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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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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores career-high 26 points
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:33 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Thursday's win over the Wizards with 26 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, four steals, two blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: One day removed from scoring a season-high 23 points in a win over the Cavaliers, da Silva was even more productive on Thursday. The second-year forward recorded a career-high point total as part of a loaded stat line. Rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, da Silva is worth a look in some 12-team formats while the Magic await the returns of Franz Wagner and Anthony Black. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not return vs. WAS
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:04 PM
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Isaac played one minute before exiting Thursday's game with what has been diagnosed as a sprained left knee. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze. According to the Magic, how much time Isaac misses will depend on his knee's response to treatment. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva makes another start, scores 23
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Tristan da Silva amassed 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: With Anthony Black joining Franz Wagner on the sidelines due to injury, da Silva returned to the Magic starting lineup on Wednesday. And the second-year forward took advantage of his latest opportunity, putting up 23 points on excellent percentages. Add in the rebounds and assists, and da Silva showed why he's a must-roster player until Black or Wagner is healthy enough to return. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero records 25/8/7 line vs. Cleveland
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Paolo Banchero accounted for 25 points (8-of-18 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: March has been an excellent month for Banchero thus far. In six games, he's scored 24 points or more in five. He's averaged 26.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 57 percent from the field and nearly 79 percent from the foul line. Even with the lackluster defensive production, Banchero has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats since March 1, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane goes off for game-high 35 points
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Desmond Bane finished Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers with 35 points (12-of-19 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Bane finished Wednesday's victory with his 12th 30-point game of the season. He's now second on the Magic's list of 30-point games in a player's debut season, trailing Tracy McGrady (26). Bane only attempted three three-pointers against the Cavaliers, doing a lot of his work in the paint and just outside of it. And he could be in for another big game on Thursday, as the Magic host the Wizards. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable vs. Cleveland
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 11:01 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Isaac has missed Orlando's last three games due to soreness in his left knee. While Noah Penda has picked up rotation minutes off the bench recently, he has not done enough to merit rostering in redraft leagues. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (back) out indefinitely after MRI
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 6:55 AM
Orlando Magic
According to the Orlando Magic's official X.com account, Anthony Black (back) underwent an MRI on Monday, which showed a left lateral abdominal muscle strain, and his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.
Analysis: Black sustained the back injury in Saturday's win over Minnesota, and he'll be out indefinitely as a result. Until Black is cleared to get back on the court, Tristan da Silva should continue to take on an expanded role. The latter is worth an add off of the waiver wire. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 18/5/9 line in win over Bucks
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:36 PM
Desmond Bane had 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, nine assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Bane did a little bit of everything in Sunday's win over the Bucks. He had 18 points and nine assists as well as four steals on the defensive end. The 27-year-old shooting guard has provided top-20 overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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