C.J. Watson PG FA Tue 12/1/15 1:31 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) is not expected to play Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran continues to nurse a nagging calf injury that's kept him out of the last nine contests. At this point, he's being evaluated on a game-to-game basis, but it's unclear exactly when he might return. The fact that Watson traveled with the team as it begins a five-game road swing is an encouraging sign, so continue to consider him day-to-day.
C.J. Watson PG FA Sat 11/28/15 1:58 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) will not play Sunday against Boston, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will miss a ninth straight game as he continues to battle soreness in his left calf. The veteran remains without a timetable, but he'll likely need to return to full activity in practice before being being cleared to play. In his absence, Shabazz Napier will continue to pick up extra minutes off the bench.
C.J. Watson PG FA Wed 11/25/15 6:06 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) will miss his seventh consecutive game Wednesday against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson continues to be plagued by soreness in his left calf which has limited him to just eight appearances on the season. He was averaging just shy of 20 minutes per game before his injury, but Shabazz Napier has performed admirably during the absence, resulting in an unclear role for Watson upon his eventual return to the court.
C.J. Watson PG FA Sun 11/22/15 10:51 AM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) has been ruled out of Monday's game versus the Cavaliers,
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson has failed to play in a game for nearly two weeks now, as the left calf injury continues to linger. Following Monday's tilt with the Cavaliers, it will have costed him six straight games. Shabazz Napier should continue to back up Elfrid Payton in Watson's absence at point guard. Watson should also be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks.
C.J. Watson PG FA Thu 11/19/15 12:51 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) did not practice on Thursday, and will be questionable for Saturday's game against Sacramento, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson has missed four straight games due to a strained left calf. Should Watson continue to sit out of games, Shabazz Napier will continue to fill the role of primary backup point guard while Elfrid Payton starts.
C.J. Watson PG FA Wed 11/18/15 11:53 AM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) will not take the court Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite returning to practice recently, Watson still isn't quite ready to see game action as he deals with lingering soreness in his left calf and misses his fourth consecutive game. The guard's next opportunity to return will be against the Kings on Saturday.
C.J. Watson PG FA Mon 11/16/15 5:33 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) returned to practice Monday, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a positive sign for Watson, who has sat out the Magic's last three games with the sore left calf. The Magic will see how he progresses leading up to shootaround Wednesday morning before deciding if he'll be available off the bench later that evening against the Timberwolves. Watson, who has served as the top backup at point guard behind starter Elfrid Payton this season, is averaging 4.8 points and 3.1 assists over 19.5 minutes per game.
C.J. Watson PG FA Sat 11/14/15 6:33 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
He tried warming up but was still in too much pain to take the court. The Magic don't play again until Wednesday, so hopefully the extended time off will allow Watson to return to action.
C.J. Watson PG FA Fri 11/13/15 11:45 AM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson (calf) will not play Friday against the Jazz, Josh Robbins of NBA.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson was unable to participate Wednesday against the Lakers and continues to experience calf soreness as he is ruled out of Friday's matchup versus the Jazz. The injury does not seem to be serious and the point guard could be back soon. Expect Shabazz Napier and Mario Hezonja to get unexpected minutes in Watson's absence. His next chance to return will be Saturday against the Wizards.
C.J. Watson PG FA Wed 11/11/15 5:54 PM
C.J. Watson
PG FA
Watson will not play Wednesday due to soreness in his calf, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will not play against the Lakers Wednesday to due soreness. It's unclear how he sustained the injury but it's likely not very serious and he should be back soon. Expect Shabazz Napier and Mario Hezonja to get extra minutes off the bench to replace Watson. Looking ahead, Watson's first chance to return will be Friday against Utah.