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Anthony Black Anthony Black tallies 17/7/2/2 line vs. Raptors
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 4:44 PM
Anthony Black got the start on Tuesday and finished with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one 3-pointer against Toronto.
Analysis: Black got the starting nod in place of Cole Anthony (illness), and he ended up having one of his best performances of the season. Black has scored in double figures in six straight games, and this was his highest-scoring start of the season. Black hasn't lived up to being a top ten pick yet, but he still has plenty of upside, which he has showcased recently. He still isn't a player that should be rostered in standard leagues, but he has had a strong stretch of production. If Anthony remains out on Thursday, Black may have some streaming appeal. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. records another double-double
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 4:38 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), 10 rebounds and three assists against the Raptors.
Analysis: Carter Jr. got his fourth straight start in place of Goga Bitadze (concussion), and he has recorded double-doubles in three of those. He is averaging 13.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.0 triple during this stretch as a starter, though his field goal percentage (36.2%) has been an issue that continued in this game. Carter Jr. has been effective as a starter, but he hasn't been quite as good as Bitadze has been this season. We'll see who starts when Goga returns, and his next chance to play will be against Portland on Thursday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero records 26/12/2 line with 3 threes
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 4:30 PM
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points (10-of-19 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block, three 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 109-93 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
Analysis: Banchero struggled in their last game and shot just 4-of-17 in their loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. While the result of the game was the same, and they've now lost four games in a row, Banchero was far more productive as a scorer. Unfortunately, his poor night at the free throw line and lack of contributions on defense limited his impact in 9-cat leagues. Orlando still has two more games this week for Banchero to try and help them end their losing streak. Portland comes to town on Thursday for their next game. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (illness) will not return vs. TOR
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:29 PM
Orlando Magic PR
Jonathan Isaac (illness) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Isaac tried to play through the illness that had him listed as questionable entering the game, but after just five minutes, his night is over. Trevelin Queen should play a larger role for the rest of this game. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) out Tuesday vs. Raptors
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:10 PM
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Harris is out once again Tuesday with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old shooting guard was questionable before being downgraded to doubtful and eventually ruled out. Harris has played so sparingly this season that his availability hardly impacts fantasy basketball either way. |
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Anthony Black ORL starting Black, KCP, da Silva, Banchero, WCJ
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:09 PM
Orlando Magic
The Magic will start Anthony Black, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Black will make a return to the starting lineup with Cole Anthony (illness) sidelined for this game. This will be Black's fourth start of the season, though he hasn't been very productive in any of them. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) out Tuesday vs. Raptors
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:07 PM
Jett Howard (left ankle sprain) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Howard is set to miss his fifth consecutive game for the Magic Tuesday. The 21-year-old shooting guard's availability fortunately doesn't have significant impact on fantasy basketball. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (illness) available vs. Raptors
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:06 PM
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac (illness) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Isaac will be good to go despite the illness, and he should continue to play a role off the bench. His minutes have fluctuated, which makes him a difficult player to roster, even if he has a fantasy friendly game. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony (illness) out Tuesday vs. Raptors
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:04 PM
Cole Anthony (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Magic's depth could be tested in this one with a few players already ruled out. Cory Joseph and Trevelin Queen could see more minutes off the bench in this one with Anthony out, though neither is worth streaming in fantasy basketball. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony, Jonathan Issac questionable Tuesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 9:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cole Anthony and Jonathan Isaac are both questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Toronto due to illness.
Analysis: Yikes. The Magic are already missing a slew of key starters and role players, including Gary Harris, who has been downgraded to doubtful. If Anthony is sidelined, Cory Joseph and Trevelin Queen could see increased run off the bench behind Anthony Black and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Isaac's absence would free up more playing time for Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:54 PM
NBA Injury Report
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Harris has only played in three games since initially straining his left hamstring on November 25, none since January 1. He wasn't a factor in fantasy basketball when healthy, and that's unlikely to change if he's cleared to play against the Raptors. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) questionable Tuesday vs. TOR
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:51 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Howard, who has missed Orlando's last four games, was initially questionable for Sunday's loss to the Nuggets before being ruled out. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (concussion) out Tuesday vs. Raptors
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is out for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the fourth straight on the sideline for Bitadze. Wendell Carter Jr. will remain in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future and should be streamed until Goga returns. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. has 16/14/5 line in loss Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:38 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. had 16 points (6-of-15 FGs), 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and one 3-pointer against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Analysis: Carter Jr. was more than a viable streamer Sunday with Goga Bitadze out with a concussion. The 25-year-old power forward took more shots than anyone besides Paolo Banchero and pulled down 14 rebounds. He'll continue to be worth using if Bitadze's injury lingers. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 10/7/5 line in loss to Nuggets
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:36 PM
Paolo Banchero had 10 points (4-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Analysis: Banchero ha? suddenly had three less than stellar games in a row. The 22-year-old power forward is 20-of-56 from the field with 53 points in his last three games. This is not the level of production we've come to expect from the Magic star. The former Rookie of the Year deserves some patience as he returned from injury less than two weeks ago. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 10:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (left ankle sprain) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the fourth straight on the sideline for Howard, whose availability does not impact fantasy basketball. Caleb Houstan will be available off the bench, but he hasn't done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. Denver
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Howard has missed Orlando's last three games after spraining his ankle during a January 10 loss to the Bucks. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, even with the Magic still playing without Franz Wagner (oblique). |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (concussion) out Sunday vs. Denver
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Bitadze will miss a third straight game due to the league's concussion protocol. Wendell Carter Jr. will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming until Goga is cleared to return. |
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Cole Anthony Cole Anthony has 23 points, 2 threes in loss
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:09 PM
Cole Anthony had 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, one steal and two 3-pointers against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Anthony had no assists filling in for Jalen Suggs (back) Friday, but led the Magic in points against the Celtics. The 24-year-old point guard had 23 points on 15 shots including 2-of-5 from behind the 3-point line. Anthony also managed to pull down seven rebounds. He only had two turnovers, but was -19 in 31 minutes in the 27-point loss to Boston. Anthony will continue to provide fantasy value as long as Suggs and Franz Wagner (oblique) are still out. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 21/4/4 line in loss to Celtics
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:08 PM
Paolo Banchero had 21 points (8-of-20 FGs), four rebounds and four assists against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero wasn't efficient Friday against the Celtics. The 22-year-old star power forward managed just 21 points on 20 shots as the Magic were blown out by the defending champions. Banchero has now had two uneven games in a row as he had 22 points on 20 shots Wednesday against the Bucks. Fantasy managers can be patient with the former Rookie of the Year as Banchero has only played three games since returning from injury. |
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