Iwundu will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Khem Birch was given the start against the Heat on Friday, but that plan has been scrapped for Saturday's contest. In Iwundu's previous five starts this season, he's averaged 5.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal in 24.2 minutes.

Iwundu isn't starting Friday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu started the last two contests for the Magic, but with Aaron Gordon back in the lineup, the K-State produce will return to a bench role. Khem Birch will join the starting five with Jonathan Isaac (knee) ruled out for the next two months.

Iwundu went for 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu started in place of Aaron Gordon (Achilles) and amassed a season high scoring total, plus Jonathan Isaac (knee) went down in the first quarter and was forced to exit. As such, it seems fairly likely that Iwundu will draw another start during Friday's matchup versus the Heat, though Miami poses a much bigger challenge defensively than Washington.

Iwundu is starting Monday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu will make his fourth start of the season with Aaron Gordon (Achilles) ruled out for the next game or two. In his first three starts of the regular season, he's averaging five points, two rebounds and one assist in 24.7 minutes.

Iwundu got ejected with 7:06 remaining in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 96-87 loss to the Lakers after getting involved in an altercation with Jared Dudley.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year forward finished the night with six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 17 minutes off the bench. Dudley appeared to be the instigator, but Iwundu's ejection could still lead to additional league discipline, although that wouldn't be a big loss for the Magic -- he's been a frequent DNP, and has averaged less than 15 minutes of court time in his 12 games.

Iwundu will come off the bench Friday against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

With Aaron Gordon (ankle) returning from his injury and joining the starting five, Iwundu will resume his usual role off the bench. When coming off the bench this season, he's averaged 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.8 minutes.

Iwundu will start Saturday's game at Indiana, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Gordon (ankle) won't be able to play, so Iwundu will receive his first start of the season. Iwundu is averaging 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.8 minutes this season, but he did post seven points, four rebounds and two assists during Wednesday's game.

Iwundu is expected to see minutes Friday night against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu has been buried on the depth chart early in the season, but with Michael Carter-Williams (hip) ruled out Friday, coach Steve Clifford noted that Iwundu is expected to see some opportunities.

Iwundu finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two steals, and one rebound in 13 minutes during Thursday's 107-98 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu had been battling a sore knee but felt well enough to give it a go in the preseason finale. He's unlikely to average enough minutes to hold much value outside of the deepest leagues, but Iwundu could be a decent dart throw in daily formats if everything goes according to plan in the regular season opener against a Cavaliers club that had the worst defense in the league in 2018-19.

Iwundu (knee) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat, Dante Marchitelli of Fox Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Iwundu has been battling knee soreness, but the issue won't keep him from playing in Orlando's final preseason contest. The 24-year-old figures to see limited minutes Thursday.