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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) out Sunday vs. Houston
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 8:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the last Orlando will play on its current road trip, so more should be learned about the severity of Banchero's injury and how much more time he'll miss early next week. As for who steps in to fill the void, that will once again be Tristan da Silva. The second-year forward was productive in Friday's win over the Nets and should be rostered until Banchero returns. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 22 points in start
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:08 PM
Tristan da Silva started on Friday and contributed 22 points (8-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and five three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: With Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, da Silva slid into the starting unit and took full advantage of the opportunity. He played 32 minutes and had his best offensive performance of the season, which included a clutch triple with less than two minutes left to get Orlando within a point. It's unclear how long Banchero will be sidelined, but if he remains out, da Silva should be worth streaming. He's currently available in 96 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs pours in 14/7/6 line vs. Brooklyn
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:03 PM
Jalen Suggs finished with 14 points (5-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, one block, two three-pointers and five turnovers against the Nets on Friday.
Analysis: Turnovers aside, Suggs had a productive night against Brooklyn, but what is most encouraging is the minutes. He logged 28 minutes and has played at least 25 minutes in each of his last three games. Considering he had been limited to roughly 20 minutes prior to that, he's clearly getting closer to being at full strength. That doesn't mean he's going to play back-to-backs, but this is a positive development for Suggs. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane tallies 19/5/2 line vs. Nets
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 3:58 PM
Desmond Bane contributed 19 points (7-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers on Friday against the Nets.
Analysis: Bane entered this game having scored exactly 22 points in three of his last four games, and while he wasn't able to match that mark again, he was still able to have a solid night. What is even more encouraging is that he continues to play big minutes and get plenty of shots. His 18 shots matched his second-most attempts in a game this season, and his 40 minutes were a season-best. Especially if Paolo Banchero (groin) remains out, Bane will continue to play a larger role on offense, which should help him get back to producing how he did in Memphis. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner tallies 25/6/5 line in win over Brooklyn
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 3:53 PM
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 25 points (7-of-17 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in a 105-98 win over the Nets on Friday.
Analysis: Wagner was excellent last season when Paolo Banchero was unavailable, and that continued on Friday, with Banchero sidelined with a groin injury. Wagner turned in a strong line and came up big late; he knocked down back-to-back triples with less than two minutes left in the game to move the Magic from down one point to up five. Wagner has been solid all season, but if Banchero misses more time, Wagner will continue to produce like a fantasy star. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva starting in place of Banchero
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:39 PM
Cody Taylor
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Nets on Friday.
Analysis: With Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, da Silva will slide into the starting unit in his place. da Silva has been a solid reserve this season, but his fantasy upside is limited. The absence of Banchero should open up plenty of shots for everyone in the starting unit. |
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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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