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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane drops 37, Magic advance to Vegas
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 4:36 PM
Jason Beede
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 37 points (14-of-24 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and six three-pointers in a 117-108 win over the Heat on Tuesday.
Analysis: After a few rough outings, Bane came up big to help the Magic advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Bane joked after the game that he just lost $35,000 (courtesy of him throwing a ball at OG Anunoby), and that he's âgotta go get it back somehow.â Orlando just lost Franz Wagner (ankle) to what is expected to be a multi-week absence. Bane figured things out after a slow start to the season when Paolo Banchero missed time, and now Bane will get the opportunity to gel with Banchero with Wagner sidelined. While Bane has shown on multiple occasions that he can still be as productive as he was in Memphis, it hasn't happened consistently when this team is healthy. For now, he'll look to help the Magic win the NBA Cup by taking on more responsibility on offense, which is a great thing for fantasy managers. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs posts 20/3/4/2 line vs. Miami
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 4:30 PM
Jalen Suggs lit up the Heat with 20 points (7-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers on Tuesday.
Analysis: The start of the season was rough for Suggs, largely because of a minutes restriction. Since then, he has dealt with injuries that have limited him, but this current stretch has been excellent. He has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games, and with Franz Wagner (ankle) set to miss time, he'll continue to be prioritized on offense. |
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Wendell Carter WCJ puts up double-double in win over Miami
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 4:25 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 14 points (6-of-8 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Heat.
Analysis: For just the fourth time this season, Carter was able to record a double-double, and it couldn't have come at a better time. He helped Orlando outrebound Miami 47-39, which allowed them to secure the win and advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. Carter has improved his points, rebounds, three-pointers and field goal percentage from last season, and while he isn't a great fantasy option, he is a reliable starter. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black posts 10/3/7/1/1 line as starter
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 4:19 PM
Anthony Black started on Tuesday and contributed 10 points (5-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block against the Heat.
Analysis: With Franz Wagner sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Black made a return to the starting lineup. He didn't have an efficient night on offense, but there were some nice moments for him, and he was able to stuff the stat sheet. Wagner's injury will likely keep him sidelined for multiple weeks, which makes this a great opportunity for Black. Currently rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the 2023 lottery pick should be considered a priority streaming option. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black starting in place of Franz Wagner
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 11:36 AM
Cody Taylor
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Heat on Tuesday.
Analysis: In Orlando's first game without Franz Wagner (ankle), Black will slide into the starting unit. This will be Black's fifth start this season, and he has generally been productive. Wagner is expected to miss multiple weeks, and if Black is able to maintain this starting role, he will be a must-roster player in most formats. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (leg) absent from injury report
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (leg) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Suggs injured his leg during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Knicks, but he did return to the bench after a brief stretch in the locker room. His absence from the injury report means the Magic point guard will be available for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal. |
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Franz Wagner Shams: Franz suffered high left ankle sprain
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 8:29 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Franz Wagner suffered a high left ankle sprain against the Knicks on Sunday.
Analysis: Franz landed awkwardly on his left leg during Sunday's game, and while Charania's report doesn't include an official timeline from the team, managers should expect a multi-week absence. Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva both stepped up when Paolo Banchero missed time, and both should get a similar boost with Wagner unavailable. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 16 on 11 shots Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:56 AM
Paolo Banchero finished Sunday's loss to New York with 16 points, a rebound, two assists and three triples across 24 minutes.
Analysis: Playing in his second game back from a lengthy layoff, Banchero saw his playing time rise from 20 to 24 minutes. He was an inefficient 4-of-11 from the field, and he's 7-of-19 for 25 total points across his last two outings. Banchero still looks like he's ramping up and shaking off the rust, so fantasy managers should be patient with him. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black double-doubles in loss to New York
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:44 AM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks with 14 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, a blocked shot and a three-pointer across 30 minutes.
Analysis: Black shot an inefficient 6-of-16 from the floor and 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also committed four turnovers, but fantasy managers playing in eight-cat leagues or those not worried about field-goal percentage were surely pleased with this performance. With Franz Wagner (leg) potentially set to miss time this week, Black could see an uptick in minutes. Jalen Suggs (leg) went to the locker room in the fourth quarter, and though he was able to return, he may be banged up, which could result in even more playing time for Black. Black is rostered in only 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues and should be picked up for the week ahead. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (leg) goes for 17 points in loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs finished with 17 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, a blocked shot and a triple across 32 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Suggs injured his leg in the fourth quarter, but he returned to the bench before the end of the game. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status this week, especially after Franz Wagner was forced to leave this one in the first quarter. Anthony Black should be in line for increased run if Wagner is forced to miss time, but Black's role would be even more prominent if Suggs was also sidelined. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (leg) won't return vs. Knicks
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 7:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner suffered a lower left leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against New York and will not return.
Analysis: Wagner went up for an alley-oop from Anthony Black and was fouled hard by Ariel Hukporti before landing awkwardly on his left leg. He will be re-evaluated when the Magic return to Orlando, so the severity of his injury is yet unknown. If he's forced to miss time, Black, Tristan da Silva and Jett Howard are all candidates for increased run. Orlando's next game will be an NBA Cup matchup with the Heat on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs has 22 points, four threes in win
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:56 PM
Jalen Suggs had 22 points (9-of-19 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, one block, one steal and four three-pointers against the Heat on Friday.
Analysis: Suggs' basket with 90 seconds left put the Magic up by five. Orlando wouldn't score again, but was able to escape with a one-point victory. Suggs was instrumental in that effort as he had 22 points and otherwise filled the stat sheet. The 24-year-old point guard's excellent play over the last two weeks continues. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has nine points in return vs. Heat
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:51 PM
Paolo Banchero had nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer against the Heat on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero played only 20 minutes in his first game in nearly a month. Expect to see the 23-year-old power forward's minutes to continue to increase as he gets back in the swing of things. Tristan da Silva played 25 minutes on Friday, but is a candidate to lose minutes with Banchero inching closer to a full workload. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 32 points in win over Heat
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:41 PM
Franz Wagner had 32 points (12-of-22 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in the Magic's 106-105 victory over the Heat on Friday.
Analysis: Wagner was in a slump with his three-point shot, making just six threes in his last eight games entering play Friday. The 24-year-old small forward got back on track against the Heat, knocking down four threes and leading the Magic to victory. Wagner had his first game with at least 30 points since his 37-point performance against the Knicks on November 22. The Magic still have one more game in Week 7, against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) to return Friday vs. Heat
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:22 AM
Paolo Banchero (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Banchero ha? been out since November 14, missing the Magic's last 10 games. With the 23-year-old power forward back in the lineup, expect Tristan da Silva to return to a bench role. Banchero could be on a minutes restriction in his first game back. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) questionable Friday vs. MIA
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:19 AM
Jason Beede
Paolo Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Banchero has missed Orlando's last ten games since straining his groin during a November 14 win over the Knicks. Tristan da Silva has filled in admirably in the Magic star's absence, but he'll be headed to the bench whenever Banchero is cleared to play. There may be a minutes restriction at play once Paolo is available, so da Silva will still have value in deep leagues. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane dishes out six assists vs. Spurs
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:45 PM
Desmond Bane accumulated 14 points (6-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: After back-to-back 37-point outings, Bane cooled off on Wednesday. However, he still dished out six assists, and he has recorded at least five in seven of his last eight games. Over the past two weeks, Bane has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. While he has been more aggressive in looking for his shot, especially since Paolo Banchero's groin injury, Bane has not neglected setting up others, which has boosted his fantasy value. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner leads Magic with 25 points Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:45 PM
Franz Wagner amassed 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Wagner had a chance to send Wednesday's game into overtime, but San Antonio's Luke Kornet blocked his layup attempt as time expired. The Magic forward has scored at least 21 points in four straight games, and he's averaging 23 per game for the season. Wagner continues to close in on top-50 value in eight-cat formats and has already crossed that threshold in nine-cat. The Magic play two more games in Week 7, starting with the Heat on Friday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs drops 24 points, four assists vs. SAS
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:44 PM
Jalen Suggs produced 24 points (10-of-20 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Suggs recorded his fourth 20-point game of the season on Wednesday, attempting a season-high 20 shots. He's been a more active scorer recently, attempting 17, 13 and 20 shots in his last three appearances. And with Paolo Banchero still out, there's room for Suggs to bring a bit more to the table on that end of the floor. Despite shooting 40.2 percent from the field, he has been a top-30 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) out again Tuesday vs. Spurs
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Spurs.
Analysis: Banchero will miss a seventh straight game, which means Tristan da Silva should continue to start. The latter is worth streaming in deeper leagues, but Desmond Bane and Anthony Black have been the biggest beneficiaries of Banchero's absence from a fantasy standpoint. |
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