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Paolo Banchero Banchero (groin) will not play Friday vs. Nets
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 9:32 AM
Shams Charania
Paolo Banchero was diagnosed with a left groin strain and will not play on Friday against the Nets.
Analysis: In his own words after the game on Friday, Banchero said that he believed he avoided a serious injury, and the MRI results would back that up. While a groin strain is not great news, it's far better than there being any sort of tear. The Magic can afford to hold Banchero out against the lowly Nets and then he will âbe evaluated daily moving forward.â That means he could return on Sunday against the Rockets or, more likely, sometime next week. In the meantime, Franz Wagner will see a bigger role in the office, and Anthony Black should get more minutes off the bench. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero set to undergo MRI on groin
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:05 AM
The Athletic
Paolo Banchero (groin) will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's game against the Knicks in the second quarter.
Analysis: Banchero said he hurt his groin when he leapt for a rebound and then tried to accelerate quickly. He felt soreness on a couple of trips up and down the court and decided to remove himself from the game before it got worse. âThis (groin injury), I can still do movements. There just was a pain there. (Trainers) said if it was torn or anything, I wouldn't be able to do anything. So, that's encouraging.â The Magic have no timeline for Banchero's injury as of yet, but they will have a better idea after the 23-year-old undergoes imaging. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black chips in with 17 points, full line
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:47 PM
Anthony Black accumulated 17 points (7-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Back on the bench after starting Monday's win over Portland for the then-absent Jalen Suggs, Black stepped up with one of his best performances of the season Wednesday night. The 17 points are the most he's scored in a game since October 30, when he dropped a season-high 20 on the Bulls. With Black being his usual annoying self on the defensive end, he helped limit the Knicks to 44.3 percent shooting. However, good showing aside, Black is a player most valuable to fantasy managers on nights when Suggs (14/2/3/1/1 with one three-pointer) is unavailable. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 22 points, eight assists
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:47 PM
Desmond Bane produced 22 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: At this rate, Bane's game-winning shot against Portland on Monday may be what fantasy managers look back on as the turning point in his season. Two nights removed from that much-needed event, Bane scored another 22 points on Wednesday while also dishing out eight assists. Over the past week, he has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats. While that doesn't align with his Yahoo! ADP (45), Bane is headed in the right direction. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner posts 28/9/4/2/1 line vs. New York
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:47 PM
Franz Wagner amassed 28 points (10-of-22 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: With Paolo Banchero exiting Wednesday's game during the second quarter with a strained groin, the Magic needed additional production from Wagner. He stepped up, recording a complete line to lead Orlando to arguably its most impressive win of the season. Wagner is providing fourth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, closing in on his Yahoo! ADP (36). Orlando hosts Brooklyn on Friday in what could be another big game for Wagner, especially if Banchero can't play. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) will not return Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 2:35 PM
Jason Beede
Paolo Banchero (groin) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Banchero suffered a strained left groin during the first half, exiting with 6:40 remaining in the second quarter. Jonathan Isaac replaced the Magic forward in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he may be thrust into a starting role if Banchero misses time. Depending on how many minutes he's allowed to play, Isaac could be worth a look in deep leagues. Banchero finished with four points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) off injury report vs. New York
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 9:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is not on the injury report against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Suggs sat out Monday's game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. However, Wednesday's game isn't part of a back-to-back, so Suggs will be available, which will push Anthony Black to the bench. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 28 points in win over Blazers
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:54 PM
Paolo Banchero had 28 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Banchero scored 28 points for the third time in his last five games. When he's shooting above 50 percent from the field and taking a lot of free throws, the 22-year-old power forward can score points in bunches. Banchero has been close to a top-100 player in nine category leagues this year. He'll be back in action on Wednesday against the Knicks. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 22 points, game-winner vs. POR
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:47 PM
Desmond Bane had 22 points (9-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in the Magic's 115-112 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: In a tie game with 1.9 seconds left in regulation, Bane hit a buzzer-beater from behind the three-point line to give the Magic the win. The 27-year-old shooting guard struggled from long range in this game as he was just 1-of-6 from behind the arc. Bane has still managed to have 22 points and seven assists in two of his last three games. The Magic have three more games this week, starting with a matchup with the Knicks on Wednesday. |
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Anthony Black ORL starts Black, Bane, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:36 PM
Orlando Magic
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Monday's game is the second in as many nights for the Magic, so Jalen Suggs is out as he continues to work his way back from knee surgery. Black moves into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy value, and Tyus Jones should receive a modest boost. Orlando's other four starters are unchanged. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) out Monday vs. Trail Blazers
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 8:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Monday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Suggs had his best game of the season on Sunday with a 20/8/4/3 line against the Celtics, but he'll get a night off for the second leg of Orlando's back-to-back set. In his absence, expect Anthony Black and Tyus Jones to see additional playing time. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 20 but struggles in defeat
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:46 PM
Franz Wagner accounted for 20 points (5-of-17 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Wagner has now scored 20 points or more in eight of Orlando's 10 games, but Sunday's performance was far from vintage for him. Frequent trips to the foul line salvaged what was a poor night from the field, with Wagner shooting 5-of-17 two nights after going 9-of-18 in an NBA Cup victory over the Celtics. However, the rebounds, assists and steals were certainly valuable, and a reminder that Wagner doesn't need a high-scoring to impact fantasy basketball. He heads into Week 4 providing top-75 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs posts 20/8/4/3 stat line vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:45 PM
Jalen Suggs amassed 20 points (6-of-8 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: A double-digit scorer in three straight games, Suggs finished Sunday with his first 20-point outing of the season. And he was highly efficient, shooting 75 percent from the field. However, what was most notable about Suggs' performance on Sunday was his playing a season-high 29 minutes. Before that, he had not surpassed 21 minutes for injury management reasons. Anthony Black (4/3/0/1) still played 20 minutes off the bench, but his fantasy value will decrease as Suggs' minutes increase. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores game-high 28 points vs. BOS
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:45 PM
Paolo Banchero recorded 28 points (9-of-16 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), six rebounds and four assists in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: After the Celtics limited Banchero to 15 points on 4-of-10 shooting on Friday, the Magic forward was far more assertive in Sunday's rematch. While the approach did not result in an Orlando victory, Banchero's 10 free-throw attempts were a positive. He's closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats, and he's ranked within the top-75 in eight-cat. Banchero hasn't always been the best player to use an early-round pick on in category leagues, but he can change that this season. Orlando plays four games during Week 4, starting with Portland on Monday. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black contributes 13/4/4/4/1 stat line
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 4:13 PM
Anthony Black accounted for 13 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, four steals, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: With starter Jalen Suggs (14/3/5 with four three-pointers) limited to 21 minutes due to foul trouble, Black stepped up with arguably his best all-around performance of the season. A pest defensively, the third-year guard recorded four steals and a blocked shot, and he was also efficient on offense. The backup role limits Black's fantasy potential, especially with a healthy Suggs in the fold, but he's providing late-round value in 12-team formats. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner leads Magic with 27 points vs. Boston
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 4:10 PM
Franz Wagner finished Friday's win over the Celtics with 27 points (9-of-18 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Wagner has been Orlando's most consistent player this season in terms of fantasy value. He's the lone Magic player ranked within the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, closing in on top-50 value in the former. Counting Friday, Wagner has scored 20 points or more in seven of nine games, with Friday's tally matching his previous high. Orlando ends Week 3 with another game against the Celtics on Sunday, but that contest will not have NBA Cup implications. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane bounces back, scores 22 points
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 4:07 PM
Desmond Bane amassed 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: After scoring 24 points in an October 27 loss to the 76ers, Bane fell into a four-game funk in which he averaged 8.8 points on 31.6 percent shooting. His ejection during the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Hawks may have been the low point, and the Magic guard rebounded nicely on Friday. Bane established a season-high point total while equaling his previous high in assists. As he gets more comfortable with the new system and teammates, look for Bane to have more nights like Friday than Tuesday. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero falls just shy of triple-double in loss
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 5:21 PM
Paolo Banchero accounted for 22 points (6-of-16 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 36 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Banchero went 0-for-4 from beyond the arc but still finished just two assists shy of a triple-double. Orlando's perimeter struggles continued, shooting 25 percent (5-of-20) from deep in the first half and falling behind by 17 at the break. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has underwhelmed early on relative to fantasy managers' lofty expectations, averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds through eight games. The Magic will attempt to turn things around on Friday against the defensively-challenged Celtics in a tasty home matchup. |
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Tristan da Silva Magic get 22 points from da Silva in loss to Hawks
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 5:20 PM
Tristan da Silva scored a season-high 20 points (8-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: There weren't a ton of bright spots in this one for Orlando, but da Silva came off the bench to inject some much-needed life, knocking down four of five shots from downtown. The Magic continue to be one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, which gives da Silva a chance to carve out a larger role moving forward. He's scored in double figures five times in eight games to open the season. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane assessed two technicals, ejected
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 3:57 PM
Desmond Bane was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Hawks with 5:24 remaining in the third quarter.
Analysis: Bane was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for pulling down Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu as he was going up for a layup. The following action of swatting the ball down onto a prone Okongwu was what prompted the technical foul, leading to Bane's ejection. Bane finished with nine points (2-of-6 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), one rebound, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 23 minutes. |
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