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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner tallies 22 points, five rebounds
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 6:09 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 22 points (6-of-19 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's win over Finland.
Analysis: Wagner did not have his best day shooting the basketball, but the Orlando Magic wing still recorded his sixth 20-point game of this summer's EuroBasket. His defense was more important than his work on the offensive end of the floor, as Wagner was the primary defender of Finland's Lauri Markkanen for most of the game. Markkanen was limited to 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting, a significant factor in Germany advancing to Sunday's final. The Germans, who won their lone EuroBasket title in 1993, will face Greece or Türkiye. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner leads Germany with 23 pts Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:37 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 23 points (5-of-17 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), seven rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's EuroBasket victory over Slovenia.
Analysis: Like teammate Dennis Schröder, Wagner struggled from the field in Wednesday's quarterfinal victory. However, he got to the foul line frequently, making 13 of his 14 attempts. As a team, Germany outscored Slovenia by 10 from the charity stripe, and that proved to be the difference. Next up for Germany, considered by some to be the favorites to win EuroBasket, is surprise semifinalist Finland on Friday. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze scores 14 points before ejection Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:11 AM
Goga Bitadze finished Wednesday's EuroBasket loss to Finland with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Bitadze's EuroBasket campaign ended early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's quarterfinal defeat. He was whistled for an unsportsmanlike foul after receiving a technical earlier in the game, prompting his ejection. That was a disappointing end to the tournament for the Orlando Magic center, who played well in helping Georgia reach the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history. However, while the conclusion was suboptimal, playing well against this level of competition is something Bitadze can build on as he prepares for another season in Orlando. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner posts 16/7/5 line in blowout victory
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 5:15 AM
Franz Wagner finished with 16 points (4-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in an 85-58 win over Portugal on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner didn't have his best performance of the tournament, but it was more than enough for Germany to win this game handily. Wagner will need to have a better game on Wednesday, when they take on the winner of Italy and Slovenia. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze chips in 15/5/1/3/2 line in loss Thursday
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 5:35 AM
Goga Bitadze finished with 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in an 84-76 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Bitadze has played well for Georgia during EuroBasket, with averages of 18.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocks per game. He'll continue to play a reserve role behind Wendell Carter Jr. for the Magic this upcoming season, but performances like this are encouraging for his long-term value. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 23 points in rout of Finland
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 9:24 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 23 points (7-of-13 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over Finland.
Analysis: Due to the team's astronomical point differential, Germany likely would have finished atop Group B at EuroBasket even with a loss to Finland. Wagner and his teammates left no doubt, taking care of business in an actual road game (Finland was the Group B host). He only played 20 minutes in Wednesday's 91-61 victory, with Dennis Schröder (16/7/9/0/1 with two three-pointers) logging 29 minutes and Tristan da Silva (11/4/0/1/2 with two three-pointers) 25. From this point onward, the competition will become more challenging for Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champions, as the Round of 16 awaits. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva goes off for game-high 25 points
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 5:30 AM
Tristan da Silva finished Monday's rout of Great Britain with 25 points (10-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring seven points or less in each of Germany's first three games at EuroBasket, da Silva got hot against an overmatched Great Britain squad on Monday. The Orlando Magic wing shot 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and was perfect from two, leading the way offensively with Dennis Schröder (19/2/5/1 with two three-pointers) and Franz Wagner (18/1/10/1 with three three-pointers) also hitting double figures. Da Silva may get most of his scoring opportunities as a catch-and-shoot option in Orlando next season, so the three-point shooting is noteworthy, especially after he shot 33.5 percent from deep as a rookie. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze scores 22 points in loss to Italy
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:34 AM
Goga Bitadze led Georgia with 22 points (9-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, three blocks, one three-pointer and five turnovers in a 78-62 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Analysis: Georgia moves to 1-1 in EuroBasket with this loss to Italy, but that hasn't prevented Bitadze from having success in the tournament. He has 37 points and three triples through two games, and he'll continue to carry the offensive load for Georgia. Bitadze likely won't see this much usage for Orlando next season, but he'll be an effective reserve with streaming upside. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner pours in 24/7/4/3 line vs. Lithuania
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:29 AM
Franz Wagner finished with 24 points (9-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and two three-pointers against Lithuania on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner is averaging 22.3 points through the first three games of EuroBasket, and no team has come close to beating Germany. Wagner, who should be in for a big season for the Magic, is having plenty of success in this tournament. He also hit two triples in this game after only hitting one in their first two; if Wagner is able to improve his deep-range shooting, he could make his first All-Star appearance. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner drops 21 in blowout victory
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 6:19 AM
Franz Wagner finished Friday's blowout win over Sweden with 21 points, three rebounds, a steal, a block and a triple across 23 minutes.
Analysis: Like his teammate Dennis Schroder (23 points), Wagner finished with at least 20 points in consecutive Eurobasket contests. The dynamic duo are the reason why Germany is one of the favorites to win Eurobasket 2025, and more performances like this are likely on the horizon. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze tallies 15 points, five rebounds
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 5:20 AM
Goga Bitadze finished Thursday's EuroBasket win over Spain with 15 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Bitadze was one of five players to score in double figures as George knocked off reigning EuroBasket champions Spain in the group play opener for both teams. While he hit a crucial fourth-quarter three-pointer (followed by a ) to help the Georgians pull away, the Orlando Magic center was especially impactful on the offensive glass. Four of Bitadze's five rebounds were of the offensive variety, and George finished with 16 offensive boards as a team. By comparison, Spain grabbed 18 defensive rebounds. Bitadze is another example of a player who will receive more opportunities with his national team than his NBA squad, as he'll come off the bench in Orlando. However, in the past, he has been an effective streamer for stretches when the Magic were without Wendell Carter Jr. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores team-high 22 points in big win
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 5:30 AM
Franz Wagner led Germany with 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in a 106-76 win over Montenegro.
Analysis: Wagner turned in a strong performance to help Germany, who went undefeated at the FIBA World Cup in 2023, start off EuroBasket with a monster victory. Wagner should be in for a big season with the Magic, and it's good to see him playing well this summer. Germany is one of the favorites to win the tournament, and more performances like this from Wagner will help make that happen. |
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Colin Castleton Report: Magic sign Colin Castleton
Fri, Aug 22, 2025, 10:39 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Magic signed Colin Castleton.
Analysis: Castleton, waived by the Raptors in late July, has reportedly found a new home. He's joining the Magic on what will likely be an Exhibit 10 contract, which allows the 6-foot-10 center to compete for Orlando's final standard contract or a two-way deal. The Magic hold Castleton's G League rights, so the latter option may be his more likely path. Between Memphis, Toronto and Philadelphia, he appeared in 26 NBA games last season, averaging 4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.6 minutes. |
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Lester Quinones Report: Magic, Lester Quiñones agree to deal
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:11 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Magic and Lester Quiñones have agreed to a deal.
Analysis: Quiñones, who finished the 2024-25 season with the Pelicans before being waived last month, will compete for either a standard contract or a two-way contract slot with the Magic. Over three NBA seasons, he's appeared in 54 games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.0 minutes. Even if Quiñones does enough in training camp to earn a standard contract, he's unlikely to impact fantasy basketball next season. |
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Jamal Cain Report: Magic sign Jamal Cain to two-way contract
Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 1:57 PM
Jason Beede
Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports the Magic signed Jamal Cain to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Cain appeared in 37 games for the Pelicans last season after spending his first two seasons with the Heat organization. On a two-way deal, the 6-foot-6 wing appeared in 37 NBA games in 2024-25, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.6 minutes. Outside of the occasional solid performance as the Pelicans were playing out the string, Cain did not impact fantasy basketball. That's likely to be the case in Orlando next season. |
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Orlando Robinson Magic sign Orlando Robinson to two-way contract
Mon, Jul 21, 2025, 9:28 AM
Orlando Magic
Magic signed PF/C Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Robinson, who spent last season with the Raptors and Kings, will get a fresh start back in Florida after spending the first two years of his career with the Heat. Robinson will likely spend most of his time in the G League, and it will be a tall task for him to move up the depth chart with Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner playing the center minutes. |
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Wendell Moore Wendell Moore Jr. leads Orlando with 14 points
Fri, Jul 18, 2025, 11:48 AM
Wendell Moore Jr. amassed 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs) and eight rebounds in Friday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Orlando has only filled one of its three two-way contract slots, with Ethan Thompson signing a deal in February. With Moore having ended the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal with the Hornets, he may be a candidate to fill a similar role for the Magic next season. While the former first-round pick was a frigid 0-of-5 from beyond the arc in Friday's summer league finale, he was an active contributor defensively and on the glass. At the very least, Moore will hope his play in Las Vegas was enough to gain an invitation to training camp, whether with Orlando or another team. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva records 18/5/1/2/1 line vs. TOR
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 3:11 PM
Tristan da Silva accumulated 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Da Silva was once again among Orlando's offensive leaders on Sunday, and he threw in some defensive stats for good measure. The lone negative was the turnover count, as the second-year forward was responsible for six on the night. Of course, the starring role the Magic are asking da Silva to take in Las Vegas is not in line with what he'll be asked to do once the games truly count. That said, the increased responsibility may benefit his long-term development as the Magic look to contend in the East. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva tallies team-high 19 points
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 3:53 PM
Tristan da Silva accumulated 19 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero missing extended periods last season due to injury, da Silva took on a larger role than many anticipated before the 2024-25 season. He was solid as a rookie, eventually doing enough to merit being streamed while the Magic awaited the return of their star forwards. Da Silva got his summer off to a good start on Thursday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and providing solid value in rebounds and assists. While unlikely to be a must-draft player in standard leagues, da Silva should again be a fixture in the Magic rotation after averaging 22.0 minutes per game as a rookie. |
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Paolo Banchero Shams: Banchero agrees to five-year max extension
Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 12:40 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach up to $287 million.
Analysis: The 2022 No.1 overall pick now has a contract in place that proves he was worth the early selection. It also includes a player option in the fifth year. Banchero is coming off averaging 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers per game as the Magic lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. In a weaker Eastern Conference next season, Banchero will have a chance to lead Orlando deep into the postseason. From a fantasy perspective, Banchero's woeful shooting percentages and defensive contributions weighed him down last year and he's likely to come off the board in the 25-50 range in drafts. Desmond Bane joining the Magic may cut Banchero's usage in a bit in 2025-26, which may help him shoot a better percentage. |
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