Orlando Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. Locks In With Angel Reese

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. confirmed a romance with Chicago Sky star Angel Reese during an appearance on Run It Back, saying, "That's the homie for sure. We locked in," and adding, "Y'all gonna find out when y'all need to find out... That's my girl, though." Carter was first linked to Reese after attending her 23rd birthday and later the WNBA All-Star Game wearing a shirt with her image; Reese has dropped hints via social media and by showing up at several Magic games. Carter has started all 14 games for the 7-7 Magic, averaging 12.4 points and 7.4 rebounds, as Orlando prepares to face the Warriors. Merlin sees the spotlight following two high-profile athletes as a warm lantern, not a storm cloud — public interest will follow, but the chemistry on and off court looks supportive rather than destabilizing. Expect this to be a human story that nudges headlines more than box scores, at least for now.