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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero struggles in blowout defeat
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:38 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied nine points (3-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds and three assists in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Banchero wasn't the only Magic player to perform poorly in the 139-87 loss, but it's nearly impossible to win a game when your star struggles this badly. He missed all five of his three-point attempts and shot 33.3 percent from inside the arc. Banchero, who played 30 minutes, finished with more turnovers (five) than made field goals (three) in a brutal finish for Paolo and the fantasy managers rostering him. The Magic play four games in Week 23, starting with the Suns on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records 13/4/5/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:37 PM
Jalen Suggs recorded 13 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: After playing 36 minutes on Thursday in his return from an illness that sidelined him for two games, Suggs played 26 minutes on Sunday. The nature of the game was the reason, as Orlando was on the wrong end of a 139-87 defeat. The positive for the Magic was that the blowout got Suggs additional rest, given the time he has missed due to injury. They'll look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Suns. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores team-high 17 points vs. TOR
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:37 PM
Desmond Bane accounted for 17 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: In addition to allowing the Raptors to shoot 57.4 percent from the field, Orlando made just 37.8 percent of its attempts in the 139-87 defeat. Bane was the most productive of the Magic's five starters, but that rings hollow when you lose by 52 points. Bane has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, and he's certainly capable of sustaining that during the championship week of Yahoo! default leagues. Orlando plays four games in Week 23, starting with the Suns on Tuesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner, Anthony Black remain out vs. Toronto
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (core) are out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Wagner and Black are progressing in their recoveries, but neither has reached the point where they can play in games. Tristan da Silva remains a player who should be rostered in 12-team leagues, as he has served as Orlando's fifth starter with Wagner and Black sidelined. |
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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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