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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 20/9/2 line in loss to Mavericks
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:55 PM
Franz Wagner had 20 points (8-of-21 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Wagner struggled to find his shot for the second game in a row. The 23-year-old small forward is 16-of-43 over the last two games including 1-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Wagner has been solid otherwise, contributing nine rebounds and a steal on the defensive end. He'll look to bounce back with his jumper Saturday against the Kings. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 35 points in loss to Mavs
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:54 PM
Paolo Banchero had 35 points (13-of-21 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Banchero ha? now scored at least 30 points in five-straight games and seven of his last eight games. The 22-year-old power forward is a scoring machine, though his three-point shot hasn't been great lately. Banchero is just 5-of-19 from behind the three-point line over the last three games. Still, he's averaging 30 points per game in 17 games since the All-Star break. Banchero is getting hot at the right time for fantasy managers. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) ruled out vs. Dallas Thursday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:24 AM
Jason Beede
Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Anthony was originally listed as doubtful, but he was able to get in some individual work during shootaround. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard as Anthony misses his fifth-straight game. However, Anthony Black has been a more productive option off the bench. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) does individual work, shooting
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:25 AM
Jason Beede
Cole Anthony (toe) was limited to individual drills and shooting during Thursday's pregame shootaround.
Analysis: Still doubtful for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Anthony did not participate in shootaround with his teammates. However, the Magic guard did get in some individual work and shooting. Cory Joseph has been Anthony's replacement in the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has offered a higher fantasy ceiling. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the latter has provided 10th-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) doubtful Thursday vs. Dallas
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 10:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cole Anthony (toe) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Anthony has missed Orlando's last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he's likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony's replacement in the starting lineup. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner goes 26/8/4 in win over Charlotte
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
Franz Wagner accounted for 26 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a triple across 35 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Wagner struggled to find his shot in this one, going just 8-of-22 from the floor and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. In four games leading up to this one, he averaged 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists, so Tuesday's productive outing was more of the same, albeit with some inefficient shooting. Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 58 of Orlando's 111 points in this one, and the duo should continue to shoulder the scoring load when the Magic host the Mavericks on Thursday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 32 as hot scoring continues
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:34 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Tuesday's win over the Hornets with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and two triples across 36 minutes.
Analysis: Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He's now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He'll look to stay hot in Thursday's juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks. |
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Trevelin Queen Trevelin Queen (ankle) available Tuesday vs. CHA
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trevelin Queen (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Queen is available after being inactive for two games with a sprained left ankle. While Cole Anthony's continued absence may result in Queen playing a few rotation minutes off the bench, he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) ruled out Tuesday vs. Charlotte
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 11:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cole Anthony (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the sixth Anthony missed since aggravating his strained left big toe. While Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, whoever has the âhot handâ between him and Anthony Black will play the lion's share of the minutes. Black was that player on Monday, accounting for 17 points and six assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Neither he nor Joseph has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black contributes 17 points, six assists
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:36 PM
Anthony Black tallied 17 points (7-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in 30 minutes in Monday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: The Magic remain without Cole Anthony, who is recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the team's last six games. While Cory Joseph (5/4/5 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) has been his replacement in the starting lineup, Black came through with one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard has scored 13 points or more in three of his last four outings, providing top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to his inconsistency, Black is not to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. But his recent play will grab attention in some deep leagues. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores team-high 32 points vs. LAL
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:35 PM
Franz Wagner finished Monday's win over the Lakers with 32 points (13-of-26 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: After three straight games with 20 points or more, Wagner recorded his first 30-point game since February 8 on Monday. Unfortunately for him and those who have the Magic forward rostered, this was Orlando's last meeting with the Lakers this season. Franz was also elite in their first meeting with the Lakers, scoring 37 points and hitting the game-winning shot. Over the past two weeks, Wagner has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Orlando plays three more games during Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 30 points, seven rebounds
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:35 PM
Paolo Banchero accumulated 30 points (9-of-17 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in 39 minutes in Monday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three straight and five of his last six games, his best run of the season to date. Shooting over 50 percent from the field on Monday, the Magic forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For a player who has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues for most of the season, Banchero is getting hot at the right time for those who have him rostered. |
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Trevelin Queen Trevelin Queen (ankle) out Monday vs. LA Lakers
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 11:17 AM
Jason Beede
Trevelin Queen (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Queen will remain sidelined with a sprained left ankle. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the two-way contract guard is not in the Magic rotation when healthy. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) ruled out vs. Lakers Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 11:17 AM
Jason Beede
Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Of Orlando's last six games, including Monday against LA, Anthony has been available just once, and he exited that game after playing six minutes. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard, with Anthony Black filling out the reserve minutes. However, neither has been able to contribute fantasy value with any consistency. |
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Trevelin Queen Trevelin Queen (ankle) questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trevelin Queen (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Queen's availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (toe) questionable Monday vs. LAL
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 10:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Anthony has missed five games since aggravating his toe injury during a March 16 win over the Cavaliers. Cory Joseph has been the starter in Anthony's absence but has not provided reliable fantasy value. Even if Anthony remains out, there isn't much to gain from rostering Joseph in most leagues. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner posts 21/8/5 line vs. Washington
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:07 PM
Franz Wagner lit up the Wizards with 21 points (9-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer on Friday.
Analysis: Wagner only played 24 minutes on Friday due to the lopsided score. However, that was enough time for him to extend his streak of 20-point games to three, and he has also had eight rebounds in each of those. He also was able to clean up the turnovers; Wagner only turned it over once after having 18 turnovers across his three previous games. Washington was an easier matchup than Orlando's last three games, but it was still a strong performance from Wagner. Unfortunately, this was the second game of a short two-game week for Orlando. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black records 13/6/6 line off bench
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:01 PM
Anthony Black provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (5-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, six assists, one block, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Black's recent production has been inconsistent despite Cole Anthony being in and out of the lineup. He was out of it on Friday with the same toe injury that has plagued him, and Black had one of hist best performances of the past month. His 26 minutes were also the most that he has played in nearly a month, and he took on a larger role than Cory Joseph, who started at point guard. Black still isn't a standard league option, but this was an encouraging performance for dynasty managers. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero tallies 30/8/5 line vs. Washington
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 3:55 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points (11-of-22 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 120-105 win over the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero did most of his work early on, which allowed Orlando to take a double digit lead into halftime and extend it to 30 points entering the fourth quarter. Banchero didn't see the floor in the final frame after scoring 20 points in the first half and adding 10 more in the third quarter. He has now scored at least 25 points in six of Orlando's last seven games and provided top ten value in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. Unfortunately, that was the final game of a two-game week for the Magic. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony, Trevelin Queen ruled out vs. Wizards
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cole Anthony (toe) and Trevelin Queen (ankle) have been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Both Anthony and Queen were initially questionable, and their absences will leave Orlando thin at guard. This will be a fifth-straight absence for Anthony, which means another start for Cory Joseph, with Anthony Black filling out a large role off the bench. |
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