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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) absent from injury report
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Suggs did not play in Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as it was Orlando's second game in as many nights. Suggs' return means Anthony Black will resume his customary backup point guard duties, which lowers his fantasy ceiling considerably. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) absent from injury report
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Initially slated to start for Wendell Carter Jr., Bitadze was scratched from the Magic lineup minutes before tipoff on Sunday against the Celtics. Orlando Robinson filled the void, but he's likely to be inactive with Bitadze and Carter removed from the injury report. Bitadze will take on his usual backup center role in Philadelphia, which makes him a non-factor in fantasy basketball. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner held to just 15 points in loss to Celtics
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:29 PM
Franz Wagner accumulated 15 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: The Magic looked extremely sluggish on the second night of a back-to-back after a late arrival into Boston and playing without offensive catalyst Paolo Banchero for the sixth straight game while he continues recovering from a groin strain. Their struggles came mostly on the defensive end of the floor as they allowed the Celtics to shoot over 60 percent from the floor. Wagner took just 10 shots on the heels of a 37-point explosion during Saturday's impressive win over the Knicks but managed to get to the line for eight free throw attempts to help salvage his night. The Magic have just two games this upcoming week with road matchups on tap against the 76ers and Pistons. |
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Desmond Bane Bane drops 18 points in loss to Celtics
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:27 PM
Desmond Bane recorded 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Bane was asked to shoulder an astronomical scoring workload once again on the second night of a back-to-back with superstar Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined for the sixth straight contest. He wasn't able to take advantage of Boston's defensive issues in this one as he took just 13 shots before sitting out most of the second half after Orlando fell behind by nearly 30 points. |
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Jett Howard Howard explodes for career-high 30 points in loss
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:25 PM
Jett Howard amassed a career-high 30 points (11-of-23 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Howard was a one-man wrecking crew off the bench in the closing stages, fully capitalizing on extra run on the second night of a back-to-back. The 22-year-old former lottery pick drilled five triples on a career-high 13 attempts and astonishingly did most of his damage against Boston's starters in crunch time. It came completely out of nowhere, too ??" his previous season high was just eight points. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) scratched, Robinson starts
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 12:10 PM
Orlando Magic
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Orlando Robinson.
Analysis: In a brutal turn of events for fantasy managers who may have streamed him, Bitadze was scratched from the Magic starting lineup after the announced tip time. With Wendell Carter Jr. also out, the Magic turn to Orlando Robinson to fill the void. It's too late to slot him into your lineups, but watch Robinson with an eye toward Week 6 if Carter and Bitadze miss more time. |
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Goga Bitadze ORL starts Black, Bane, Wagner, da Silva, Bitadze
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:45 AM
NBA Lineups
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: The Magic are down two starters for Sunday's game, with Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. out. As has been the case in the past, Black will fill the void left by Suggs, and he's worth streaming in this spot. The other worthwhile streamer is Bitadze, who steps in for Carter. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out Sunday vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:17 AM
Jason Beede
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Carter will sit out Sunday's game, which is Orlando's second in as many nights. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Goga Bitadze being the player most likely to fill the void. Due to the opportunity, Bitadze is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) questionable Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 6:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Carter is dealing with a left ankle sprain, hence his inclusion on Orlando's injury report for Sunday. If he's unable to play after logging 22 minutes in Saturday's win over the Knicks, Goga Bitadze would be the next man up. Also, Jonathan Isaac may be able to take on a few more minutes, which would enhance his fantasy value. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) ruled out Sunday vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 6:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: After wreaking havoc on the Knicks on Saturday, Suggs will not play in the second game of Orlando's home/road back-to-back. Anthony Black, who was also a menace defensively, will move into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues. Tyus Jones will also figure more prominently in the rotation, but he is not a must-stream player. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner explodes for 37 points in win over Knicks
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 7:08 PM
Franz Wagner erupted for a season-high 37 points (13-of-19 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes to lift the Magic to a 133-121 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Wagner propelled Orlando to its sixth win in seven games, drilling 13 of 19 shots and four of six from beyond the arc in one of his most efficient outings of the season. The 24-year-old playmaker has topped 25 points in four of his last six contests and once again took the lead role with Paolo Banchero sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a lingering groin issue. It's an encouraging development for fantasy managers, as Wagner will remain the Magic's primary offensive engine until Banchero returns ??" a streak that will reach six games on Sunday against the Celtics. |
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Desmond Bane Bane steps up with 27 points in win over Knicks
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 7:07 PM
Desmond Bane tallied a season-high 27 points (8-of-16 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Bane and teammate Franz Wagner formed a devastating one-two punch early, combining for 38 first-half points and ultimately accounting for nearly half (64) of Orlando's 133-point explosion. The only thing missing for Bane right now is his trademark three-point accuracy ??" he's at 33.7 percent through 17 games in his Magic debut ??" but that feels more like a temporary glitch than a new reality for a sharpshooter who's lived around 40 percent from deep his entire career. |
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Jalen Suggs Suggs nets season-high 26 points in win over Knicks
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 7:06 PM
Jalen Suggs accumulated 26 points (8-of-15 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes in Saturday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Suggs' defensive reputation remains his defining trait, but he cleared the 20-point mark for the second straight game and has now reached double figures in seven consecutive contests dating back to November 4. The 24-year-old defensive stopper has taken on a noticeably larger offensive role for Orlando with superstar Paolo Banchero sidelined by a groin injury. Banchero will miss his sixth straight game on Sunday against the Celtics. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero (groin) to remain out Sunday vs. Boston
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 2:30 PM
Jason Beede
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Banchero has missed Orlando's last five games, most recently sitting out Saturday's win over the Knicks. When asked about his star forward's availability for Sunday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Banchero won't be available. Tristan da Silva will continue to start until that changes, and he's worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) out again Saturday vs. NYK
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Banchero's streak of absences will extend to five games, which should mean a fifth straight start for Tristan da Silva, who has played well with his new opportunity. Desmond Bane has stepped up with Banchero sidelined, sporting averages of 20.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.5 triples across his last four outings. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner finishes blowout win with 20 points
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:39 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 20 points (5-of-13 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in Thursday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Wagner did most of his damage at the foul line, scoring half of his 20 points at the charity stripe. Over the past two weeks, he has provided fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Paolo Banchero out, Wagner has a slightly higher fantasy ceiling, but he has been Orlando's best category league option regardless of who's available. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane dishes out five assists vs. Clippers
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:37 PM
Desmond Bane amassed 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Bane didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, going 2-for-9 from inside the arc. However, fantasy managers who have the Magic guard rostered received solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, Bane has been ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, so progress is being made after a slow start to his first season in Orlando. The Magic finish Week 5 with games against the Knicks and Celtics on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva posts 17/8/1 line vs. Clippers
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:37 PM
Tristan da Silva accounted for 17 points (7-of-17 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Da Silva has hit double figures in all four games he's started in place of the injured Paolo Banchero (groin). During this stretch, the second-year forward is ranked just outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Da Silva didn't record any defensive stats on Thursday, but he should be rostered in a higher percentage of Yahoo! leagues. Orlando has games on Saturday and Sunday to end Week 5, and da Silva is rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs scores team-high 23 points vs. LAC
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:36 PM
Jalen Suggs finished Thursday's win over the Clippers with 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Suggs led six Magic players in double figures with 23 points, recording season-highs in points and three-pointers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The most significant concern for Suggs' managers is his availability, as back-to-backs remain off the table. Orlando has another one this weekend, hosting the Knicks on Saturday before visiting Boston the following night. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero (groin) has no timeline for his return
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 8:41 AM
Jason Beede
Palo Banchero (groin) did non-contact, weight room work at Thursday morning shootaround, but there is no timeline for his return to play.
Analysis: When asked specifically about when Banchero might return, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said, âThey don't put timelines on it. As he recovers from each session, we'll go from there.â It sounds like Banchero is day-to-day, but it's worth noting that there is no immediate plan for him to return this weekend. |
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