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Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero scores 20 of 31 points in third
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 5:37 PM
Paolo Banchero lit up the Hawks with 31 points (10-of-22 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, one block and four 3-pointers on Monday.
Analysis: Banchero did most of his work during the third quarter of Monday's loss as he scored 20 of his 31 points in the period. Banchero has had a handful of poor performances recently, so having a game like this was encouraging. A lack of defensive production continues to limit his value in nine-cat leagues, and the field goal percentage and turnover issues don't seem to be going anywhere. Banchero's game is ideal for points leagues, but he needs to make major strides to be truly valuable in category formats. Luckily, he's only 22 years old, so he has plenty of time.
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner scores game-high 37 points in loss
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 5:29 PM
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 37 points (15-of-29 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and three 3-pointers in a 112-106 loss to the Hawks on Monday.
Analysis: This was Wagner's 10th game back after a 20-game absence, and he never missed a beat. He has scored at least 30 points in five of those 10 games, and in three of Orlando's last four games, Wagner has scored at least 30 points while also making at least 50 percent of his shot attempts. If it weren't for the extended absence, Wagner would certainly have a strong case to be playing in the All-Star Game next Sunday. Instead, he'll get some extra rest so he can dominate down the stretch for fantasy managers.
Goga Bitadze
Goga Bitadze swats four shots in 17 minutes
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 4:09 PM
Goga Bitadze finished with three rebounds, one steal and four blocks on Monday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Bitadze continues to start at center for Orlando, but his role hasn't been consistent. He only played 17 minutes on Monday, and in eight games since returning from a six-game absence, Bitadze has played less than 20 minutes in four of them. He was held scoreless against the Hawks, but he was able to swat four shots. Bitadze hasn't been as productive as he was earlier this season, and he ranks outside the top-200 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 11:29 AM
Dan Savage
Jalen Suggs (quad) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Suggs will miss an eighth straight game with a left quad contusion. Cole Anthony has started the last three games and should remain in that role because his offensive production is superior to Anthony Black's.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) doubtful Monday vs. Hawks
Sun, Feb 9, 2025, 11:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (quad) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup with Atlanta.
Analysis: Suggs will presumably be sidelined for an eighth-straight game, which means Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will pick up the slack in his absence.
Anthony Black
Anthony Black has 20 points, 3 threes in win
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 3:25 PM
Anthony Black had 20 points (8-of-9 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and three 3-pointers against the Spurs on Saturday.
Analysis: Black continues to help fill in the point guard minutes while Jalen Suggs has been out with a quad injury. The 21-year-old point guard came off the bench Saturday and had 20 points on nine shots in 27 minutes. Black hadn't scored at least 20 points in a game since December 19 so fantasy managers shouldn't chase this outlier game from a player who will likely be squeezed for minutes once Suggs returns.
Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero has 17/7/6 line in win over Spurs
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 3:24 PM
Paolo Banchero had 17 points (7-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists and one block against the Spurs on Saturday.
Analysis: Banchero's run of inconsistent offensive performances continued Saturday against the Spurs. He had 17 points on 17 field goal attempts including an 0-of-4 performance from behind the 3-point line. Banchero had to deal with Victor Wembanyama, which isn't an easy matchup by any means. The 22-year-old power forward also dished out six assists, but he's scored at least 20 points in just four of his last 11 games.
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner has 33 points, 2 threes in win
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 3:23 PM
Franz Wagner had 33 points (14-of-28 FGs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in the Magic's 112-111 victory over the Spurs on Saturday.
Analysis: Since returning from an oblique injury on January 23, Wagner has scored at least 20 points in eight of nine games and scored at least 30 points in four of those games. While teammate Paolo Banchero has struggled with inconsistency on offense lately, Wagner has had little trouble providing points in bunches. It was just enough to get the Magic a victory over the Spurs on Saturday. Wagner ranks in the top-25 in fantasy value on the season.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) ruled out Saturday vs. Spurs
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 11:21 AM
Jalen Suggs (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: No surprise here as Suggs is set to miss his seventh game in a row after he was initially listed as doubtful with a quad injury. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will continue to fill in the point guard minutes for Orlando.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) doubtful vs. Spurs Saturday
Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 6:43 AM
Jalen Suggs (quad) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Suggs has now missed nine of Orlando's previous 10 games. The point guard will likely continue to be replaced by Cole Anthony in the starting lineup until he's healthy again.
Wendell Carter
Wendell Carter Jr. has 19 points in loss to Denver
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 5:28 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points (7-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, one steal and one 3-pointer against the Nuggets on Thursday.
Analysis: Carter Jr. had a solid game Thursday against the Nuggets. Perhaps more importantly, the 25-year-old center started the second half ahead of Goga Bitadze and ended up playing more minutes than Bitadze 26-17. It's possible we're seeing the start of Carter Jr. taking over the starting job, which is exactly what he needs to be fantasy relevant.
Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero has 18/8/4 line in loss to Nuggets
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 5:26 PM
Paolo Banchero had 18 points (6-of-14 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one 3-pointer against the Nuggets on Thursday.
Analysis: Banchero scored 18 points and dished out four assists, but it wasn't enough of an offensive performance to keep the Magic in the game with Franz Wagner only scoring 14 points. The 22-year-old power forward made his presence felt on the defensive end with a steal and three blocks. It's just the second time in the past seven games that Banchero has had at least two steals and blocks combined. Fantasy managers are looking for Banchero to be more consistent on the offensive end. The sooner the better.
Gary Harris
Gary Harris (hamstring) out Thursday vs. Nuggets
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 1:26 PM
Gary Harris (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: No surprise here as Harris was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old shooting guard has missed a good chunk of the season with lower body injuries. Harris isn't fantasy relevant at this point of his career so his availability doesn't impact fantasy basketball significantly.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) available
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 1:26 PM
Orlando Magic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope is available after initially being questionable with a sore left hamstring. He'll play both ends of a back-to-back for the first time since early January, so the veteran guard only playing 22 minutes on Wednesday may have factored into KCP's availability. He'll occupy his usual place in the Magic starting lineup.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) ruled out Thursday vs. Nuggets
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 1:23 PM
Jalen Suggs (quad) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: No surprise here as Suggs was initially listed as doubtful with a quad injury. The 23-year-old point guard is set to miss his sixth-straight game. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will continue to fill in for Suggs at the point guard position for Orlando.
Gary Harris
Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable vs. Nuggets
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 2:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Gary Harris (hamstring) is questionable to play against Denver on Thursday.
Analysis: Harris has missed a lot of time since November, and it wouldn't be surprising if he was forced to sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. However, even when he suits up, Harris hasn't played a large enough role to warrant consideration for a roster spot in fantasy basketball.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (quad) doubtful again Thursday vs. DEN
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 2:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (quad) is doubtful to play against the Nuggets on Thursday.
Analysis: Suggs is on track to miss a sixth straight game due to this left quad contusion, and he has only suited up once over the past month. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will continue to fill out the point guard minutes for the Magic with Suggs sidelined.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) questionable
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 2:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is questionable to play against Denver on Thursday.
Analysis: KCP logged 22 minutes in their win in Sacramento on Wednesday night, and now there is a chance that he sits out the second leg of this back-to-back. This is their first back-to-back set since early January, but KCP was able to play in both of those games. That doesn't guarantee that he will suit up in his return to Denver. He spent the last two seasons there and helped them win a championship in 2023. If Caldwell-Pope sits out, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva will be candidates to move into the starting unit, with both of them taking on extra minutes.
Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero has 23 points, nine assists in win
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 6:41 PM
Paolo Banchero had 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), nine assists, one steal and one 3-pointer against the Kings on Wednesday.
Analysis: Banchero bounced back from two rough shooting games. He was efficient on the offensive end with 23 points on 9-of-15 from the field, which included 1-of-3 from behind the 3-point line. Banchero also dished out nine assists and had only two turnovers. This was certainly a step in the right direction for the 22-year-old power forward.
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner has 31 points, 5 threes in win
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 6:36 PM
Franz Wagner had 31 points (12-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, three assists and five 3-pointers in the Magic's 130-111 victory over the Kings on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wagner has now put up at least 29 points in four of his last six games. While teammate Paolo Banchero has had some off-nights with scoring lately, Wagner has kept the team afloat with his offensive output. The 23-year-old small forward has been on fire lately. While he isn't quite an elite fantasy player, he ranks inside the top-25 on the season.

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