Nikola Vucevic (Achilles) will not play Friday against Washington, the Magic's official website reports.

Vucevic (Achilles) will not play Friday against Washington, the Magic's official website reports.

Analysis:

Vucevic is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to his sore Achilles on Friday; however, he will travel with Orlando on their upcoming two-game road trip following Friday's home game. As such, the center stands a chance of playing either Sunday in Brooklyn or Monday in Chicago. Until his playing status is confirmed for those contests, expect rookie Dewayne Dedmon to continue at the starting five position.