<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-fans-celebrate-markelle-fultz-return-loss-warriors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kings Fans celebrate Markelle Fultz’s return in loss to Warriors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-news-Fans-celebrate-Markelle-Fultzs-return-in-loss-to-Warriors-Fans-REAX.jpg"></figure><h1>Kings Fans celebrate Markelle Fultz’s return in loss to Warriors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-22T11:39:31-08:00">February 22nd, 11:39am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-22T11:39:31-08:00">February 22nd, 11:39am</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz made his debut in Friday’s 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-markelle-fultz-agrees-sacramento-contract">Fultz signed with the Kings on February 12</a>, fans reacted to his debut on social media throughout the night. After a five-year stint with the Orlando Magic, it was the former first-overall pick’s first game of the 2024-25 campaign.</p><p>Fultz finished with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and one assist in Friday’s loss to the Warriors, which triggered positive reviews on his return to the NBA by users on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“my craziest hoop opinion is that there’s still all-star potential with Markelle Fultz,” <a href="https://x.com/game7dmo/status/1893268437016715430" rel="noopener">posted</a> one user. Another <a href="https://x.com/TTB1k/status/1893284407051436149" rel="noopener">user</a> replied, “Easily it’s so easy to see with the way he moves, his pace, his iq and still overall ability.”</p><p>Another fan <a href="https://x.com/kenzofuku/status/1893161242229153851" rel="noopener">pointed</a> to Fultz’s history of injuries ultimately stunting his NBA potential on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“I still think if Markelle Fultz’s shoulder wasn’t anomically injured, he would have been special.</p><p>https://twitter.com/CigarCurry/status/1893161309275070949</p><p>Fultz’s first field goal came on a fast-break layup in the third quarter, per Kings’ NBC Sports.</p><p>https://twitter.com/NBCSKings/status/1893160287953424385</p><p>Then, Fultz’s dunk in transition got Kings fans really excited, per ABC 10’s Matt George.</p><p>https://twitter.com/MattGeorgeSAC/status/1893161626775495151</p><p>Watching Fultz scoring in his Kings debut even had one Magic <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicCastle407/status/1893171254615568700" rel="noopener">fan</a> rethinking whether their team made a mistake in letting him go at the end of 2023-24.</p><p>https://twitter.com/MagicCastle407/status/1893171254615568700</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/best-nba-free-agents-available-right-before-2024-25-training-camp">Fultz’s name popped up as a free-agent option</a> before training camp, but it never materialized into a contract until the Kings’ signing.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz reacts to Kings signing</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-guard-Markelle-Fultz.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kings guard Markelle Fultz reacted to signing with his new team on social media. Fultz averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, but his best season with the Magic was when he was a starter averaging 14.0 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 2022-23.</p><p>After the news of his signing with the Kings broke, Fultz <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkelleF/status/1889882526040342791" rel="noopener">posted</a> to his X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“God’s play,” Fultz said, accompanied with a prayer hands emoji.</p><p>https://twitter.com/MarkelleF/status/1889882526040342791/</p><p> </p><p>Fultz and the Kings will host the Hornets on Monday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kings Fans celebrate Markelle Fultz’s return in loss to Warriors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/kings-news-markelle-fultz-agrees-sacramento-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz agrees to Kings contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Former-No.-1-NBA-draft-pick-Markelle-Fultz-agrees-to-Sacramento-contract.png"></figure><h1>Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz agrees to Kings contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-12T19:59:42-08:00">February 12th, 7:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-12T20:31:04-08:00">February 12th, 8:31pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-zach-lavine-reacts-lighting-first-beam-after-bulls-trade">Sacramento Kings are trying to make a push</a> towards the playoffs as the All-Star break approaches, and they are making some moves to add reinforcements just after the trade deadline. On Wednesday night, the Kings <a href="https://x.com/shamscharania/status/1889881383084105904" rel="noopener">agreed to a deal</a> with former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.</p><p>Fultz was highly coveted coming out of Washington but didn’t pan out as a star in the NBA. He has still been a productive player in the league with the Orlando Magic after injuries cut his stint with the Philadelphia 76ers short. Over the last two seasons in Orlando, Fultz made 103 appearances and 78 starts. He averaged 14 points per game during the 2022-23 season but has been a free agent and not played this season.</p><p>The Kings were in desperate need of point guard help after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-deaaron-fox-trade-draws-brutally-honest-malik-monk-admission">trading De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs</a> at the trade deadline. However, Sacramento is still in eighth place in the Western Conference and can make a run at the postseason.</p><p>Fultz should immediately step into the rotation for Sacramento, who is currently playing a full rotation that does not have a true point guard. Malik Monk has assumed the de-facto point guard duties in the starting lineup, and Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan handle the ball-handling duties when Monk is on the bench. Having a true table setter on the court will make life much easier for the Kings as they try to string some wins together down the stretch.</p><p>If the Kings can get hot, they even have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament when the season ends. Sacramento is currently just two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 6 spot in the West, so the Kings are within striking distance. Nobody would have predicted this kind of success for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-how-kings-sloppy-mike-brown-firing-helped-speed-up-deaaron-fox-trade-exit">Kings after they fired head coach Mike Brown</a> earlier in the season, but they are starting to play their best basketball at the right time, and Fultz should only help with that.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz agrees to Kings contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/markelle-fultz-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultzs-net-worth-in-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-07T10:28:56-07:00">October 7th, 10:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-07T10:28:56-07:00">October 7th, 10:28am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Fultz is a professional basketball player who is currently one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/best-nba-free-agents-available-right-before-2024-25-training-camp">best free agents available to be signed</a> before NBA training camps start. He most recently played for the Orlando Magic and was the 2017 NBA Draft’s first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s a closer look at Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate)</b></h2><p>Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/markelle-fultz-net-worth/" rel="noopener">is $5 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth.</p><p>Markelle Fultz was born on May 29, 1998, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He attended DeMatha Catholic High, where Fultz kick-started his amateur basketball career.</p><p>As a senior, Fultz averaged 19.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. He also accumulated 278 assists for the season, which set the school’s record. After graduating from high school, Fultz was named a McDonald’s All-American.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz’s college career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultz-on-the-Washington-bench.jpg"><figcaption>James Snook-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Coming out of high school, Fultz was <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/203881/markelle-fultz" rel="noopener">a five-star prospect</a>, according to ESPN. As a blue-chip prospect, he received offers from college basketball programs such as Xavier, West Virginia, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Virginia, USC, UConn, Texas, South Carolina, Penn State, Oklahoma State, North Carolina, NC State, Miami, Memphis, Maryland, Louisville, Kansas, Georgetown, Florida State, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Washington. Fultz would commit to Washington.</p><p>Fultz was a one-and-done prospect for Washington Basketball. In his lone season, Fultz suited up for 25 games, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 48% from the field overall.</p><p>The Washington Huskies posted a 9-22 record for the 2016-2017 season. Nevertheless, the former five-star prospect still managed to make the First Team All-Pac 12 and Third Team All-American.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz is drafted by the 76ers</b></h2><p>After just one season with Washington, Fultz decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft. On draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Fultz in the first round with the first-overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after getting drafted, Fultz signed a four-year rookie deal worth $37.4 million with the Sixers, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/23596/markelle-fultz" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>. In his rookie season, Fultz only averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game on 41% shooting from the field overall.</p><p>Fultz only suited up in 14 games after a shoulder <a href="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/12/21/18150729/markelle-fultz-shot-mystery-2018-timeline" rel="noopener">injury</a> sidelined him for the rest of the season. In his sophomore season, the 2017 first-overall pick returned to action. He put up 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while hitting a 42% clip from the field.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz is traded to the Magic</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Markelle-Fultz-drives-to-the-basket.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After two underwhelming seasons with the Sixers, they traded Fultz to the Orlando Magic in a deal involving Jonathan Simmons and a handful of draft picks midway through the 2018-2019 season. In his first season with Orlando, Fultz improved his numbers to 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 47% overall.</p><p>Furthermore, since his acquisition, the Magic made two-straight playoff appearances. In the 2020 Playoffs, Fultz tallied 12.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game on 40% shooting. However, the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated the Magic in five games during the first round.</p><p>Coming off a solid season with the Magic, they rewarded Fultz with a three-year contract extension worth $50 million, according to a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2918806-markelle-fultz-magic-agree-to-3-year-50m-contract-extension" rel="noopener">report</a> by Sports Illustrated. Fresh from signing the extension, Fultz continued to by haunted by injuries. After playing in only eight games, the former first-overall pick was sidelined with a torn left ACL, based on <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30664706/orlando-magic-markelle-fultz-injures-left-knee-return-vs-cleveland-cavaliers" rel="noopener">reports</a>.</p><p>In the 2021-2022 season, Fultz returned to action for the Magic. He put up 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field.</p><p>But a year later, Fultz had the best season of his NBA career. He averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while making 51% of his shots from the field.</p><p>In the recently concluded 2023-2024 season, which saw the Magic fully guaranteed Fultz’ $17 million salary, the former first-overall pick registered 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per outing on 47% shooting.</p><p>Fultz also helped the Magic secure a spot in the 2024 Playoffs. Unfortunately, the Magic were sent home by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven grueling games.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz’s endorsement deals</b></h2><p>Although Fultz hasn’t played up to par with the league’s expectations, the Magic guard was still one of the best amateur basketball players that went first overall at the 2017 NBA Draft.</p><p>As a result, it isn’t surprising that the former first-overall pick signed a long-term deal with Nike before draft night, based on an <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716130-markelle-fultz-nike-agree-to-multiyear-endorsement-contract" rel="noopener">article</a> by Bleacher Report. However, specific terms of the deal were never disclosed to the public.</p><p>Nevertheless, did Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024 stun you?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz’s net worth in 2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-orlandos-latest-addition-is-bad-news-for-markelle-fultzs-chances-of-returning');   ga('set', 'title', 'Orlando’s latest addition is bad news for Markelle Fultz’s chances of returning');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Orlandos-latest-addition-is-bad-news-for-Markelle-Fultzs-chances-of-returning.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Orlando’s latest addition is bad news for Markelle Fultz’s chances of returning</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-17T14:25:11-07:00">July 17th, 2:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-17T14:25:11-07:00">July 17th, 2:25pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic have positioned themselves as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magics-best-move-in-2024-nba-free-agency">significant players during the 2024 NBA offseason</a>, executing several key maneuvers that have reshaped their roster and perhaps signaled an impending departure for Markelle Fultz, a former top draft pick whose future with the franchise now hangs in the balance.</p><p>The Magic’s active offseason was highlighted by their selection of Tristan da Silva with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. The 6’8″ forward out of Germany has quickly made his presence felt, particularly in the Summer League where he showcased his skills by scoring 23 points along with four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a recent game. Da Silva has proven he can shoot at an elite level, defend, and even handle playmaking duties, attributes that have energized the team’s prospects.</p><h2><b>Orlando bolster’s roster with seasoned vets with championship experience</b></h2><p>Further bolstering their lineup, the Magic successfully acquired veteran sharpshooter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in a significant move, signing him to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-leaving-nuggets-for-orlando">three-year, $66 million deal</a>. Caldwell-Pope, who came over from the Denver Nuggets, brings a consistent long-range threat to the squad, having maintained a career three-point shooting percentage of 36.9% and hitting 40% or better in three of his last four seasons. This addition addresses a glaring need for Orlando — enhancing their perimeter scoring capability. Caldwell-Pope also brings championship experience, having won titles with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Nuggets, which adds a seasoned presence to the team.</p><p>In addition to Caldwell-Pope, the Magic re-signed Gary Harris to a two-year, $14 million deal and Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract, securing depth and continuity in their roster.</p><p>The most telling move, however, <a href="https://x.com/MikeAScotto/status/1813635447446491293" rel="noopener">involves the signing of veteran guard</a> Cory Joseph to a two-year deal, with the second year being a team option. This contract grants the Magic financial flexibility while adding an experienced player to their backcourt. Joseph, a 2014 NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs, brings a wealth of experience and has had stints with multiple teams over his career. Despite a reduction in his playing time recently, Joseph recorded his best three-point shooting season in 2021-22, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly from beyond the arc.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sources: The Orlando Magic and free agent guard Cory Joseph have agreed to a two-year deal, <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopshype?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hoopshype</a> has learned. Joseph is represented by <a href="https://twitter.com/KlutchSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KlutchSports</a> CEO Rich Paul. <a href="https://t.co/q8CYeJJDci">pic.twitter.com/q8CYeJJDci</a></p><p>— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/1813635447446491293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Cory Joseph’s arrival signals potential changes for Magic’s guard lineup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cory-Joseph.jpg"><figcaption>© John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Joseph’s arrival to the Magic could be seen as a direct challenge to Markelle Fultz’s role with the team. Fultz, who has been with the Magic for five seasons after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers, has faced a series of setbacks, including a severe case of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and an ACL tear in 2021. These injuries have limited his playtime, restricting him to fewer than 60 games per season since the injury.</p><p>Despite these challenges, Fultz managed to rejuvenate his career with Orlando, particularly in the 2022-23 season when he averaged 13.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. His contributions were pivotal in helping the Magic recover from a poor start to finish the season with a record of 34-48. The following season, Fultz continued to play a critical role as Orlando improved their record to 47-35, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, although they were eventually ousted in seven games by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.</p><p>The decision to invest in Joseph, coupled with the rise of other young talents, casts doubt on Fultz’s future with the team. Fultz, whose market value exceeds a minimum contract, finds himself in a precarious position as the franchise appears ready to move forward without him. His departure, should it occur, would mark the end of an era that saw him overcome significant personal and professional hurdles.</p><p>As the Magic continue to refine their roster and set their sights on a deeper playoff run, the decisions made this offseason could define the team’s trajectory for years to come. While the additions of players like Caldwell-Pope and Joseph are designed to strengthen the team immediately, they also reflect a strategy that could see Orlando parting ways with one of its most resilient players. The next few months will be crucial in determining how these moves ultimately shape the future of the franchise and the careers of its players, particularly that of Markelle Fultz.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Orlando’s latest addition is bad news for Markelle Fultz’s chances of returning

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-orlando-key-jalen-suggs-markelle-fultz-injury-update-for-nets-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic get key Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz injury update for Nets clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-news-orlando-gets-key-jalen-suggs-markelle-fultz-injury-update-for-nets-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic get key Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz injury update for Nets clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-12T17:33:03-07:00">March 12th, 5:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-12T17:33:03-07:00">March 12th, 5:33pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is based in Los Angeles and currently covers basketball at every level from NBA/WNBA to men/women college and boys/girls high school.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Other</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic are the surprise team of the season. After several years of futility, the Magic are not only <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-bancheros-beautiful-message-epic-game-winner-pistons" rel="noopener">firmly in the playoff picture</a> in the Eastern Conference, but fighting for a top four seed and homecourt advantage in the first round. They Magic recently signed head coach Jamahl Mosley to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-contract-extension" rel="noopener">contract extension</a> and they received more good news on the injury front. Both Jalen Suggs and Markelle Fultz are <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1767621163230822535" rel="noopener">expected to return</a> to the lineup for the team’s game agains the Brooklyn Nets as per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.</p><p>Neither Jalen Suggs nor Markelle Fultz appeared on the Magic injury report ahead of the game. Suggs has been dealing with a thigh injury while Fultz has a knee injury. Suggs has missed the last two games for the Magic while Fultz only missed one. Both players have been key contributors this season.</p><p>Suggs has been averaging a career-high 12.2 points per game, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals with splits of 46 percent shooting from the field, 39.3 percent shooting from the three point line and 75.7 percent shooting from the free throw line.</p><p>Fultz has been averaging 8.2 points per game, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals with splits of 49 percent shooting from the field, 10 percent shooting from the three point line and 60 percent shooting from the free throw line.</p><p>The Magic are currently 37-28 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are only half a game behind the New York Knicks for the fourth seed. The last time the team made the playoffs was the 2019-20 season and the last time they had a wining record was the 2018-19 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic get key Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz injury update for Nets clash

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic, rebounding from a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-message-magic-slump" rel="noopener">disappointing 107-106 road loss</a> to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, bounced back with a commanding 113-98 victory over the red-hot Phoenix Suns Sunday night. The Suns, coming into the game as one of the league’s formidable teams with victories in 7 of their last 8 contests, had previously bested the Magic in a close New Year’s Eve matchup, winning 112-107. Despite the Suns’ momentum and the Magic’s recent slump — winning only 2 out of their last 9 games — Orlando’s performance signified a significant turnaround.</p><h2>Markelle Fultz shines with season-best performance</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/magic-defense-markelle-fultzs-big-game-slow-down-red-hot-devin-booker-suns-in-15-point-blowout_2.webp"></figure><p>Markelle Fultz, playing a crucial role in the win, delivered his season’s best performance, notching 14 points, 4 assists, and 5 steals, while impressively shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Fultz started the game on a high note, scoring 8 points in the first quarter alone and going 4 for 5 in his shot attempts, setting the tone for the Magic’s offensive rhythm. This standout performance came after a notable uptick in his recent games, where he averaged 11.5 points and 3 assists, marking a positive trend after a season previously marred by injuries.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Magic dismantle the Suns in the 4th quarter for a big win 🔥</p><p>Paolo Banchero:<br>26 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 9-of-18 FG</p><p>Markelle Fultz:<br>14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 7-of-10 FG <a href="https://t.co/j5ruDbdS5F">pic.twitter.com/j5ruDbdS5F</a></p><p>— Magic Nation (@MagicNationCP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicNationCP/status/1751785690772459634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Magic defense forces Suns to commit 22 turnovers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/magic-defense-markelle-fultzs-big-game-slow-down-red-hot-devin-booker-suns-in-15-point-blowout_4.webp"></figure><p>Despite trailing for a significant portion of the game and facing a Suns team shooting 56.2%, the Magic’s defense emerged as the pivotal game-changer. Orlando compelled the Suns into committing over 22 turnovers, a number well above their season average of 14.9 and also higher than the Magic’s opponents’ average of 15.2 turnovers per game, a figure that ranks as <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/opponent?dir=A&amp;sort=OPP_TOV">the second-highest in the league</a>.</p><p>This defensive tenacity marked the 12th occasion this season that the Magic’s robust defense has successfully held an opponent under 100 points, showcasing their ability to enforce turnovers and control the game’s tempo.</p><p>Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley further <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video">emphasized the physicality and determination</a> of the team’s defensive effort.</p><p>“I thought it was very physical. I mean our guys… the great part about that is that our guys embraced it. There were a couple of screens that we ran through. There were a lot of tags in pick and rolls that, you know, standing guys up early the right way. But again, I mean it’s who we are, we’ve got to be physical and defend the right way and disrupt teams and not make it easy for them as they come on our home floor,” Mosley remarked.</p><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac and Magic defense shut down Suns in fourth quarter</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/magic-defense-markelle-fultzs-big-game-slow-down-red-hot-devin-booker-suns-in-15-point-blowout_3.webp"></figure><p>During the final quarter, the Magic’s defensive strategy came to full fruition. Despite the Suns initially shooting 75%, they encountered an unyielding defense and were held without a field goal for an astonishing 8 minutes. The Magic’s formidable lineup, featuring Markelle Fultz, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, and Moritz Wagner, proved instrumental in this defensive lockdown.</p><p>Jonathan Isaac was at the forefront of the defensive onslaught. He commented on the <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video">team’s fourth-quarter performance.</a></p><p>“Man, super just proud and excited. That’s the identity of this team and when we really lock into it, there’s no team that we can’t stop… For us to get it done like that, especially with the way (Devin) Booker was rolling; to kind of shut them up in the fourth quarter, it’s amazing. I’m just glad to be a part of it, and I want to just continue to roll.”</p><p>Isaac, leading the defense, ended the night with 9 points, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, and was instrumental in limiting the Suns to just 13 points in the final quarter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Frank Vogel after the Orlando Magic’s 113-98 win over the Phoenix Suns: “Not a lot of teams are built the way they are. They are a massive team.” <a href="https://t.co/IcgwHAh1mC">https://t.co/IcgwHAh1mC</a></p><p>— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1751787103049183506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Mosley lauded the team’s performance, particularly in the critical final quarter.</p><p>“I couldn’t be more proud… Their communication, their switching, their navigating the right situation offensively. Keeping each other involved, understanding what the matchups were on the floor… you continue to ask for them to grow and learn and read different situations and that’s what they did putting that together.”</p><p>On the opposing side, Phoenix Suns Head Coach Frank Vogel recognized the challenges posed by the Magic’s robust defense, remarking, “I don’t think a lot of teams are built the way they are. They’re a massive team… We didn’t do it well enough or handle the pressure well enough tonight.”</p><p>The Magic’s victory brings their season record to 24-22. They now look ahead to their next matchup against Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks, set for Monday night at 8:30 PM ET. With a defense that has proven its ability to stifle even the most potent offenses and a team that continues to show growth and resilience, the Magic are poised to make their mark in the upcoming games.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic defense, Markelle Fultz’s big game slow down red-hot Devin Booker, Suns in 15-point blowout

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/best-markelle-fultz-trade-destinations-if-magic-move-on-former-no-1-pick');   ga('set', 'title', 'Best Markelle Fultz trade destinations if Magic move on from former No. 1 pick');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/best-markelle-fultz-trade-destinations-if-magic-move-on-from-former-no-1-pick.webp"></figure><h1>Best Markelle Fultz trade destinations if Magic move on from former No. 1 pick</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-18T12:09:13-08:00">January 18th, 12:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-18T12:15:53-08:00">January 18th, 12:15pm</time><address><a>Mike Cruz</a>Mike Cruz is an editorial writer at ClutchPoints, primarily covering the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a hot start to the 2023-24 season, the Orlando Magic are in the midst of a slump that has bumped them from as high as 2nd down to 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. Amidst their drop-off, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murrays-epic-game-winner-vs-magic-sparks-wild-trade-talk">the Magic</a> are reportedly looking to make some moves ahead of the February trade deadline.</p><p>Center Wendell Carter Jr. has seen his name pop up in trade rumors over the last couple of weeks. Over the weekend, NBA <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-season-what-happens-next?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=140680841&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;utm_medium=email">insider</a> Marc Stein reported that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-markelle-fultz-joins-wendell-carter-jr-trade-block">the Magic are also</a> exploring what they could get in the trade market for former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz.</p><p>Fultz seemed to have found a home in Orlando after a failed stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team that drafted him 1st overall in 2017. However, the 25-year-old has been saddled with injuries over the past few campaigns.</p><p>The point guard has only appeared in 10 games this season due to a knee injury. As a result of his injury issues, his production has also dropped. After playing 60 games and averaging career-bests of <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/fultzma01.html">14.0 points</a> and 5.7 assists last season, Fultz is only tallying 8.0 points and 3.7 assists this year.</p><p>The Magic have a plethora of talented guards on their roster such as Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and rookie Anthony Black. As such, this has made Fultz somewhat of an expendable asset. Likewise, Fultz, who is earning $17 million this season, is on an expiring deal. If he and the Magic cannot come to terms on a contract extension, they could make the most of his value by trading him ahead of the deadline.</p><p>Should Markelle Fultz be on the trade block, here are some potential destinations for the former No. 1 overall pick.</p><h2><b>San Antonio Spurs</b></h2><p>The San Antonio Spurs have a dire need for a point guard to pair with Victor Wembanyama. The Jeremy Sochan point guard experiment failed miserably. Thankfully for Spurs fans sake, the team has finally ended whatever that monstrosity of an experiment was. Tre Jones, who started 65 of his 68 appearances last season, has now started the last seven games. While that’s a step in the right direction, San Antonio could still use an upgrade at point guard.</p><p>Enter Markelle Fultz, who isn’t necessarily the best trade option out there. But he is an upgrade nonetheless. When healthy, Fultz has shown that he is capable of running a team. He showed that just last season when he put up productive numbers on solid efficiency. He made 51.4 percent of his field goals and only turned the ball over 2.3 times per contest.</p><p>The Spurs have 34 draft picks at their expense until 2030, with 15 of those picks coming in the first round. San Antonio could send some second rounders and include Doug McDermott in the deal. Magic fans won’t necessarily like that McDermott and a few second rounders is the best they could do for the point guard.</p><p>But Fultz is on an expiring deal and this is a better return than they letting him walk away for nothing. Likewise, McDermott is 45.8 percent from beyond the arc on decent volume (3.7 attempts), so the Magic, which are the worst three-point shooting team in the league, could certainly use him as a sniper off the bench.</p><h2><b>Philadelphia 76ers</b></h2><p>Here’s an intriguing thought: how about a Markelle Fultz reunion in Philadelphia? Sure, the Philadelphia 76ers fumbled the way they handled Fultz during his first two years with the franchise. But if exes can give each other a second chance, Fultz and the Sixers can as well.</p><p>Since arriving in Orlando, Fultz has developed into a solid floor general who can control the pace of the game and be a stabilizing presence in the backcourt. He is also capable of playing off-ball, which makes him a good fit alongside the two Sixers stars Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.</p><p>Likewise, Fultz is also capable of putting pressure on the rim with his ability to attack the basket. The Sixers have a ton of capable shooters, including Embiid, who can open up the lane for him to drive to the cup or go for his mid-range jumpers in the middle of the lane, which he has mastered quite well.</p><p>Like with San Antonio’s deal, the Sixers can send a package of Marcus Morris Sr. and a second-round pick or two to acquire their former No. 1 overall pick.</p><p>Morris doesn’t carry the best reputation out there, but he could add some more toughness and forward depth to this young Magic squad. And while his production has dropped, he is still an efficient shooter from beyond the arc, which will help address Orlando’s outside shooting woes. On the season, Morris is shooting <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/morrima03.html">44.4 percent</a> from three.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Best Markelle Fultz trade destinations if Magic move on from former No. 1 pick

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-markelle-fultz-joins-wendell-carter-jr-trade-block');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Markelle Fultz joins Wendell Carter Jr. on trade block');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Markelle_Fultz_joins_Wendell_Carter_Jr._on_trade_block.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Markelle Fultz joins Wendell Carter Jr. on trade block</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-14T14:23:09-08:00">January 14th, 2:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-14T14:23:09-08:00">January 14th, 2:23pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic have been slumping over the past 10 games, dropping them down the Eastern Conference standings. Amid that current slide, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-long-list-of-injuries-vs-thunder-wont-please-fans" rel="noopener">Magic have begun planning</a> a pair of potential trades.</p><p>Orlando is exploring what Markelle Fultz <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-season-what-happens-next?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=140680841&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">would land in a trade</a>, via NBA insider Marc Stein. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-markelle-fultz-returns-from-2-month-injury-absence-vs-hawks" rel="noopener">Fultz is playing on</a> an expiring $17 million contract.</p><p>The point guard joins big man Wendell Carter Jr., who has also heard his name come up in trade rumors. With the Magic having plenty of intriguing pieces on their roster, Orlando could go in numerous directions at the 2024 NBA trade deadline.</p><p>If they don’t believe they can sign, or are unwilling to sign, Fultz to a long-term extension, a trade might be their best option. The point guard has played in just eight games this season as he battles through a knee injury. When on the floor, Fultz has averaged eight points, 3.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.</p><p>Carter Jr. has dealt with a hand injury of his own this season, limiting him to just 13 games. In his absence, Goga Bitadze has stepped up and looked the part of a starting center. To many around the league, that has made Carter expendable. When he has played this season, Carter has averaged 8.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.</p><p>At 21-28, Orlando is still in the middle of the playoff hunt, But if the season were to end, they would be in the Play-In Tournament. As the Magic look to capitalize on their success and build toward the future, Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter Jr. have become available in trades.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Markelle Fultz joins Wendell Carter Jr. on trade block

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-markelle-fultz-returns-from-2-month-injury-absence-vs-hawks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz returns from 2-month injury absence vs. Hawks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic_news_Markelle_Fultz_returns_from_2-month_injury_absence_vs._Hawks_copy-1024x574.webp"><figcaption>Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz is set to return from a two-month hiatus in the upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks.</figcaption></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz returns from 2-month injury absence vs. Hawks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-07T15:06:57-08:00">January 7th, 3:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-07T15:09:56-08:00">January 7th, 3:09pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In what can be described as a considerable uplift for the Orlando Magic, Markelle Fultz, the team’s 25-year-old guard, is poised for a much-anticipated return in the forthcoming matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Fultz’s season has been marred by injuries, limiting his court presence to a mere five games, with his most recent play being the November 9 confrontation, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-further-cements-atlanta-legacy-with-stellar-night-in-win-vs-magic" rel="noopener">which concluded in a loss</a> to the Hawks in Mexico City.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tonight’s Magic starters vs Hawks: </p><p>Jalen Suggs<br>Caleb Houstan <br>Chuma Okeke<br>Paolo Banchero <br>Goga Bitadze</p><p>Anthony Black, &amp; Markelle Fultz are available for tonight’s contest while Wendell Carter Jr. (right knee tendinitis) will not play. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magictogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magictogether</a></p><p>— Julian Ojeda (@jowepafm) <a href="https://twitter.com/jowepafm/status/1744126266687590698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Markelle Fultz Set To Return After Two-Month Hiatus</b></h2><p>During his constrained appearances this season, Fultz has posted commendable statistics, averaging 11.4 points, 4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. His shooting accuracy stands at an impressive 48.2% from the field. Fultz’s reintegration into the lineup is a substantial development for the Magic, a team that has recently exemplified a newfound poise in sealing victories and amassing a respectable record. Currently standing at 20-15, the team has notably transcended their early-season challenges.</p><p>Reflecting on the previous season, Fultz’s influence was profoundly evident. He was instrumental in the Magic’s remarkable recovery from a disheartening 5-20 start, effectively altering the team’s trajectory. His contributions were not just limited to scoring; his defensive prowess and playmaking ability were central to the team’s rejuvenation.</p><p>In preparation for his return, Head Coach Jamahl Mosley has outlined a cautious strategy for Markelle Fultz’s reintegration. Fultz is <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1744110582796521563">anticipated to play under a minutes restriction</a>, participating for approximately 12 to 16 minutes per game. This strategy is prudently designed to facilitate a gradual comeback and to mitigate any potential risk of exacerbating his injury.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magic</a> coach Jamahl Mosley said Markelle Fultz will be on a minutes restriction in his first game back since Nov. 9. Orlando will keep him between 12-16 minutes vs. Hawks.</p><p>“Having him out there is just an important piece to what we do,” Mosley said. <a href="https://t.co/x7lhf1aKml">pic.twitter.com/x7lhf1aKml</a></p><p>— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1744110582796521563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Magic’s journey this season is emblematic of their evolution and tenacity. The re-entry of Fultz, albeit in a restricted role, is poised to inject an additional layer of dynamism into a squad that has already been surpassing pre-season forecasts.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz returns from 2-month injury absence vs. Hawks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-jalen-suggs-markelle-fultz-final-injury-updates-vs-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic: Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz gets final injury updates vs. Celtics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jalen-Suggs-Markelle-Fultz-final-injury-updates-vs.-Celtics.webp"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic: Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz gets final injury updates vs. Celtics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-12-17T12:01:42-08:00">December 17th, 12:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-12-17T12:13:06-08:00">December 17th, 12:13pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Orlando Magic get set for their Sunday game against the Boston Celtics, updates on their injured players have become a focal point. Jalen Suggs, who suffered a left wrist sprain in the team’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-jamahl-mosley-admit-21-turnovers-detrimental-in-loss-to-celtics" rel="noopener">recent 128-111 loss</a> to the Celtics, will return to the court. This news offers a ray of hope for the Magic, who are looking to rebound from their last encounter with the Celtics.</p><p>However, the Magic will be without two other key players in Markelle Fultz and Joe Ingles.</p><p>Fultz’s ongoing recovery from left knee tendinitis continues to sideline him. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-markelle-fultz-injury-update-vs-celtics" rel="noopener">being listed as questionable</a> before Friday’s game, the team has confirmed that Fultz will not be participating in Sunday’s game. This season, Fultz has been limited to just five appearances, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. His shooting accuracy stands at an impressive 48.2 percent from the field, underscoring the impact of his absence on the team’s performance.</p><p>The situation regarding Joe Ingles was uncertain until close to tip-off. Ingles, who is dealing with a left ankle sprain, was ruled out about an hour before the game. His contribution is especially crucial for the Magic, a team that finds itself in the <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?dir=D&amp;sort=FG3_PCT">bottom half of the league</a> in terms of three-point shooting efficiency. Ingles, known for his sharpshooting abilities and boasting a 40.7% success rate from the three-point line, is a vital component in boosting the team’s perimeter scoring.</p><p>Despite the challenges posed by injuries, the Magic have shown commendable resilience. Their current 16-8 record, positioning them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, is indicative of a team that has managed to find ways to win, even without key players like Fultz and Ingles.</p><p>Looking ahead to the rematch against the Celtics, the team’s adaptability will be put to the test versus the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic: Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz gets final injury updates vs. Celtics

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-markelle-fultz-injury-update-vs-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic: Markelle Fultz receives injury upgrade before Celtics battle');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Markelle_Fultz_receives_injury_upgrade_before_Celtics_battle.webp"></figure><h1>Magic: Markelle Fultz receives injury upgrade before Celtics battle</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-12-15T08:49:31-08:00">December 15th, 8:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-12-15T08:52:36-08:00">December 15th, 8:52am</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic have had to deal with a handful of injuries early on this season, yet they are currently 16-7 and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-power-rankings-week-8-lakers-in-season-tournament-champions" rel="noopener">near the top</a> of the Eastern Conference standings. One of the Magic players that has been sidelined over the last couple of weeks is Markelle Fultz.</p><p>Throughout his career, the former top overall pick has dealt with a slew of injuries, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-markelle-fultz-injury-jazz" rel="noopener">specifically knee injuries</a>. Once again, Fultz found himself on the injury report this season due to left knee tendonitis and he has missed 15 straight games for Orlando. In his absence, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony have seen their roles with the Magic increase.</p><p>While he has consistently been listed as out, Fultz has a chance to return on Friday night against the Boston Celtics. Based on the team’s <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2023-12-15_11AM.pdf" rel="noopener">injury report</a>, Fultz has been upgraded to questionable, giving the Magic and their fans a little bit of hope that the multi-purpose point guard is in the stages of returning to the court.</p><p>So far this season, Fultz has only played in five games, all of which he has started in. The 25-year-old guard has managed to average 11.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 48.2 percent from the floor this season.</p><p>Known for his playmaking and passing abilities, Fultz’s return will immediately supply the Magic with more backcourt depth. It’s never a bad problem to have an abundance of guards, especially those like Fultz who can create scoring opportunities for others.</p><p>Currently a game-time decision, the Magic will provide further details on Fultz and his possible return against the Celtics closer to the start of the game on Friday night in Boston.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic: Markelle Fultz receives injury upgrade before Celtics battle

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-markelle-fultz-jonathan-isaac-injury-updates-vs-hawks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Markelle-Fultz-Jonathan-Isaac-injury-updates-for-Magic-vs.-Hawks.jpg"></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-09T14:48:43-08:00">November 9th, 2:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-09T14:48:37-08:00">November 9th, 2:48pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan loves Arsenal and the Los Angeles Clippers, so his loyalty can never be questioned. This guy has been through enough sports trauma for one lifetime -- so he writes about it instead as a form of therapy. (It hasn't worked though. Someday maybe it will -- especially when he's been working for ClutchPoints since August 2022.)</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a two-game slate on Thursday night, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in a battle of two Eastern Conference teams looking to burst onto the upper-echelon of playoff-contending teams. The Magic will already be entering the night shorthanded, with Wendell Carter Jr. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-gets-pivotal-injury-update" rel="noopener">continuing to recover</a> from his fractured third metacarpal. But in other areas of the roster, the Magic may have to make do without two of their rotation players as well in Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac.</p><p>It will be interesting to monitor both Fultz’s and Isaac’s status as we inch closer towards tip-off.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz injury status vs. Hawks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2FMagic-news-Markelle-Fultz_s-official-date-for-return-from-ACL-injury-revealed.jpeg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"></figure><p>Markelle Fultz, when healthy, has started for the Magic at point guard, owing to the strong manner with which he finished the 2022-23 season. Fultz has played in the Magic’s first four games of the season, starting in every one of them, but he has proceeded to miss the Magic’s next three games, elevating rookie point guard Anthony Black all the way from out of the rotation into the starting lineup.</p><p>But heading into their Thursday night battle against the Hawks, Fultz has a chance to suit up, as he’s currently listed as “questionable” on the <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2023-11-09_09AM.pdf" rel="noopener">latest injury report</a> the Magic submitted to the league. Fultz <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-markelle-fultz-injury-jazz" rel="noopener">continues to nurse tendinitis</a> on his knee, an injury that tends to linger if not given proper care and ample recovery time.</p><p>If Markelle Fultz fails to suit up against the Hawks, expect the Magic to continue rolling with Anthony Black as their starting PG, with Cole Anthony, who has scored in double figures in all of their seven games thus far, playing a prominent role off the bench.</p><h2>Jonathan Isaac injury status vs. Hawks</h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FMagic-news-Why-isn_t-Jonathan-Isaac-playing-vs-Clippers.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75"></figure><p>Jonathan Isaac, after a tumultuous past three seasons, began the season healthy for the Magic. But since then, Isaac has taken two games off, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-why-jonathan-isaac-not-playing-vs-clippers" rel="noopener">one of them for rest</a> and another due to a hamstring injury. Isaac was initially listed as “probable” to play against the Hawks, and has since been cleared to play. He’ll backup Banchero and Goga Bitadze in the frontcourt with Carter out, providing Orlando with versatile, disruptive defense versus Atlanta’s dynamic offensive attack.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-orlando-markelle-fultz-injury-jazz');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic dealt worrisome late-breaking Markelle Fultz injury blow against Jazz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/magic-news-orlando-dealt-worrisome-late-breaking-markelle-fultz-injury-blow-against-jazz.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic dealt worrisome late-breaking Markelle Fultz injury blow against Jazz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-02T17:48:34-07:00">November 2nd, 5:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-02T17:48:34-07:00">November 2nd, 5:48pm</time><address><a>Peter Sampson</a>Peter Sampson has been covering all things sports (with a focus on the Portland Trail Blazers) for more than a decade, most recently hosting "The Pulse with Peter Sampson" in Afternoon Drive for 750 The Game. Prior to that, he hosted an NBA wrap-up show that aired immediately at the conclusion of every Trail Blazers game. Peter had previous stops at Blazer's Edge and XRAY.FM - where his show "Blazer's Edge Radio" was named "Portland's Best Sports Radio" in the 2017 Willamette Week reader's poll. When he's not telling the stories of your favorite sports team, Peter can be found recording the next garage rock classic in his basement studio, whipping up an authentic Italian meal in the kitchen, or trying to figure out the appeal of Minecraft with his 9-year-old son in the living room.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was scratched from his team’s matchup against the Utah jazz at the last minute on Thursday night.</p><p>After being <a href="https://x.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1720220763863589356?s=20" rel="noopener">listed as a starter</a> as recently as an hour before tip-off, Fultz has been <a href="https://x.com/Magic_PR/status/1720231281454354917?s=20" rel="noopener">pulled from the lineup</a> due to knee swelling. While it’s not known if the injury is acute or not, it is worth noting that the knee giving Fultz trouble is the one that he had surgery on previously. He tore ACL in his left knee in January 2021, missing the remainder of 2020-21 and<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-markelle-fultz-breaks-silence-on-return-to-court-for-first-game-in-over-a-year" rel="noopener"> most of 2021-22</a>.</p><p>Gary Harris Jr. will start in Fultz’s place for the Magic.</p><p>Fultz, the former no. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, is in his fifth season with the Magic after beginning his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s averaging 11 points and just over four assists per game in 29 minutes a night.</p><p>Should Fultz be out of action for any extended period of time, the Magic have options in the backcourt. Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs can both man the position, while Harris slots in at shooting guard. Most of the Magic’s firepower <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-teammates-message-season" rel="noopener">is up front</a> with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but the team needs adequate players to run the offense.</p><p>Hopefully for the Magic, and Fultz, the knee issue is not related to his previous surgeries, and he simply needs a day of rest for the swelling to reduce. The NBA season is long. The amount of high impact to players joints can and does wear down players’ bodies.</p><p>For his career, Fultz averages 11.8 points and five assists per game.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic dealt worrisome late-breaking Markelle Fultz injury blow against Jazz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-markelle-fultz-sounds-off-on-underrated-defense-lakers-showdown-amid-orlandos-hot-start');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz sounds off on underrated defense, Lakers showdown amid Magic’s hot start');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Magic-news-Markelle-Fultz-sounds-off-on-underrated-defense-Lakers-showdown-amid-Orlando_s-hot-start.jpg"></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz sounds off on underrated defense, Lakers showdown amid Magic’s hot start</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-30T15:44:20-07:00">October 30th, 3:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-30T15:46:36-07:00">October 30th, 3:46pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Markelle Fultz of the Orlando Magic spotlighted his belief in his defensive prowess at Sunday’s practice, arguing his position as one of the NBA’s underrated defenders. With the stats to back up his claim and a mindset geared towards the team’s upcoming challenge <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-lakers-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-10-30-2023" rel="noopener">against the Los Angeles Lakers</a>, Fultz looks set to make a statement.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz on his defense, Jalen Suggs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Magic-X-burning-questions-Orlando-must-answer-heading-into-2023-24-NBA-training-camp.jpeg"></figure><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video">Addressing his own defensive abilities</a>, Fultz stated, “I think that’s something I pride myself on, you know, I think defensive effort. And I definitely think I’m an underrated defender. But as long as we’re winning, that’s all I worry about.”</p><p>Last season, Fultz marked an impressive average with 1.5 steals across 60 games, situating him among the league’s elite. Furthermore, he was responsible for 2.3 deflections per game. This season mirrors his previous successes, averaging 1.5 steals and an increased <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/hustle?Season=2023-24&amp;SeasonType=Regular+Season&amp;TeamID=1610612753&amp;sort=DEFLECTIONS&amp;dir=1">2.5 deflections</a> in the team’s opening two victories. Most notably, his defensive rating has seen a sharp upturn, moving from 114 last season to a commendable 99 this season.</p><p>On sharing the backcourt with Jalen Suggs, Fultz was all praises as well: “That’s a huge boost. Like me and Jalen challenge ourselves every night we go out there.”</p><p>Suggs has indeed made significant strides this season, boasting an average of 2 steals, 3.7 deflections, and an elite defensive rating of 89, marking a noticeable improvement from his last season’s stats of 1.3 steals, 2.4 deflections, and a defensive rating of 113.</p><h2><b>Magic vs. Lakers</b></h2><p>The Magic, riding a wave of early-season success, is preparing to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Purple and Gold are coming off a recent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-lebron-james-gives-kings-mike-brown-deaaron-fox-their-flowers-following-overtime-loss" rel="noopener">overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings</a>. Despite the hype surrounding the matchup, Fultz remains grounded.</p><p>“Everybody’s in a good mood, especially coming off another win. We’re just really excited to go out there and compete against the Lakers,” Fultz commented. When asked about the team’s strategy for the Lakers, he elaborated, “I think every opponent is the same. We’re focusing on our game plan, trying to go out there and compete and prove a point.”</p><p>The Magic are keen on prolonging their winning streak as they navigate through their west coast road trip. With Fultz’s insights into his and the team’s defensive strategy, it appears Orlando is not only prepared but also determined to solidify its standing in the league.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz sounds off on underrated defense, Lakers showdown amid Magic’s hot start

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-orlando-markelle-fultz-gary-harris-contract-guarantees/');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic make major Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris contract decisions before free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Orlando-makes-major-Markelle-Fultz-Gary-Harris-contract-decisions-before-free-agency.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic make major Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris contract decisions before free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-30T13:28:18-07:00">June 30th, 1:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-30T13:28:18-07:00">June 30th, 1:28pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Coming off of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic are now heading towards free agency looking for players to help accelerate their rebuild. But before signing anyone new, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-best-move-2023-nba-draft/" rel="noopener">Magic made sure to take</a> care of two of their own.</p><p>Orlando <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1674839856369762306" rel="noopener">has guaranteed</a> Markelle Futz and Gary Harris’ contracts for the 2023-2024 season, via Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Fultz will make $17 million while Harris will earn $13. Both are now <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-best-targets-free-agency-after-2023-nba-draft/" rel="noopener">locked in with the Magic</a> for at least the upcoming season.</p><p>Fultz’s NBA journey has been anything but a straight path. However, he has found his home in Orlando after his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. In his four years with the Magic, Fultz has appeared in 158 games, including 131 starts. He has averaged 12.7 points, 5.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He is coming off of a career year in which he set new highs in points (14), assists (5.7) and steals (1.5).</p><p>Harris has been with the Magic for the past 2+ seasons after coming over in the Aaron Gordon trade. In 129 games – 91 starts – Harris has averaged 9.9 points with 1.8 threes per game. He is one of Orlando’s best shooters with a career 39 percent clip from behind the arc.</p><p>The Magic are looking to make the postseason for the first time since xx. As they look to surprise the NBA, Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris should both play massive roles. While Orlando is choc full of talented guards, clearly the Magic value what Fultz and Harris bring to the table.</p><p>They’ll just have to hope it results in actual success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
2.9	1.0	1.3	0.1	0.5

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
2.9	1.0	1.3	0.1	0.5

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