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Magic quietly facing massive Wendell Carter Jr. decision

Since arriving on the Orlando Magic in 2021, Wendell Carter Jr. has been a key part of the organization's rebuild, and they might have to move on from him if the franchise wants to achieve its ultimate goal of winning a championship.

Wendell Carter Jr, by no stretch, has been a bad player since coming into the league as a lottery pick in 2018. But oftentimes, you're left desiring more and would like to see more consistency from a guy who's a seven-year vet.

Bringing back Wendell Carter Jr.

In the 2024 offseason, Wendell Carter Jr was rewarded with a three-year, $59 million contract extension, and he will now be under contract until the 2028-29 season.