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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) remains out vs. Chicago
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Howard will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday as he deals with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence will not significantly impact the Magic rotation. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 18 points, six assists
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 3:27 PM
Desmond Bane accounted for 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After scoring 25 points or more in three consecutive games, Bane was limited to 18 on Wednesday. However, he shot the ball efficiently and tied for the team lead in assists as part of a complete stat line. Bane has played consistently well recently, which is precisely what he and the Magic wanted heading into the postseason. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (knee) plays 22 minutes vs. Minnesota
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 3:27 PM
Franz Wagner (knee) tallied 17 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Wagner shot the ball well on Wednesday, but of greater concern for him and the Magic was his third-quarter left knee injury. The good news is that Franz returned to action later in the quarter, finishing with 22 minutes played. However, given the amount of time he missed due to the high left ankle sprain suffered in early December, the last thing the Magic needed was to see Wagner injured again. It would be unsurprising if his minutes remained limited for the final two games of the regular season. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores team-high 20 points vs. MIN
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 3:26 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves with 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Banchero led seven Magic players in double figures on Wednesday, with the victory moving Orlando to within a game of Toronto in the loss column for sixth place in the East. The top six teams avoid the Play-In Tournament, which could be critical for the Magic given the recent returns from injury for Franz Wagner and Anthony Black. Orlando has two more games to play in the regular season, starting with the Bulls on Friday. |
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Franz Wagner ORL starts Suggs, Bane, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:47 PM
NBA Lineups
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Wagner is back after sitting out Monday's win over the Pistons. His return means that Tristan da Silva will come off the bench. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr., Jamal Cain available vs. MIN
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:32 AM
Orlando Magic
Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) and Jamal Cain (calf) are available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Carter and Cain are good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The former will take on his usual duties as the starting center, while the latter may pick up some rotation minutes off the bench. |
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Jamal Cain Jamal Cain (calf) questionable vs. Minnesota
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cain, who suffered a left calf contusion during Monday's win over the Pistons, played 11 minutes off the bench before exiting. His absence would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva are available.
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) to remain out vs. Minnesota
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the third that Howard has missed with a sprained left ankle. Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva are available, so the Magic will have the depth needed to account for Howard's continued absence. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Wagner did not play in Monday's win over the Pistons, as it was Orlando's second game in as many days. His return will push Tristan da Silva to the bench. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) questionable vs. MIN
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Carter suffered a fractured nose during Monday's win over the Pistons, with the injury limiting him to 18 minutes. If he can't play on Wednesday, Goga Bitadze is the likely replacement in the starting five. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs dishes out career-high 12 dimes
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:53 PM
Jalen Suggs recorded a double-double on Monday with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Pistons.
Analysis: Suggs has been a fantasy stud when healthy all season, but he has added a new element to his game recently. This was his fourth straight game with at least eight assists, and he set a new career high for dimes in this one. Of course, he still contribute value across the board, just as he has all season. Utilizing Suggs as a playmaker just makes Orlando even more dangerous entering the postseason. He's currently averaging career highs in assists and steals, and he'll continue to stuff the stat sheet as the regular season comes to a close. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores 25 points, adds five stocks
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:49 PM
Desmond Bane lit up the Pistons with 25 points (9-of-17 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals, three blocks and four three-pointers on Monday.
Analysis: Bane has been on fire during Orlando's three-game win streak, averaging 26.3 points, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.3 triples per game. His first season in Orlando go off to a shaky start, but he has been a fantasy stud during the second half of the season, which has helped the Magic stay afloat despite numerous injuries. With three games left until the postseason, Bane's continued hot shooting will be pivotal to Orlando's chances of avoiding the play-in tournament. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero puts up efficient 31 points in win
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:43 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points (10-of-16 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in a 123-107 win over the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: This type of performance from Banchero was great to see. He was incredibly efficient, which led to Orlando's third straight win. He had a double-double on Sunday, but before that, he had a four-game stretch where he averaged just 12.3 points. This is the type of player they'll need him to be if they want to make any noise in the postseason. Banchero has improved as a free throw shooter this season, which was on full display in this game. He still has holes in his fantasy game, but he's certainly capable of filling up the box score. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (core) scores 14 points in return
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:27 PM
Anthony Black returned to the lineup on Monday and finished with 14 points (4-of-11 FGs), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Pistons.
Analysis: In his first game since March 7, Black was limited to just 15 minutes off the bench. He had no problem being aggressive on offense with 11 shot attempts and seven free throw attempts during his time on the floor. Black would have been a candidate to win the Most Improved Player award if he hadn't missed so many games over the past month. Still, he'll be a pivotal piece for Orlando entering the postseason now that they're the healthiest they've been since the beginning of the season. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (neck) doubtful to return
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 3:21 PM
Magic PR
Wendell Carter Jr. (neck) is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Carter has been listed as doubtful to return with about six minutes left in this game. Goga Bitadze is in the game to close things out, though Moritz Wagner may also see an uptick in minutes if Carter ends up missing more time beyond this. |
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Jamal Cain Jamal Cain (calf) doubtful to return vs. Detroit
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
Cody Taylor
Jamal Cain (calf) is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Cain isn't expected to return to this game after suffering a left calf contusion. He contributed three points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes. If Cain is forced to miss time moving forward, his minutes will likely be split between Franz Wagner, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva starting with Franz Wagner out
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:34 PM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: With Franz Wagner (ankle) sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back, da Silva will return to the starting unit for one game. He has been productive as a starter this year and should continue to produce in a larger role in this game. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (core) cleared to make return
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black (core) is available to play against the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: Black was ruled out for this game at first but was upgraded to questionable earlier in the day and has now officially been cleared to suit up. He'll likely play a limited role off the bench, which will prevent him from making much of an impact on the box score. However, it is good news for Orlando with the postseason starting next week, with this being the healthiest they've been in a while. Jevon Carter will likely play a smaller role with Black back. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (core) upgraded to probable vs. DET
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 9:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black (core) is now probable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: After missing Orlando's last 16 games with a left lateral abdominal strain, Black is on track to return on Monday. If he does play, that would mean fewer minutes for Jevon Carter. That said, managers in active fantasy leagues should anticipate Black's minutes being limited. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (core) upgraded to questionable
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black (core) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Initially ruled out for a 17th consecutive game, Black is now questionable to play on Monday. If available, his playing time is likely to be limited, as the Magic guard has been out for a month. |
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