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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (personal) returns to practice
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 10:24 AM
Jason Beede
Jonathan Isaac (personal) was back at Magic practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: Isaac, who agreed to a one-year contract with the Magic in July, missed the team's first two preseason games for personal reasons. While he gives Orlando another frontcourt option, his injury history and the other options available to head coach Sean Sweeney make Isaac a non-factor in fantasy leagues. |
Anthony Black Sweeney: Anthony Black (ankle) 'progressing well'
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 10:22 AM
Jason Beede
Magic head coach Sean Sweeney said on Wednesday that Anthony Black (ankle) is âprogressing wellâ in his recovery.
Analysis: Black suffered a right ankle sprain during a voluntary workout ahead of training camp and has not appeared in any of Orlando's preseason games. He's making good progress in his recovery, but the team will continue to âbe smartâ about how it handles the young guard's potential return. He's still worth selecting in the later rounds of drafts, especially given starting point guard Jalen Suggs' injury history. |
Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 18 points with four threes
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:04 PM
Tristan da Silva provided a boost off the bench with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: It has been quite the preseason for da Silva, who has averaged 18 points and four triples per game thus far. He was at his best last season when Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were sidelined, and he will be prepared to step up if either player misses time. It's good to see him play well, but he likely won't get this much of an opportunity when the team is healthy. Anthony Black, who hasn't played during the preseason, will likely be the team's sixth man when he is healthy, but da Silva should still play a significant role. |
Franz Wagner Franz Wagner turns in 20/4/8/2 line vs. Cavs
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:01 PM
Franz Wagner lit up the Cavaliers with 20 points (7-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one three-pointer on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wagner played limited minutes in Orlando's first two preseason games, but he was unleashed in this one. Through three preseason games, he now has 18 assists, and even with Jalen Suggs (illness) in the lineup, Wagner was still the primary playmaker. Wagner's career high for assists per game is 4.7, but that mark dropped to just 3.3 last season. If Sean Sweeney opts to utilize him as a playmaker more, and he is able to stay healthy, Wagner can be a fantasy stud. |
Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 24/8/3/1 line vs. Cleveland
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 3:58 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points (10-of-13 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 132-116 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: It had been a rough preseason for Banchero thus far, so it was good to see him have a productive outing. He has been a polarizing player in fantasy basketball throughout his career, mostly because of his subpar efficiency. This field goal percentage is not sustainable for him, but any improvement under new head coach Sean Sweeney would do wonders for his impact. |
Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) logs 13 minutes vs. Cavs
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 3:52 PM
Jalen Suggs (illness) made his preseason debut on Tuesday and contributed nine points (3-of-4 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After missing Orlando's first two preseason games, Suggs was back in the mix to take on Cleveland. He didn't play as much as the other starters, but there was no reason for him to overdo it in his first exhibition game. Still, it was good for Suggs to log 13 minutes in this game, and he'll have one more chance to play before the regular season begins as they wrap up the preseason against the Heat on Friday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero struggles with shot vs. Cleveland
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 3:29 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed 10 points (1-of-10 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's exhibition against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Banchero had a challenging night in Cleveland, as he missed all seven of his two-point attempts. Matching up with Evan Mobley and, at times, Jarrett Allen, can be a problem, especially around the basket. Banchero's bigger fantasy concern is turnovers, as he's averaged at least three per game each of the last three seasons. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 17 points vs. Cleveland
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 3:22 PM
Tristan da Silva tallied 17 points (6-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's exhibition against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Magic gave Desmond Bane the night off, so da Silva got the nod to start in Cleveland. He played well, led the Magic in scoring, and shot 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. If Orlando can move the ball the way new head coach Sean Sweeney wants them to offensively, da Silva is one player who stands to benefit. For now, he's only worth late-round consideration (at best) in drafts. However, as was the case last season, there may be times when he's worth streaming. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 11 in preseason debut
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:42 PM
Paolo Banchero supplied 11 points (2-of-7 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), one rebound and five assists over 15 minutes as the Magic defeated the Grizzlies 122-118 in preseason action on Wednesday.
Analysis: The first look at newly-minted head coach Sean Sweeney's squad was encouraging as Banchero dished out five assists, routinely finding Wendell Carter Jr. at the rim or Desmond Bane in space for a pull-up three-pointer. He also managed to get to the line for 10 free-throw attempts despite playing just two quarters. The 23-year-old foundational building block is coming off a disappointing third season where he averaged a career-low 22.2 points and shot just 30 percent from distance. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner records 6/2/7/2 line vs. Grizzlies
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:39 PM
Franz Wagner accumulated six points (2-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 14 minutes in Wednesday's preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Wagner was unable to settle into a groove during his preseason debut, but he managed to shift seamlessly into facilitator mode, dishing out a team-high seven assists. The 25-year-old forward was limited to a career-low 34 games last year due to a severe high ankle sprain. It's relatively easy to write off last season's injuries as an outlier given his previous history, which makes him an interesting rebound candidate as a fourth-round range selection in fantasy drafts this fall. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (ankle) considered day-to-day
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:38 AM
Jason Beede
According to Magic head coach Sean Sweeney, Anthony Black (ankle) is considered day-to-day.
Analysis: Black injured his ankle during voluntary workouts before training camp opened. The good news is that the injury is not serious, and the Magic are exercising caution. Black started 40 of the 64 games he appeared in last season, thanks in part to injuries to Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, emerging as a player who had to be rostered in standard leagues. Black should once again be a late-round pick in drafts. |
Malaki Branham Magic sign Branham, Davison to Exhibit 10 deals
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 2:04 AM
Orlando Magic
Magic sign Malaki Branham, JD Davison to Exhibit 10 contracts.
Analysis: Branham, the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft, has seen his NBA opportunities decrease after serving as an occasional starter in his first two seasons with the Spurs. In 2025-26, his lone season with the Wizards, the guard averaged 9.8 minutes per game in 28 appearances. As for Davison, the 53rd overall pick in the 2022 draft, he appeared in 28 games for the Rockets last season. While both will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp, neither Branham nor Davison is likely to be in a position to impact fantasy basketball next season. |
Xavier Cooks Izaiyah Nelson undergoes ankle surgery
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Jason Beede
Izaiyah Nelson underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 51st overall pick in last month's draft, Nelson suffered a fractured left ankle during Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers. Signed to a two-way deal shortly after the draft, the 6-foot-9 forward is expected to be sidelined for three to four months. Nelson's defensive ability will give him a chance to earn opportunities once he's healthy, but there's no need to plan to draft him in the fall. |
Colin Castleton Colin Castleton scores 15 points vs. Miami
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 11:30 AM
Colin Castleton tallied 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Castleton signed another two-way contract with the Magic on July 1, and he's hopeful that a strong summer league will put him on a path to earn more opportunities once the regular season begins. While he did not record any defensive stats in Saturday's victory, the 6-foot-10 center was active on the glass and shot the ball well. While not a player who has to be selected in preseason drafts, there may come a point where Castleton offers deep-league streaming value due to injury. |
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Xavier Cooks Izaiyah Nelson grabs six boards in SL debut
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 4:37 PM
Izaiyah Nelson finished with two points (1-of-4 FGs), six rebounds, one steal and one block against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Nelson only played 19 minutes in his first summer league game, and while he was able to grab some boards and collect some defensive stats, he wasn't able to contribute much else. He was able to rack up the rebounds in stocks at USF last season, which is enticing for dynasty managers. His role should increase as the summer continues. |
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Jonathan Isaac Report: Jonathan Isaac signs back with Magic
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:27 AM
Jason Beede
Jonathan Isaac agreed to a one-year contract with the Magic, reports Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
Analysis: Isaac was waived by the Magic just days ago, but finds himself back where he started. The former No. 6 overall pick from the 2017 NBA Draft, Isaac's career has been a story of him mostly battling knee injuries. It's unclear what his market was around the league, but Isaac decided his best path forward was to return to the Magic. |
Jevon Carter Shams: Magic re-sign Jevon Carter for one year
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:17 AM
Shams Charania
Jevon Carter has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Magic, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: An eight-year NBA veteran, Carter joined the Magic after he was waived by the Bulls in February. He averaged 7.2 points and 2.3 assists in 20.7 minutes per game with Orlando. Carter figures to reprise his role as bench depth at point guard behind Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. |
Nikola Vucevic Shams: Nikola Vu?evi? to Magic on one-year deal
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 4:45 AM
Shams Charania
Nikola Vu?evi? has agreed on a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Vu?evi? previously spent nine seasons with the Magic earlier in his career. More recently, the 35-year-old center saw his production fall off drastically after a midseason trade to the Celtics last season. Vu?evi?'s playoff production was limited to the point where the Celtics benched him for Game 7 as they lost a series against the 76ers. Vooch was a top-50 player and a bonafide starter as recently as two years ago with the Bulls. With the Magic only paying him $3.9 million at this stage of his career, he could be ticketed for a lesser role in Orlando. |
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Xavier Cooks WAS selects Izaiyah Nelson at No. 51, sends to ORL
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:51 PM
Wizards selected Izaiyah Nelson with the No. 51 pick in the NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Magic.
Analysis: After spending his first three seasons at Arkansas State, Nelson had his most productive campaign at South Florida as a senior. In 34 games, the 6-foot-8 forward/center racked up the individual awards, earning American Conference Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors. While Nelson is undersized for a post player, he makes up for it with an elite motor and willingness to compete as a rebounder and defender. Nelson gives the Magic another option to call upon in the frontcourt, which could prove valuable if free agent Moritz Wagner does not return. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black logs five steals Sunday vs. Detroit
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:47 PM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's loss to the Pistons with 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and five steals.
Analysis: Like many of his teammates on Sunday, Black struggled to efficiently put the ball in the basket ??" his 0-of-4 shooting from beyond the arc being a major reason. Yet, the third-year guard had several positive moments on the defensive end, as reflected in the five steals he collected. He never consistently put together strong performances in the opening-round loss. However, Black took notable steps forward from a production standpoint during the regular season. He'll have fantasy value next season. |
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