Thu Feb 9 2023 | 22:32 | Mo Bamba Joining The Lakers |
The Magic traded center Mo Bamba to the Lakers on Thursday in exchange for Patrick Beverley. Bamba hasn't been a consistent contributor throughout his five seasons of service, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. However, the 24-year-old should be the clear-cut No. 2 option behind Anthony Davis after Thomas Bryant was sent to Denver. As a result, fantasy managers need to keep an eye on Bamba, especially if Anthony Davis goes down again with another injury at some point moving forward. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 5 2023 | 00:14 | Mo Bamba Suspended Four Games |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba will serve a four-game suspension. The 24-year-old started in place of Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, his night ended after only 21 minutes after getting into a physical altercation with Austin Rivers. Nevertheless, with Carter returning on Sunday versus Charlotte, Bamba's fantasy potential would have been limited anyway. |
Source: NBA | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Feb 4 2023 | 07:02 | Mo Bamba Among FIve Players Ejected |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba was among five players who got ejected from Friday's matchup versus the Timberwolves. He got into a fight with Minnesota's Austin Rivers late in the third quarter and a big tussle broke out on the court which involved several players. Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince from the Timberwolves and Jalen Suggs from the Magic were also tossed from the game. There are going to be a number of suspensions from the incident which will have a big impact on both teams' rotations. The Magic already were involved in a brawl earlier in the season in a game against Detroit and 11 players were suspended then. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 5 2022 | 17:28 | Mo Bamba Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Contest |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) has been ruled out for his fifth consecutive game Monday vs. Milwaukee due to back pain. Just prior to going down, Bamba had cracked the starting five and begun to display his nearly nightly double-double upside; on the year, the 24-year-old has averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 boards in just 18.7 minutes per game. With Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) also sidelined, the Magic have turned to Bol Bol and Moritz Wagner to sure up their interior. Bamba's next chance to return to action comes Wednesday against the Clippers. |
Source: Khobi Price | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 30 2022 | 18:41 | Mo Bamba Sidelined With Back Spasms On Wednesday |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) was previously listed as questionable after leaving the team's last game with back spasms. It looks as though the back spasms are too much as he's officially listed as out for their game against the Atlanta Hawks. In his place, Bol Bol and Moritz Wagner are likely to see most of the minutes at center. Paolo Banchero will probably see an increase in his usage as well. The former duo would be the better streaming option with Wagner as the one who is more widely available. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 29 2022 | 18:07 | Mo Bamba Questionable With Back Spasms |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) was forced to leave the team's last game with back spasms that were too much to overcome. He only was able to play for 12 minutes and had a pretty quiet evening. Now, he's listed as questionable for the team's contest on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. If he can't suit up, Bol Bol and Moritz Wagner will likely see the bulk of the minutes at center. There could be some small ball thrown in, but those two would be the top streaming options. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 28 2022 | 09:02 | Mo Bamba Exits With Back Spasms |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba suffered from back spasms in Sunday's game against Philadelphia and was forced to exit early. He played 12 minutes and had a quiet outing with three points and one rebound. Moritz Wagner ended up seeing extended minutes and started the second half in Bamba's place. Bamba himself has recently filled in for regular starting center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot), so the frontcourt was left very thin on Sunday. Wagner, who only recently made his season debut, notched 12 points and six rebounds with four assists and one steal. He could be a great DFS play Monday against Brooklyn if Bamba and Carter Jr. aren't in the lineup. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jun 29 2022 | 14:33 | Rockets Looking At Mo Bamba, Isaiah Hartenstein |
The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking to add some center depth in free agency. The team's top two targets right now appear to be Mo Bamba and Isaiah Hartenstein. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that Rockets general manager Rafael Stone could be prepared to make a substantial offer to a veteran if he feels the player is still young enough to grow with the team's young core. Iko also added that Chicago and Orlando will be in the mix for Bamba while several teams are expected to pursue Hartenstein. The Rockets traded center Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks a few weeks back. As a result of the trade, the team currently has few other center options behind Alperen Sengun. |
Source: Rockets Wire | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 7 2022 | 20:22 | Mo Bamba Won't Return On Thursday |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He only played five minutes before suffering a right ankle sprain. He'll sit out the rest of this game and is possibly done for the season with one game left on their schedule. In fact, Bamba might've played his last game as a member of the Magic roster. He's a free agent at the end of the season and very well could be headed elsewhere. Moritz Wagner and Robin Lopez will split up his minutes on Thursday and possibly Sunday as well. Wagner has much better streaming appeal between the two players. |
Source: Orlando Magic PR | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 13 2022 | 17:28 | Jalen Suggs, Mo Bamba Starting On Sunday |
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) and center Mo Bamba (calf) are both good to go for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. They are penciled into the starting five for the game alongside Wendell Carter Jr., Cole Anthony and Franz Wagner. Suggs is dealing with an ankle injury that's forced him to miss a few games over the past week or so. Bamba, meanwhile, has a left calf bruise. The seven-footer hasn't missed a game since mid-January, and he's coming off a stellar game in which he hit five three-pointers and racked up 27 points and 12 boards. |
Source: Orlando Magic PR | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 13 2022 | 10:58 | Jalen Suggs, Mo Bamba Questionable To Suit Up Sunday |
Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) and center Mo Bamba (calf) have been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Both players were able to take the floor Friday, although Suggs has missed two outings over the past 10 days due to an ankle ailment. Bamba's status is arguably more relevant when facing the 76ers due to his defensive importance in attempting to corral Joel Embiid. Bamba notched his 13th double-double of the year Friday, knocking down five triples en route to delivering a 27-point, 12-rebound performance. R.J. Hampton and Moritz Wagner are candidates to see elevated run if Suggs or Bamba, respectively, are held out. Fantasy managers will want to check back for the final word on the Magic's injury report. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 26 2022 | 17:46 | Mo Bamba Gets Green Light To Play Wednesday, Will Start |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers and will start after having sustained a sprained right ankle his last time out. Bamba has largely enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, but the Magic have kept his minutes total in check during January with him seeing an average of just 22.4 minutes across his last 10 outings; in that span, he has scored in double figures four times, including a season-high 32-point effort last Wednesday. Orlando will have their entire healthy starting five available vs. LA, but Bamba's shot-blocking efforts (2.1 per game, tied for fourth in the league) make him a perennial DFS threat. |
Source: Law Murray | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jan 15 2022 | 18:21 | Mo Bamba Listed As Questionable For Saturday |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. There's a good chance that Bamba misses his third straight game due to a right toe sprain. His absence would likely mean another start for Robin Lopez. It's worth noting that Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) has already been ruled out for this contest. That means, Chuma Okeke and Moritz Wagner should see more minutes and chances with the ball. Last game, Wagner scored 26 points in 28 minutes. Fantasy managers might want to ride the hot hand and stream Wagner here. Although, Okeke is probably the safest fantasy option out of the three players. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jan 14 2022 | 18:32 | Mo Bamba Remains Out Against Hornets |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks two games in a row that Bamba has been unable to play due to a right toe sprain. His absence likely means another start for Robin Lopez. Last time out, Lopez finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday. He appears to be a decent streaming option while Bamba is out. Also, Lopez could have some low cost DFS value for Friday's slate. |
Source: Orlando Magic PR | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 12 2022 | 18:30 | Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba Will Miss Wednesday’s Game |
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) and center Mo Bamba (toe) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Washington. Carter's absence has now stretched to three contests, while Bamba's absence opens the door for Robin Lopez to play a substantial role in the DFS market Wednesday. Prior to the hamstring issue cropping up, Carter was on a double-double tear, notching five in a row to end December/begin January. Bamba remains an exciting season-long commodity in his own right due to his shot-blocking prowess -- 2.1 per game, the fourth-highest mark in the league. The next chance for either player to suit up comes Friday against the Hornets. |
Source: Orlando Magic | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jan 2 2022 | 17:27 | Terrence Ross, Mo Bamba Ready To Play Again |
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross and center Mo Bamba will return to action on Sunday against Boston. Both cleared health and safety protocols recently, and Bamba goes straight back into the starting five. Ross will lead the second unit. Robert Williams III (toe) is missing for Boston, so Bamba has a good chance to make some serious noise in his comeback game. Hassani Gravett and Mychal Mulder are also available again, but they haven't managed to make much of an impact this season. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Dec 17 2021 | 18:27 | Mo Bamba Not Available On Friday |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba has entered the league's health and safety protocols. That means, Bamba won't be available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Obviously, this is a bummer, but at least this will give Bamba time to rest his ankle sprain. In the meantime, Robin Lopez, Chuma Okeke and Wendell Carter Jr. will split up the extra playing time. Carter is the best option out of the three and should have plenty of DFS appeal for Friday's slate. Okeke has struggled at times, but is a DFS as well, but is a risky choice. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Dec 16 2021 | 18:34 | Mo Bamba Questionable Against Miami |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) is questionable Friday against the Miami Heat. Bamba has already missed one game with a sprained ankle and is in jeopardy of missing his second straight on Friday. Chuma Okeke got the spot start without Bamba on Wednesday with Wendell Carter Jr. moving to center. Carter would be the better fantasy play after grabbing 15 rebounds in 30 minutes and would be an intriguing DFS play against the Bam Adebayo-less Heat if Bamba sits again. |
Source: Dan Savage | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 15 2021 | 18:18 | Mo Bamba Won't Play Against Hawks |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He was only able to play 12 minutes before exiting due to an ankle injury on Sunday. It appears the Magic are going to be cautious here and let Bamba rest on Wednesday. Chuma Okeke will move into the starting five with Robin Lopez playing more minutes off the bench. Okeke could have some low cost DFS appeal, but is also risky because he has been struggling recently. |
Source: Khobi Price | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 13 2021 | 14:14 | Mo Bamba Suffers Ankle Injury On Sunday |
Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (ankle) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He played only 12 minutes before suffering a right ankle sprain. Robin Lopez checked into the game, but Wendell Carter Jr. was out there towards the end of the game. The good new is, the Magic don't play again until Wednesday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Bamba misses practice. Lopez and Carter would likely be asked to pick up the slack, assuming Bamba misses time. Fantasy managers will have to check back later in the week for another update. |
Source: Yahoo Sports | RotoBaller.com |