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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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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero bounces back with 32/10/5/2 in loss
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 32 points (12-of-21 FGs), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in a 113-108 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.
Analysis: Banchero struggled with his shot in Monday's loss to the Hawks, but he was able to get back on track in this one, even if the end result was another loss. He had his third double-double over his last four games and was efficient from both the floor and free throw line. It hasn't come consistently, but Banchero has had some excellent performances over the past month. He'll look to keep it going in Charlotte on Thursday. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane hits three triples, scores 18 points
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 3:51 PM
Desmond Bane finished Monday's loss to the Hawks with 18 points (7-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: While Bane and Jevon Carter (13/3/2/2 with three three-pointers) shot a combined 6-of-13 from beyond the arc on Monday, the other Magic players were a combined 8-of-30. Combine that with Nickeil Alexander-Walker going off for 41 points, and it's easy to see why Orlando's seven-game win streak came to an end. Since the All-Star break, Bane has provided top-10 value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. After a slow start to the season, he has been everything the Magic hoped he would be when they acquired Bane from the Grizzlies in the summer. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. scores 17 points in defeat
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 3:51 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. accounted for 17 points (6-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: While Carter's rebounding output took a hit on Monday after corraling at least eight in his three prior outings, he extended his run of double-digit scoring nights to four. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Magic center has provided seventh-round value since Orlando began its seven-game win streak on March 5. Of course, they'll have to begin a new streak after Monday's defeat, and Orlando hosts the Thunder on Tuesday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero struggles, finishes with 18 points
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 3:50 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed 18 points (3-of-13 FGs, 11-of-16 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Fantasy managers, especially those in points leagues, will be thankful that Banchero was able to get to the foul line consistently in Monday's defeat. The Magic forward shot 2-of-11 from inside the arc, torpedoing his overall field-goal percentage. The final tally was boosted by 11 points scored at the foul line, but there was some value to be had in Banchero's rebounds, assists and blocked shots. Orlando plays three more games in Week 21, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) upgraded to available
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Howard is back after sitting out Saturday's win over the Heat. Most, if not all, of his playing time is likely coming at Jamal Cain's expense. Cain played 19 minutes off the bench on Saturday. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) questionable vs. Atlanta
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 8:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Howard did not play in Saturday's win over the Heat, which factored into Jamal Cain playing 19 minutes off the bench. If Howard remains out on Monday, Cain may stick in the rotation, but there's no need to stream him. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores game-high 27 points vs. MIA
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:53 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Saturday's win over the Heat with 27 points (8-of-14 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While the defensive production has largely been non-existent, Banchero has been a much-improved option in category leagues since the All-Star break. Averaging 25.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 82.1 percent from the foul line, the Magic forward has been a top-25 player since February 19. The Magic play four games in Week 21, starting with the Hawks on Monday. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 21 points, four assists
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:52 PM
Desmond Bane tallied 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Bane has scored at least 21 points in three straight and four of his last five games, and his scoring output has increased since the All-Star break. After averaging 19.6 points per game before the break, the Magic guard has accounted for 24.7 points per night on 56 percent shooting since February 19. The increased scoring is one reason why Bane has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the break. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) ruled out vs. Miami
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 12:58 PM
Jason Beede
Jett Howard (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: While Howard has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, his absence leaves the Magic down another rotation wing. The Magic may have to ask even more of Tristan da Silva, who has performed well as a starter in recent games. Noah Penda may also pick up a few more minutes, but he is not a must-stream player. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) ruled out vs. Miami
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 10:31 AM
Jason Beede
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Isaac sprained his left knee during Thursday's win over the Wizards. A return timeline still has not been provided by the Magic, but he'll at the very least sit on Saturday. Goga Bitadze and Noah Penda are in line for additional opportunities within the Magic rotation. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane tallies 22 points, three steals
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:34 PM
Desmond Bane amassed 22 points (7-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), one rebound, six assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: For the first time since the end of February, Bane has surpassed 20 points in consecutive games. One night removed from dropping 35 in a win over the Cavaliers, he had another good night shooting-wise, knocking down 50 percent of his attempts. All that Bane's line lacked was a blocked shot, and he has been a top-10 player in fantasy basketball since the All-Star break. Orlando ends Week 20 with a game against the Heat on Saturday. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. records 19/11/3/2/2 stat line
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:34 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. tallied 19 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: The Magic received double-doubles from two of their starting frontcourt players, Carter and Paolo Banchero (18/11/5). The former produced a complete stat line against the Wizards, with the four defensive contributions being the most in a game for Carter since a January 18 loss to the Grizzlies. Carter's season-long fantasy value has been solid, but he remains a challenging player to trust fully in 12-team leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records 28 points, eight assists
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:33 PM
Jalen Suggs accounted for 28 points (10-of-17 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Suggs finished Thursday's overtime victory with a season-high point total, with this being his first game with 25 or more since mid-December. Add in the rebounds, assists, steals and three-pointers, and fantasy managers had to be pleased with the Magic guard's production. Orlando plays once more in Week 20, on Saturday against the Heat. |
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