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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (ankle) downgraded to questionable
Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 6:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's matchup with Miami.
Analysis: Suggs was initially listed as probable to play after injuring his ankle on Thursday, but now there is a chance that he sits out. If he ends up missing this game, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony will likely take on the point guard minutes. Black had 23 points in 31 minutes off the bench in their last game and would be worth streaming. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (ankle) probable Saturday vs. Miami
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (right ankle sprain) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Suggs was injured during Thursday's loss to the Thunder. While he returned to action, it didn't take long for Magic coach Jamahl Mosley to remove his starting point guard from the game as he was uncomfortable playing on the injured leg. The good news is that Suggs is probable on the initial injury report, meaning he's on track to remain the team's starting point guard on Saturday. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony will absorb the available minutes if he cannot play. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable Saturday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 10:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Harris has been out of the lineup since November 25, missing ten games. While his return would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, it would improve the depth of a team playing without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 23 points off bench vs. OKC
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:54 PM
Anthony Black contributed 23 points (8??"of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs) with three rebounds, two assists, a steal, and three three-pointers against the Thunder.
Analysis: Black set a new season-high with 21 points on a season-high 14 shots. Black is primarily known for his defense but will get opportunities to play a bigger role as a scorer because of Orlando's recent injuries. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze posts 15/10/3 line vs. Thunder
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:48 PM
Goga Bitadze finished Thursday's game against the Thunder with 15 points (6of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, and a block.
Analysis: Bitadze has now recorded a double-double in three of his previous four games despite pairing with Wendell Carter Jr. in the frontcourt. He led all Magic starters in points. Bitadze has continued to show his value as a streaming option while the the Magic's two star players are on the mend. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) out Thursday vs. Thunder
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:07 AM
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: This will make 10 straight missed games for Harris. The 30-year-old shooting guard told reporters at shoot around Thursday that he feels good and is getting close to making his return. With Franz Wagner also out, Jalen Suggs will continue to operate as the top offensive option for Orlando. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) plays 15 MIN vs. Knicks
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:06 PM
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring soreness) finished Sunday's loss to the Knicks with three points (1-of-1 FGs), three rebounds, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer in 15 minutes.
Analysis: Isaac returned to action after a two-game absence, playing 15 minutes off the bench. While the offensive impact was minimal, the defensive production keeps Isaac on the radar in some deep leagues. Orlando plays two games in Week 8, beginning Thursday with Oklahoma City, and the time off should benefit Isaac. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs struggles in loss to NYK, scores nine
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:06 PM
Jalen Suggs played 32 minutes in Sunday's loss to New York, finishing with nine points (4-of-19 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal, three blocks, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Suggs had a rough night against the Knicks, shooting 1-of-12 from the field in the first half. He was better after halftime, but the Magic guard's night came to a frustrating end when he fouled out with 3:59 remaining in the game. While Suggs has been a top-50 player over the past week, he's made just 35.6% of his shots. The looks haven't been as clean as they were with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner in the lineup, negatively impacting Suggs' scoring efficiency. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner scores career-high 32 points in loss
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:05 PM
Moritz Wagner shot 10-of-15 from the field and 8-of-11 from the foul line in Sunday's 100-91 loss to the Knicks, finishing with 32 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 25 minutes.
Analysis: Few basketball fans, if any, projected matchups between Wagner and Karl-Anthony Towns to be âmust-see TVâ before the season began. But they have been, with both players producing highlights and quality stat lines in the teams' two meetings. Wagner went off for a career-high 32 points on Sunday, playing 25 minutes off the bench. Rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues, he's worth adding with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined with torn oblique muscles. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva notches season-high 20 points
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:04 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Sunday's 100-91 loss to the Knicks with 20 points (9-of-17 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, and two 3-pointers in 32 minutes.
Analysis: The oblique injuries Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner suffered have made it necessary for others to increase their production, including da Silva. Before Sunday, he hadn't been much of a threat offensively. However, the performance against the Knicks will draw some attention for a rookie rostered in 2% of Yahoo leagues. With Orlando off until Thursday, da Silva isn't a must-add on Monday morning. However, the playing time as a starter makes him worthy of deep-league consideration. |
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Jonathan Isaac ORL starting Suggs, KCP, da Silva, Isaac, Carter
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:52 AM
NBA Lineups
Jalen Suggs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tristan da Silva, Jonathan Isaac, and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Isaac is back after a three-game absence and will start, replacing Goga Bitadze. While Bitadze should remain in the rotation, the move to a bench role does cut into his fantasy value. As for Isaac, if he can play 20 minutes without issue, there's a good chance he puts up solid defensive numbers. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) available Sunday vs NYK
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 10:22 AM
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring soreness) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Isaac is back after a three-game absence, giving the Magic additional depth in the frontcourt. However, fantasy managers should next expect to see him surpass 20 minutes due to the injury history. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) out Sunday vs. Knicks
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 10:19 AM
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Harris will miss his ninth straight game. With Franz Wagner still out, Jalen Suggs will continue to be the focal point of the Magic's offense. Harris' absence doesn't have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) probable Sunday vs. NYK
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 10:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring soreness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Isaac has missed Orlando's last three games, most recently going through part of his pregame routine before being held out of Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee. Isaac can provide solid value with Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out, but the minutes restriction could be too much to overcome. Isaac playing 16-20 minutes would be worth a look in deep leagues, but there's no guarantee he will get there if cleared to play on Sunday. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable Sunday vs NYK
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 10:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Harris has missed Orlando's last eight games after injuring his hamstring on November 25. If he can play, the veteran guard will give the Magic much-needed depth on the wing, as Franz Wagner (oblique) will be sidelined for another three weeks. However, there's no need to add Harris in most fantasy leagues. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. corrals 11 rebounds vs. Bucks
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 3:55 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. produced a stat line of eight points (2-of-5 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 34 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: If anyone was hoping to see Carter become a more influential part of the Magic offense after his return from a foot injury, that hasn't happened. He's attempted nine shots in Orlando's past two games, including five on Tuesday, played without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. While there appears to be room for Carter to increase his impact, he hasn't shown himself capable of doing so yet. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black contributes 17 points, three steals
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 3:54 PM
Anthony Black accumulated 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one blocked shot in 32 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Outside of Goga Bitadze, there aren't many solid streaming options in Orlando, with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined. Maybe Black emerges as an option, based on his performance in Milwaukee. The second-year guard won't have value as a 3-point shooter, but he's generally efficient and provides solid defensive production. There's no need to add Black, as the Magic won't play again until December 15 or 16. But he's worth placing on watchlists. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze records 12/14/4/1/1 line vs. Bucks
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 3:53 PM
Goga Bitadze finished Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee with 12 points (6-of-13 FGs), 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Rostered in 34% of Yahoo leagues, Bitadze is the best streaming option, with Franz Wagner (oblique) joining Paolo Banchero (oblique) on the sideline over the weekend. A 7th-round player for the season, Goga has provided top-40 value over the past two weeks. The Magic won't play again until December 15 or 16 against the Atlanta/New York loser, so adding Bitadze in the aftermath of Tuesday's defeat may not be necessary. But he should be on fantasy managers' radars. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs leads Magic with 32 points vs. Bucks
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 3:53 PM
Jalen Suggs shot 12-of-26 from the field and 5-of-6 from the foul line in Tuesday's 114-109 loss to Milwaukee, accounting for 32 points, nine rebounds, one assist, four steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Suggs, who momentarily left Tuesday's game during the third quarter with an apparent right hand injury, put on a show in the fourth. He scored 18 of his team-high 32 in the frame, nearly helping Orlando steal a game few gave them any chance of winning. With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined with torn oblique muscles, Suggs will have the room to make things happen as a scorer. If he's efficient, that would boost the Magic guard's fantasy value. Orlando will play the loser of the Atlanta/New York quarterfinal on December 15 or December 16. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) downgraded to out Tues.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Orlando Magic Daily
Jonathan Isaac (right hamstring soreness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: After Isaac completed his pregame workout, the Magic decided that he would not play in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal. His absence leaves Orlando down another frontcourt option, as Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are out with oblique tears. |
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