Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) won't play on Wednesday versus Washington. He was a late addition to the injury report with right knee soreness and has now been ruled out. Goga Bitadze is starting in his place. The Georgian giant has previously averaged 7.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in 23.8 minutes as a member of the first unit this season. He's in a great position to make noise on Wednesday, as only San Antonio has given up more points to opposing centers than Washington, and the Wizards allow by far the most rebounds per 48 minutes to the position.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards. Isaac worked 18 minutes off the bench Tuesday versus Charlotte, and the team doesn't want to push him too hard, as the 26-year-old has only just returned from a knee injury. Caleb Houstan saw a big boost in playing time during Isaac's most recent absence, but the second-year player has struggled to make an impact and isn't a recommended fantasy target.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington. Heading into Wednesday, Harris was listed as questionable for the game after playing 22 minutes in Tuesday's matchup against Charlotte, but he has now been officially ruled out. The veteran is dealing with a right calf strain, and the team is giving him some extra rest. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black should be the biggest beneficiaries of Harris' absence in a very favorable matchup against a poor defensive team.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Wizards. The team is finishing off a back-to-back and might elect to avoid overloading Isaac, who's had all kinds of injury troubles in his career. Isaac logged 18 minutes off the bench Tuesday versus Charlotte and had a good outing with 11 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block. Caleb Houstan figures to be more involved in the rotation on Wednesday if Isaac doesn't play, but he's a guy fantasy managers can safely ignore.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Washington. The Magic are completing a back-to-back and might sit Harris on Wednesday for right calf injury management purposes. Harris' absence would open up a spot in the first unit. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are the main backups to Harris, while Markelle Fultz (rest) will also be an additional backcourt option on Wednesday after sitting out the first leg of the back-to-back. Washington has the worst defensive rating among all teams but plays with the highest pace in the league, so this is a dream matchup for Magic players.