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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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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 16 points
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:47 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied 16 points (4-of-14 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Seven Magic players reached double figures on Saturday, but none had more than Banchero's 16 points. The issue for him was the poor shooting from the field, with the Magic forward making four of his 11 two-point attempts. The rebounds, assists, and steals were good in terms of category league value, but managers look for more offensive production from Banchero than they received on Saturday. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) upgraded to available
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 11:14 AM
Orlando Magic
Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Cater is back after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Hornets. His return means that Goga Bitadze, who logged 19 minutes on Thursday, will head to the bench. Moritz Wagner should remain in the backup center role. |
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Jamal Cain Magic sign Jamal Cain to standard contract
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 2:06 PM
Jason Beede
The Magic signed Jamal Cain to a standard contract.
Analysis: While Friday's transaction does not affect fantasy basketball, it means Cain is eligible to play in the postseason. Also, the Magic have now filled all 15 of their standard contract slots for the 2025-26 season. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) questionable vs. Lakers
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Carter did not play in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, sitting out due to a rib contusion. Goga Bitadze started but only played 19 minutes, with reserve Moritz Wagner also playing 19 minutes. That isn't enough for either to offer reliable streaming value, especially with the Magic willing to go small for extended periods if needed. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 20/3/7/1/1 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paolo Banchero lit up the Hornets with 20 points (6-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer on Thursday.
Analysis: Banchero continues to alternate between efficient and inefficient performances. He was awesome against the Thunder on Tuesday, but he struggled in this one, which led to a third straight loss after seven straight wins. Still, Banchero is fantastic in points leagues because even he is inefficient, he still pours in the counting stats. Hopefully the trend will continue, and Banchero will finish out the week with a strong outing against the Lakers on Saturday. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores team-high 24 points in loss
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 3:54 PM
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 24 points (8-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 130-111 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: After two straight games with fewer than 20 points, Bane got back on track in this one. However, due to the lopsided score, he only played 26 minutes, or this could have been a much bigger night for him. Bane has been incredible in 2026 despite a shaky start to his tenure with the Magic, which has led to him ranking in the top 10 in nine-category leagues over the past month. They'll wrap up the week against the Lakers on Saturday. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze logs 19 minutes as starter
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 3:45 PM
Goga Bitadze started on Thursday and contributed four points (2-of-3 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block against the Hornets.
Analysis: With Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) sidelined for this game, Bitadze got the starting nod at center. Unfortunately, he was even less productive than he was in his previous start, when he produced nine points, six rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes. Bitadze had some excellent stretches as a streamer last season, but he hasn't played much this year, and when there have been opportunities for him to play extra minutes, he hasn't been given the chance. Even if Carter remains out, Bitadze isn't worth streaming. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze starting in place of Wendell Carter
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 12:40 PM
Sam Perley
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze will start against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: With Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) sidelined against Charlotte, Bitadze will make a return to the starting unit. In his most recent start, Bitadze contributed nine points, six rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes. He'll be more productive than he typically is, but Bitadze likely won't be worth streaming. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) out Thursday vs. CHA
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) is out for Thursday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: WCJ is a late addition to the injury report, and his absence means Goga Bitadze could earn a spot start with Moritz Wagner backing him up. Bitadze has averaged 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks across two starts this season. |
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