Magic's Jett Howard: Logs garbage time in play-in win
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Howard played the final 5:43 of Friday's 121-90 win over the Hornets in the Play-In Tournament, finishing with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.
Howard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain before being cleared in advance of the Magic's first game of the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. He didn't end up seeing any run in Wednesday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers but was able to see some minutes in garbage time Friday. Based on how he was used Wednesday and Friday, Howard doesn't look like he'll be a regular factor in the rotation during the Magic's upcoming first-round playoff series versus the Pistons.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Good to go Wednesday
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Howard (ankle) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.
Howard missed the final five outings of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain, though he'll be available for Wednesday's contest. Over 55 regular-season appearances, he averaged 5.5 points in 12.6 minutes per tilt, and he isn't guaranteed meaningful run against Philadelphia.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Iffy for Wednesday
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Howard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.
A left ankle sprain cost Howard the final five contests of the regular season, but the third-year forward has a chance to return Wednesday. If Howard cannot give it a go, Tristan da Silva would likely see an uptick in playing time in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Questionable to play Sunday
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Howard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Celtics, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Howard has missed the Magic's last four games while recovering from a left ankle sprain, but he could be available for Sunday's game. He served in a key rotational role off the bench, and in 22 outings since the All-Star break he has averaged 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.1 threes over 16.1 minutes per game. If Howard is cleared to play against Boston, then there could be less minutes available for the likes of Anthony Black and Jamal Cain.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Remaining out for Friday
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Howard (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Chicago, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
A left ankle sprain will sideline Howard for a fourth consecutive contest. His last chance to return before the end of the regular season is Sunday in Boston against the Celtics.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Another absence coming
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Howard (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Howard will be sidelined for a third straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Bulls.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Available Monday
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Howard (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Howard is available to handle his typical duties off the bench. He's averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per contest in his last four games.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Late scratch Saturday
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Howard has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat due to an illness, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Howard is battling through an illness that will sideline him for Saturday's contest, and he'll look to recover in time for Monday's game against the Hawks. He has averaged 23.0 minutes per game off the bench over his last four outings, and that playing time will likely be absorbed by Jevon Carter, Jase Richardson and Noah Penda.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Solid workload in overtime win
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Howard supplied 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime win over Washington.
Howard logged 20-plus minutes for a fourth straight game, a significant shift for a player who hadn't reached that mark in back-to-back outings at any other point this season. This sustained usage is a direct result of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) being sidelined with no definitive timetable for a return. During this four-game span, Howard has averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while knocking down 1.8 triples per contest.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Scores 14 points
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Howard contributed 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.
Howard logged 25 minutes for the second time in a row, but he fared much better this time around. He's had a limited fantasy impact this season, averaging 12.0 minutes across 42 appearances.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Perfect from downtown in rout
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Howard had 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and one block over 13 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 131-94 win over Sacramento.
It was the third-year wing's best scoring effort since he erupted for a surprising 30 points against the Celtics on Nov. 23. Howard's perfect night from beyond the arc was part of a stunning shooting performance by the Magic that saw them go 27-for-50 (54.0 percent) from long distance, with seven different Orlando players draining at least three treys. Howard is still trying to earn a consistent role in the rotation and has played double-digit minutes in just three of the last six games, failing to get on the court at all in one of them due to an ankle injury.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Available for Thursday
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Howard (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Howard saw a total of six minutes over his last two appearances for Orlando, so his availability won't matter much in fantasy hoops.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Muted role continues
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Howard provided two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one assist and one steal in two minutes during Saturday's 120-117 victory over Utah.
Howard was a non-factor yet again, continuing what has been another frustrating campaign. Despite providing Orlando with a much-needed perimeter threat, Howard simply hasn't been able to carve out a meaningful role for himself. In 32 appearances this season, he has averaged just 4.8 points and 0.9 three-pointers in 10.6 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Cleared from injury report
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Howard (illness) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Howard is available to play off the bench Thursday after missing consecutive outings with an illness. With the Orlando frontcourt now fully healthy, Howard may not see meaningful playing time against Charlotte.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Questionable to play Sunday
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Howard (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in London, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The illness previously kept Howard from playing in Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin. While Howard could be back in action for the second of the Magic's two games in Europe, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation even if he sheds his questionable tag.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Out with illness
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Howard is a late scratch against the Grizzlies on Thursday due to an illness, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Howard has been a minimal part of Orlando's rotation, and he most recently logged nine minutes against the 76ers on Jan. 9. His absence won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops, especially with Franz Wagner (ankle) returning to action.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Available for Friday
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Howard (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Howard is no longer on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. He has averaged 11.9 minutes per tilt over his last six appearances.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Late addition to injury report
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Howard (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Howard was an extremely late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Wednesday. He'll likely be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 3:00 p.m. ET. The 22-year-old forward hasn't logged more than five minutes in any of Orlando's last four games, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Strong showing from second unit
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Howard recorded 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to Denver.
Howard got a chance at some extended run Thursday, given that Jalen Suggs (hip), Jonathan Isaac (hip) and Tristan da Silva (shoulder) were all sidelined. The 29 minutes matched a season high, so Howard's fantasy prospects are likely to hinge upon the availability of some of Orlando's key players in Saturday's tilt against Utah.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Logs 20 minutes in loss
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Howard racked up five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to Houston.
Despite not having a consistent role in Orlando, Howard ended up leading the second unit in points and minutes played Sunday, even though the bench as a whole did not produce much at all. As long as Paolo Banchero (groin) is sidelined, expect Howard to back up Tristan da Silva.
