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• Magic's Khem Birch: Back to bench role

  02/08/2020 •

  Birch will come off the bench for Saturday's tilt with the Bucks. Birch will be replaced by Wes Iwundu in the starting five. Despite a track record of strong play, Birch's been held to just 20 total minutes over his past two outings. Across 13 others games as a reserve, the 27-year-old big has averaged 2.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.

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• Magic's Khem Birch: Plays minor role in return

  02/06/2020 •

  Birch (back) logged eight minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 116-100 loss to the Celtics, finishing with zero points and one rebound. Though Birch was cleared to play after missing the Magic's previous contest, he didn't fill his usual role as the starting power forward and went unused for the entire first half before checking into the contest late in the third quarter. Orlando may have just been acting cautiously with Birch coming off the injury, but assuming he escaped Wednesday's game without any setbacks, he should be available again Thursday versus the Knicks.

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• Magic's Khem Birch: Expected to play

  02/05/2020 •

  Birch (back) is expected to be available Wednesday against Boston, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Birch missed Monday's game in Charlotte with a sore back, but he was able to go through shootaround Wednesday morning and is likely to make his return to the starting lineup, per coach Steve Clifford.

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• Magic's Khem Birch: Deemed questionable for Wednesday

  02/04/2020 •

  The Magic list Birch (back) as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. While Birch was sidelined for Monday's 112-100 win over the Hornets, Aaron Gordon slotted in at power forward while Wes Iwundu entered the starting five at small forward. Expect a combination of Iwundu, Gary Clark and Michael Carter-Williams to absorb extra minutes in the event Birch sits out a second straight game Wednesday.

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• Magic's Khem Birch: Out Monday

  02/03/2020 •

  Birch won't play Monday against Charlotte due to low back tightness. This is the first report of a possible injury for the center, as Birch most recently tallied four rebounds in 17 minutes against Miami on Saturday. With Birch absent Monday, Wes Iwundu will reportedly rejoin the starting five and will likely see an increased role versus the Hornets.

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