Carter (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Magic's 109-97 loss to the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament.
Carter had appeared in all 29 of the Magic's games following the All-Star break and averaged 7.4 points, 2.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 21.0 minutes, but he ended up being the odd man out Wednesday with head coach Jamahl Mosley cutting his rotation down to nine men for the playoff opener. With Jalen Suggs logging heavy minutes Wednesday as the Magic's starting point guard and with Franz Wagner and Anthony Black also beginning to see more playing time after having their minutes monitored carefully late in the regular season following their returns from extended absences, Carter will likely struggle to see the court for the duration of Orlando's playoff run.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Quiet in 16 minutes
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Carter totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 130-101 loss to Atlanta.
The Magic used a deep rotation in this blowout loss, but Carter was unable to make much of an impact in this one. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 7.3 points, 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Reverting to bench role
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Carter won't start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Carter got the starting nod in place of Jalen Suggs (illness) during Monday's loss to Indiana, but Jamal Cain will enter the starting five for Suggs in the second leg of this back-to-back. Carter has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Comes up empty in start
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Carter posted two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to Indiana.
Carter was elevated into the starting lineup after Jalen Suggs was ruled out due to an illness. Having scored in double digits in four straight games coming into Monday, the hope was that Carter would make for an interesting stream option. However, those who took a chance on him were met with nothing but disappointment, as Carter recorded arguably his worst performance since joining the Magic. At this point, he should only be on the radar for streaming purposes, if and when the schedule works in his favor.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Starting sans Suggs
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Carter will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
With Jalen Suggs (illness) joining Anthony Black (abdomen) and Franz Wagner (ankle) on the sidelines, Carter will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over 12 appearances in March, the 30-year-old guard has averaged 8.4 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per contest, though he'll likely see an uptick in minutes with the first unit.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Hits three triples in blowout loss
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Carter finished Thursday's 130-111 loss to the Hornets with 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
Carter provided a scoring spark for Orlando's second unit Thursday, reaching double-digit points for the third consecutive game. It is a notable turnaround for the veteran guard, who had failed to reach that mark in each of his previous six appearances before this stretch. Carter has maintained a consistent role in the rotation following the return of Jalen Suggs, appearing for at least 16 minutes in 16 straight outings with the Magic. Since joining the Magic in mid-February, Carter is averaging 8.2 points and 2.8 assists across 21.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Sees 20 minutes in win
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Carter finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 victory over the Cavaliers.
With Anthony Black (abdomen) and Franz Wagner (ankle) still sidelined, Carter continues to soak up additional minutes in the second unit. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 23.5 minutes with 7.7 points, 3.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Hands out six dimes off bench
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Carter racked up 10 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over Washington.
The six assists were a season-high output for Carter, but overall, it's very hard to trust him as a bench option on a game-to-game basis. He has scored in double digits in two of his last five outings, but in the other three, he's scored a combined two points. The inconsistencies in production and playing time limit his upside considerably across all formats, making him valuable only as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Fares well off bench
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Carter totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 loss to Houston.
Carter has been a hit-or-miss fantasy asset off the bench in Orlando, but he continues to see increased reps in the backcourt. Jalen Suggs returned to action Thursday and logged just 13 minutes, but once he's up to full speed, Carter is likely to see a reduced role.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Productive night in Phoenix
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Carter totaled 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime loss to the Suns.
The Magic leaned heavily on their starting lineup over four-plus quarters, and Carter was the only member of the second unit to play more than 19 minutes or score in double digits. The veteran guard struggled to break into the rotation with Chicago before being waived at the end of January, but in two games for Orlando since the All-Star break he's had a prominent role in the backcourt, averaging 14.5 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 threes, 2.5 boards, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes.
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Jevon Carter: Cut by Bulls
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The Bulls waived Carter on Saturday, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Chicago acquired Dario Saric in a salary dump Saturday, and Carter ended up being the casualty with the Bulls needing to clear a roster spot to facilitate the trade. Carter was hardly utilized this season, appearing in 22 games while averaging10.6 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Muted role continues
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Carter ended Tuesday's 138-110 victory over the Clippers with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one steal over four minutes.
Carter played four minutes during garbage time, continuing what has been a season with very little fanfare. Having only appeared in 21 regular-season games, Carter currently sits well outside the top 300 in standard leagues, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 three-pointers in 11.1 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Back in rotation Monday
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Carter registered six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.
Carter saw playing time for the first time in the past three games and for just the third time in the past 13 games. It's been another disappointing season for the veteran, who has been used only in emergencies. In 17 appearances, he has averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 three-pointers in 13.1 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Muted role continues
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Carter ended with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 123-91 loss to the Warriors.
The Bulls are still dealing with plenty of injuries, but they seem comfortable with Carter playing a strict reserve role amid Tre Jones' (ankle) absence. The veteran point guard has averaged 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14.3 minutes per contest over 14 games, failing to reach the 25-minute threshold in any outing.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Sees 16 minutes in loss
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Carter logged six points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 loss to the Nets.
The Bulls have been hit pretty hard by injuries, but Carter is still being used quite sparingly. Over his last four appearances, he's seen 10.5 minutes per contest with 2.8 points and 1.3 assists per game.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Cashes three triples in loss
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Carter accumulated 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 143-130 loss to the Pelicans.
Carter's offensive production has been very inconsistent, as he has logged duds every other game after turning in a solid shooting performance. He remains buried on the depth chart behind Josh Giddey, Coby White and Tre Jones, but Carter still finds himself in the rotation due to a slew of injuries on the wing.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Big night from downtown
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Carter posted 15 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes off the bench during Monday's 130-127 victory over the Nuggets.
The five threes were a season high for Carter, albeit in only his fourth game, and it was his best showing from beyond the arc since March 31 of last season. The journeyman guard seems to have found a home as a depth option in the Chicago backcourt after playing for four different teams in his first five years in the NBA, but with Coby White (calf) getting close to resuming a full workload, Carter will likely head back to the end of the bench in short order.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Season-high 17 minutes
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Carter finished with 11 points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 124-113 loss to the Pistons.
Carter had arguably his best game in the past 12 months, an indication of how muted his role has become. Chicago was once again without Josh Giddey (ankle), allowing Cater to move into a somewhat meaningful role. While it was great to see the veteran holding his own, this is likely nothing more than an outlier, based on what we have seen from him recently.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Another strong showing
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Carter logged 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes of Tuesday's 124-117 preseason loss to Denver.
Despite some very modest workloads, Carter has been an obvious standout during the preseason. Through four games, he's averaging 13.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in just 16.4 minutes per contest. He's firmly behind Josh Giddey and Tre Jones at point guard, but Carter is proving that he'll be ready when his name is called.
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Bulls' Jevon Carter: Plays well in win
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Carter delivered 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Thursday's 119-112 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Carter has been used sparingly in the preseason so far, though he's made the most of his minutes. Through two games, he's seeing 11.8 minutes per contest with averages of 12.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers on 64.3 percent shooting from the field. He's not guaranteed a role for Opening Night, but he's doing everything he can on his end.
