.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BREAKING: Orlando Magic PF Wendell Carter Jr. Undergoing Surgery on HandOrlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr. missed 20 games due to a broken hand.
Read more »
Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. Reflects on 'Tough' SeasonWendell Carter Jr. dealt with injuries and challenges during his fourth season with the Orlando Magic.
Read more »
Remains of Susan Carter, Natasha Alex Carter found in West Virginia after Larry Webb confesses, diesBodies believed to belong to a mother and daughter not seen since August 2000 were found in a backyard in West Virginia hours after their suspected killer died Monday.
Read more »
Nick Carter and Aaron Carter to Be Subjects of Upcoming DocuseriesAllegations against Nick Carter and the tragic death of his brother, Aaron Carter, will be the subjects of the upcoming docuseries ‘Fallen Idols’
Read more »
Nick Carter & Aaron Carter’s Controversies Will Be the Subject of Upcoming DocuseriesThe four-part Investigation Discovery docuseries, 'Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter,' premieres on May 27.
Read more »
Milwaukee Bucks Defeat Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in Back-to-Back GamesThe Milwaukee Bucks secure victories against the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in two consecutive NBA basketball games.
Read more »