Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. was recognized by NBA Cares Tuesday as the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for January.

The Magic now know they’ll be without guard Jalen Suggs for the foreseeable future. Replacing his production will take a group effort after Orlando’s third straight loss.

The basketball clanked off the rim. Although Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. collected the offensive rebound, the final buzzer sounded before Carter dunked it. The result: a painful 125-123 loss to the injury-ravaged Bulls, and more of the Magic’s mojo and confidence going down the drain.

When Wendell Carter Jr. surprised local high school students during the holiday season with a party in downtown Orlando where they each received brand-new iPads, the Magic center called the opportunity to reward them for their efforts in the classroom a blessing.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, the NBA announced Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter, Jr., as January’s NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner. Carter participated in holiday giveaways ...

The Orlando big man hosted a Flight 34 Aviation Event, his annual basketball camp and participated in holiday giveaways. Official release Wendell Carter Jr. will receive the David Robinson trophy ...