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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) doubtful vs. Suns Monday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 8:37 AM
Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) is listed as doubtful for Monday's Magic-Suns game.
Analysis: It appears like Carter will be ruled out for a seventh straight game on Monday. The Magic big man has been banged up in 2024-25 and Goga Bitadze will continue to start for the foreseeable future. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner chips in 14/4/2/1 line off bench
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:23 PM
Moritz Wagner provided a boost off the bench on Friday with 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one triple against the 76ers.
Analysis: Goga Bitadze has been the hot streaming option with Wendell Carter Jr. sidelined, but it was Wagner that stepped up in this game. He has now scored in double figures in six straight games, which lines up with WCJ's injury. Wagner has been able to pour in buckets consistently all season, but he whas stepped things up a bit recently. He isn't worth consideration in standard leagues, but his points, along with the limited production in other categories, make him worth a look in deeper leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs scores 19 despite poor shooting night
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:15 PM
Jalen Suggs struggled with his shot on Friday but still contributed 19 points (6-of-16 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, one triple and five turnovers against the 76ers.
Analysis: Orlando may be red hot as a team, but the same can't be said for Suggs. During this five-game win streak, he has shot worse than 40% from the field in four of them. He shot 2-of-11 from beyond the arc in their last game and followed that up by shooting 1-of-8 in this one. Suggs shot 39.7% on 3-pointers last season, so his 30.5% shooting this year has been both surprising and disappointing. Hopefully that will get back on track soon, but the numbers in every other category getting bumped up have helped him provide sixth round value so far this season. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner pours in 31/11/6/2/1 line vs. 76ers
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:05 PM
Franz Wagner stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 31 points (10-of-23 FGs), 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and five 3-pointers in a 98-86 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: It took a few games for Wagner to get used to being the star of the team with Paolo Banchero sidelined, but he has finally figured it out. He extended his streak of 20-point games to seven while leading the Magic to their fifth straight win, which came on the heels of five straight losses. Wagner has been a top ten player in 9-cat leagues during this win streak, and if he is able to keep this team afloat until Banchero returns, he could be in for the first All-Star appearance of his career. Unfortunately, this was Orlando's final game of the week, though they do play four games next week. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) to remain sidelined Fri.
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 11:01 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) will not play in Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Carter has missed Orlando's last five games, and Friday will be number six. Goga Bitadze has been solid as WCJ's replacement in the starting lineup and should be streamed. Moritz Wagner will also have added fantasy value, but Bitadze is the player fantasy managers should target first. |
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Jonathan Isaac Isaac has 8 points, 11 boards vs. Pacers Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:38 PM
Jonathan Isaac had eight points, 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two 3-pointers against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Isaac came off the bench to nearly record a double-double in 22 minutes. Isaac has a long history of injury issues and he's battled a hamstring injury already this season. While his injury issues make him a risky play in fantasy, he certainly has some value while Paolo Banchero is out for the Magic. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner has 29/3/6 line as Magic beat Pacers 94-90
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:30 PM
Franz Wagner had a full stat line 29 points (9-of-24 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, one block, one steal and three 3-pointers in the Magic's 94-90 victory over the Pacers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wagner had another big offensive game while the Magic are without Paolo Banchero. Wagner wasn't particularly efficient with 29 points on 24 shots, but he made up for that a little by making 8-of-9 free throws. He had only one turnover in 37 minutes while dishing out six assists. Fantasy managers have to be enjoying this stretch by Wagner while Banchero has been out. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out Wednesday vs. IND
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 9:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (left plantar fasciitis) will miss Wednesday's game with the Pacers.
Analysis: WCJ will miss a fifth straight game, allowing Goga Bitadze to remain with the starting five and Mo Wagner to absorb more minutes off the bench. |
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Moritz Wagner Mo Wagner goes off for 18 points in big win
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:53 PM
Moritz Wagner had 18 points (5-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and two 3-pointers against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wagner was very efficient with 18 points on seven shots. He made 2-of-4 attempts from behind the 3-point line and knocked down all six of his free throws. Wagner was +30 in 24 minutes off the bench in the 25-point Magic victory. He continues to see additional minutes with Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) sidelined. |
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Jalen Suggs Suggs has 17/4/4 line as Magic blowout Hornets
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:39 PM
Jalen Suggs had a full stat line with 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and three 3-pointers against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Suggs had 17 points on 14 shots, but was still +17 in 28 minutes in the 25-point victory. He knocked down 3-of-5 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Paolo Banchero has been out for the Magic recently, but Suggs is just having a great start to the season independent of any additional usage he might be seeing with Banchero sidelined. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner leads Magic with 32 points in blowout win
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:35 PM
Franz Wagner had 32 points (14-of-25 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two 3-pointers in the Magic's 114-89 victory over the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wagner continues to carry Orlando on the offensive end while Paolo Banchero is out. He led the Magic with 32 points in the victory, though he took 25 shots. Wagner struggled from behind the 3-point line going 2-of-9, but he only had two turnovers and was +19 in 32 minutes. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out again vs. Charlotte
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: This will be a fourth straight absence for Orlando's center, and it's unclear how much longer he'll be sidelined. Goga Bitadze will continue to start in his place, with Moritz Wagner filling out the backup center minutes. Bitadze should be streamed until Carter Jr. returns. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze nabs double-double vs. Wizards
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:04 PM
Goga Bitadze finished Sunday's Magic-Wizards game with 10 points (5-of-6 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists, and a block.
Analysis: Bitadze thrived as a fill-in for Wendell Carter. He's fallen one rebound short of a double-double in two of his previous four outings and will be a real factor as long as he's in the first unit. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores game-high 23 points vs. WAS
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 2:50 PM
Franz Wagner totaled 23 points (9-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven assists, four rebounds, a steal, and a three pointer in Sunday's Magic-Wizards game.
Analysis: Wagner is doing his best to carry Orlando's offense while Paolo Banchero is on the mend. He's scored at least 22 points in four straight contests. He's creating for others more often but his numbers are largely the same as they were last year. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) available for Sunday
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 10:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring tightness) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Forced to exit Friday's win over the Pelicans after playing nine minutes, Isaac is available for Sunday's game. Given the injury issues, fantasy managers should not expect to see him reach 20 minutes against the Wizards. Look for Isaac to be around 15, which isn't enough to provide reliable fantasy value. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) probable for Sunday
Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring tightness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: After playing nine minutes in the first half, Isaac exited Friday's loss to the Wizards. The probable tag is promising, but fantasy managers should know not to expect too much from Isaac, given his medical history. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out Sunday vs. Wizards
Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Carter has missed Orlando's last three games, with Sunday pushing the unfortunate streak to four. Goga Bitadze will remain in the starting lineup and should be streamed until Carter is cleared to play. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) did not return Friday
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 3:44 PM
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring tightness) did not return to Friday's win over the Pelicans after exiting during the first half. While productive during his nine minutes on the court, the injuries make trusting Isaac in fantasy basketball challenging. Fellow reserves Gary Harris and Moritz Wagner may pick up additional minutes if he misses time.
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze records 11/9/3/1/2 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 3:22 PM
Goga Bitadze tallied 11 points (5-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 27 minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans.
Analysis: Another game, another complete stat line for Bitadze. Filling in for the injured Wendell Carter Jr., he's provided 3rd-round per-game value over the past week. The good news for fantasy managers, especially those in standard leagues, is that Bitadze isn't hard to find on waiver wires. Rostered in 22% of Yahoo leagues, Goga should be added before Orlando hosts Washington on Sunday. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner records 17/4/2 line in 18 minutes
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 3:21 PM
Moritz Wagner logged 18 minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans, scoring 17 points (8-of-11 FGs) with four rebounds, two assists, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: As he's shown multiple times since arriving in Orlando, Wagner doesn't need much time to make an impact. Moritz put up 17 points in 18 minutes on Friday, doing so incredibly efficiently. While Goga Bitadze is the preferred streaming target with Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) sidelined, Wagner isn't a bad consolation prize. |
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