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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) out Monday vs. Cleveland
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the third that Wagner has missed, with the description being changed from âleft ankle sorenessâ to âhigh left ankle sprain injury management.â Before Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner did some light, non-contact shooting during the pregame shootaround. As long as Wagner is out, Anthony Black will start, and he should be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero leads Magic with 27 points in defeat
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:41 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed a team-high 27 points (7-of-14 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), five rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: It's been a frustrating season for Banchero and the Magic as they've consistently struggled to generate enough offense to turn things around. The 23-year-old playmaker has scored at least 20 points in seven of 10 games since Janaury 1, but the Magic are just 4-6 overall during that span. He's dropped from 25.9 points per-game last season to just 21.1 through 34 contests this season. The Magic have a rematch against the Cavaliers on Monday before facing the Heat, Raptors and Spurs to close out a four-game week. |
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Desmond Bane Bane scores 20 points in loss to Cavaliers
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:40 PM
Desmond Bane tallied 20 points (7-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Orlando's marquee offseason addition, Bane has been a consistent scoring threat, averaging 18.9 points through 44 games in his Magic debut. The 27-year-old guard has struggled from three-point range this season and was just 2-of-6 from downtown in this one. Simply put, Bane and Banchero haven't supplied enough from an offensive standpoint which makes it critical to get Franz Wagner (ankle) back as quickly as possible. |
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Jalen Suggs ORL starts Suggs, Black, Bane, Banchero, Carter
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 12:38 PM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After missing Orlando's last eight games, Suggs is available and will be in the starting lineup. He isn't officially under a minutes restriction, but some precautions could be taken with the guard's playing time. Tristan da Silva will head to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) available Saturday vs. CLE
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After an eight-game absence, Suggs is available for the Magic. His return will likely push Tristan da Silva to the bench, but fantasy managers should plan for Suggs' minutes to be restricted. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) probable vs. Cleveland
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is probable to play against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Analysis: Suggs has missed Orlando's last eight games, but he is expected to return to take on Cleveland. That will push Tristan da Silva back to the bench after a one-game stint as a starter. Jase Richardson should also lose out on minutes. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) remains out vs. Cleveland
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner will miss a second straight game after playing just two games following a 16-game absence. Anthony Black will remain a starter despite Jalen Suggs (knee) being upgraded to probable. They'll continue to manage this injury as he recovers, but it is slightly alarming that he will miss two games this quickly. Black has been productive as a fill-in. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero puts up 23/7/5 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 3:38 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points (6-of-12 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 124-97 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: After an inefficient shooting outing on Sunday, Banchero was able to have a better night against Charlotte. Unfortunately, that didn't change the result, and Orlando ended up on the wrong end of another lopsided game. Efficiency has never been a strong suit for Banchero, and that has been the case again this season. However, he is averaging career highs in rebounds and assists, which has made up for a drop in scoring. Next up is a home game against the Cavaliers on Saturday. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner chips in 14 points off bench
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 3:29 PM
Moritz Wagner provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers on Thursday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Wagner made his season debut less than two weeks ago, so this was his highest scoring performance since 2024. He was an excellent reserve scoring option for the Magic to start last year before tearing his ACL. This was a new season high for him in just 15 minutes. He'll continue to be a reliable scoring option off the bench, but with Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze both healthy, he won't play enough minutes to provide value in standard leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Magic open to trading Bitadze, Isaac, and T. Jones
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 8:22 AM
Clutch Points
Clutch Points' Brett Siegel reports that the Magic are open to trading Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac, and Tyus Jones
Analysis: Bitadze figures to attract the most interest. As Siegel notes, he âis an intriguing center who could fetch multiple second-round picks in a trade and free up salary for [the Magic for] the 2026-27 season in the process.â A package of Bitadze and Jones could be of interest to a team like the Knicks, who are in the market for a true center and a backup point guard, both of whom would need to be strong defenders. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner out on Thursday with ankle soreness
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 8:12 AM
Jason Beede
Franz Wagner is out on Thursday against the Hornets due to left ankle soreness.
Analysis: This is mildly concerning, considering how much time Wagner missed with an ankle injury over the holidays. The team âis going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward,â which will determine how long Wagner will be sidelined. Tristan Da Silva should move back into the starting lineup in the meantime. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs remains out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 5:52 AM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs âcame up OK after yesterday's work,â so it doesn't sound like the 24-year-old will be out too much longer. Orlando will see how he feels tomorrow and go from there. His next chance to return will be Saturday at home against the Cavaliers. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) off the injury report
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 10:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is off the injury report for Thursday's matchup with Charlotte.
Analysis: Howard will be available after sitting out on Sunday against the Grizzlies, but his status does not impact fantasy basketball due to his limited role within Orlando's rotation. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) questionable Thursday vs. CHA
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Suggs has a chance to return following a seventh straight absence, and he may see a minutes restriction if he's cleared to take the court. Suggs' return will negatively impact the fantasy impact of Tyus Jones and Tristan da Silva, but Anthony Black has played too well to see a major dropoff. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 19 in blowout loss
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:05 AM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points, two rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers across 37 minutes.
Analysis: Blak has been surging lately, and Sunday's final tally - albeit in a loss - was another strong performance. The young guard didn't offer another highlight-reel dunk over four defenders, but he led his team in the scoring department and posted solid peripheral numbers. If he's somehow still available on the waiver wire, make sure to get him on your roster. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero struggles with shot in loss
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 8:59 AM
Paolo Banchero scored 16 points on 7-of-20 shooting in Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies, adding eight rebounds, nine assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Banchero went 9-of-16 for 26 points in Thursday's win, but he couldn't match that efficiency on Sunday. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Banchero was solid as a rebounder and facilitator, which he has been throughout the 2025-26 campaign. He'll look to get back on track in the scoring department when the Magic host the Hornets on Thursday. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Howard will not be available for the final game of Orlando's two-game European trip. He hasn't been in the rotation recently, picking up a DNP-CD in Thursday's win over the Grizzlies in Berlin. Howard's absence does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) questionable vs. Memphis
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Analysis: Howard could end up missing Sunday's game, but he hasn't been part of the rotation over the Magic's last two games. He likely won't see the floor whether he is active or not. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) remains out vs. Memphis
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Analysis: Suggs will miss a seventh straight game, which means the Anthony Black train will continue to roll on. Black should remain in the starting lineup for at least one more game, and he'll look to extend his streak of 20-point games to four. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) plays 27 minutes in return
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:48 AM
NBA
Franz Wagner (ankle) amassed 18 points (6-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After missing 16 games with a high ankle sprain, Wagner was back on the court Thursday afternoon in his hometown of Berlin. While the stat line did not include any steals or blocks, the rebounds and three-pointers were solid. Also encouraging for fantasy managers was his playing 27 minutes in his first game back. Wagner's return meant fewer minutes for Noah Penda (nine points, five rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 18 minutes), who is more valuable to dynasty leagues than redrafts. |
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