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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) plays 34 minutes in return
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Jalen Suggs (illness) tallied eight points (3-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Suggs' playing time was not restricted on Thursday, and he showed no ill effects from the two games he missed due to an illness. He did not offer much as a scorer against the Kings, but the most important thing for fantasy managers was that Suggs played 34 minutes. Orlando plays once more during Week 22, on Sunday against the Raptors, so fantasy managers will hope to get more production from Suggs there. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane contributes 23 points vs. Sacramento
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Desmond Bane finished Thursday's win over the Kings with 23 points (6-of-11 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), six assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring at least 20 points in five of his first eight games in March, Bane has recorded two such games over his last six. Against the Kings, he shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and 8-of-8 from the foul line. The eight free-throw attempts were the most in a game for Bane since March 11. Jalen Suggs ' return to the lineup after a two-game absence allowed Bane to focus more on scoring, and fantasy managers reaped the rewards. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 18 points vs. Sacramento
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Thursday's win over the Kings with 18 points (5-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Limited to four points in a March 19 blowout loss to the Hornets, da Silva has reached double figures in four straight games, scoring 18 or more in each of the last three. Against the Kings, the second-year wing shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and produced good percentages from the field overall and the foul line. Da Silva should be rostered in 12-team leagues through the end of the regular season, as it remains unknown when Franz Wagner or Anthony Black will return from their respective injuries. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 30 points
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
Paolo Banchero accounted for 30 points (11-of-22 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Banchero has been on a roll recently, having scored at least 30 points in three straight and four of his last six games. Against the Kings, the Magic forward shot 50 percent from the field and also put up quality numbers in rebounds and assists. Over the past two weeks, Banchero has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, thanks to the combination of improved raw numbers and efficiency. Orlando concludes its Week 22 slate on Sunday against the Raptors. |
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Jalen Suggs ORL starts Suggs, Bane, da Silva, Banchero, Carter
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 12:35 PM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Suggs is back after a two-game absence due to illness. As expected, he is in the starting lineup with Jamal Cain heading to the bench. That's the lone change to the Magic starting lineup. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) upgraded to available
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 11:25 AM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Suggs, who missed Orlando's last two games due to illness, participated in Thursday's pregame shootaround and felt better. His availability for the matchup with Sacramento likely means that Jamal Cain will come off the bench after starting Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) going through contact
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:37 AM
Jason Beede
Franz Wagner (ankle) is now allowed to go through some contact in individual workouts.
Analysis: While Wagner did not do much during Thursday's shootaround in preparation for Orlando's matchup with Sacramento, he did respond well to a recent contact session, according to Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. It has been over a month since the forward was shut down due to a need for additional time and rehabilitation to recover from a high ankle sprain suffered in December. With many fantasy leagues concluding in Week 23, if not sooner, the chances of Wagner having an impact are slim. Tristan da Silva remains a worthwhile hold in 14-team leagues, and some 12-team leagues as well. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) participates in shootaround
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:19 AM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs (illness) participated in Thursday's pregame shootaround.
Analysis: After missing Orlando's last two games due to illness, Suggs was listed as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings. His ability to participate in shootaround, with Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley saying that the point guard is âdefinitelyâ feeling better, is a positive sign regarding Suggs' availability. If he can play against Sacramento, Jamal Cain is the player most likely headed to the bench. Jevon Carter, who started the first game that Suggs missed, would also lose out on streaming value with the point guard back in the lineup. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) questionable Thursday
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 10:51 AM
Jalen Suggs (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Suggs has missed the last two games with an illness and is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Kings. Jevon Carter had 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers. With only three games on Thursday, Carter could be worth streaming if Suggs is ruled out again. |
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Jamal Cain Jamal Cain posts 17/6/3 line as starter
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:29 PM
Jamal Cain started on Tuesday and contributed 17 points (5-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Cain, who signed a standard contract with Orlando last week, moved into the starting unit for the first time this season. He set a new season high for scoring and assists while playing a season-high 32 minutes. Cain should continue to be a rotation piece for the Magic, but he isn't a player to consider with a roster spot outside of the deepest leagues. |
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Jevon Carter Jevon Carter chips in 15/4/4 line off bench
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:21 PM
Jevon Carter provided a boost off the bench with 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Carter came off the bench after an unproductive start on Monday. Clearly, he's better as a reserve; he has scored in double figures in five straight games while coming off the bench, but he scored just two points on Monday. He matched his season high for scoring in this game, though it wasn't enough to help Orlando snap this losing streak. Carter may not be a reliable fantasy option, but he should continue to play extra minutes with Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black sidelined. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero pours in 36/6/5/1/1 line vs. Cavs
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:17 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic on Tuesday with 36 points (10-of-19 FGs, 13-of-15 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, three three-pointers and five turnovers in a 136-131 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Though it didn't help Orlando snap their losing streak, Banchero remained hot for a second straight game. He has averaged 37.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.5 triples per game while shooting efficiently in both games. The turnovers have been an issue, but that is expected with this much volume. Banchero has struggled in category leagues throughout his career, but he has been much better during the second half of this season, largely because he is shooting better from the floor and free throw line. |
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Jamal Cain ORL starting Bane, da Silva, Cain, Paolo, WCJ
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:35 PM
Orlando Magic
Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Orlando is still without Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black, but instead of Jevon Carter getting the nod again, it will be Cain for this game. Cain has been a solid reserve recently, though he may not contribute much for fantasy managers, even in an increased role. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) to remain out vs. Cleveland
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Suggs did not play in Monday's loss to the Pacers, with Jevon Carter replacing him in the starting lineup. Carter was ineffective, finishing with two points, three rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes. While he may get another start in Cleveland, Carter is not worth the streaming risk. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane tallies 17 points, seven assists
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:53 PM
Desmond Bane recorded 17 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: On a night when the Magic were without Jalen Suggs, Bane took on more playmaking responsibilities. The seven assists, which equaled his total in Orlando's prior two games, were the most for Bane since he recorded nine in a March 8 win over the Bucks. Add in the points and rebounds, and this was a decent start to Week 22 for Bane. Jevon Carter, who replaced Suggs in the starting lineup, offered little in 24 minutes, finishing with two points (1-of-5 FGs), three rebounds and one steal. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva records 21/3/5/2 line vs. Indiana
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:52 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Monday's loss to the Pacers with 21 points (9-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, da Silva has provided fifth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats since March 1. Given the injuries that the Magic have been dealing with, the second-year forward should be a bit more popular in 12-team leagues. Da Silva's final line on Monday only lacked a blocked shot, and he shot 6-of-8 from inside the arc. With Orlando playing three more games in Week 22, his rostership should increase ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores season-high 39 points
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:51 PM
Paolo Banchero produced 39 points (13-of-27 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Banchero's 39 points on Monday were a season-high, but it wasn't enough to keep the Magic from dropping a fifth straight game. Even worse for Orlando was that Indiana entered the game on a 16-game losing streak. Since March 1, Banchero has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, despite his limited defensive production. The Magic forward shooting 49.1 percent from the field during this stretch certainly helps. Orlando plays three more games in Week 22, starting with the Cavaliers on Tuesday. |
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Jevon Carter ORL starts Carter, Bane, da Silva, Paolo, Carter
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Already without Anthony Black, the Magic will also play Monday's game without the services of Jalen Suggs. As a result, Carter will make his first start of the season. He's worth a look in deep leagues due to Orlando's lack of depth at point guard. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) sidelined Monday vs. IND
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 5:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (illness) is out for Monday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Suggs has been great since the All-Star break, so his absence will certainly be felt by fantasy managers looking for a playoff victory. Suggs' absence should mean more run for Tristan da Silva, who makes a worthwhile streaming option. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records 14 points, six assists vs. LAL
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:47 PM
Jalen Suggs recorded 14 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Suggs entered Saturday having recorded an average of 11.3 points on 36.5 percent shooting in his past four games. He was able to clean up the field-goal percentage against the Lakers, and the six assists were solid. Suggs has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, but the recent inconsistency has been frustrating for fantasy managers to deal with. The Magic play four games in Week 22, starting with the Pacers on Monday. |
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