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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (groin) questionable Tuesday vs. GSW
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Sunday's loss to the Rockets was the first that Suggs missed for a reason other than knee injury management, with a sore right groin being the reason for his absence. Anthony Black moved into the starting lineup and is worth streaming when given the opportunity to take on that role. Tyus Jones only played 15 minutes off the bench; there's no need to stream him. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) to remain out Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the third Banchero has missed with a strained left groin. Tristan da Silva has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should be streamed for as long as Orlando is without Banchero. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 18 points in spot start
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's loss to the Rockets with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: The Magic were without Jalen Suggs (groin) for Sunday's game, leading to Black making his third start of the season. The third-year guard finished two points shy of his previous high and recorded a complete stat line. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, Black is only worth a look on nights when he's starting for Suggs. Orlando ends Week 5 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, so Black may have added value on those final days. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 26 points, complete line
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
Desmond Bane produced 26 points (9-of-20 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Bane's game-winning three-pointer against Portland on November 10 may have provided the spark he needed after starting the season slowly. He's scored 19 points or more in four straight, and 22 or more in three of those outings. Bane finished Sunday's overtime loss with a complete stat line, and he's attempted 38 shots in the two games Orlando has played without Paolo Banchero (groin). The âbuy lowâ period for Bane has likely come to an end. The Magic play four games during Week 5, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner drops 29 points in overtime loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:13 PM
Franz Wagner accounted for 29 points (8-of-21 FGs, 10-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Wagner has totaled 54 points in the two games the Magic have played since losing Paolo Banchero to a strained groin, shooting 15-of-38 from the field. While shooting efficiency has taken a hit, the raw numbers help compensate. Sunday's game was the last of Orlando's road trip, so more should be learned about Banchero's injury and how long he'll be out pretty soon. Until he returns, Wagner will be the unquestioned first option for Orlando on the offensive end of the floor. |
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Anthony Black ORL starts Black, Bane, Franz, da Silva, Carter
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: As opposed to other instances in which he's sat for knee injury management reasons, Jalen Suggs is out on Sunday with a sore right groin. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Black, who's worth streaming in this role. Also, da Silva will make a second straight start in place of the injured Paolo Banchero. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (groin) out Sunday vs. Rockets
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:16 AM
Magic PR
Jalen Suggs (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Suggs is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets with what the Magic are calling a sore right groin. Anthony Black is in line for the start and is worth streaming. It's unclear how long Suggs might be out for, but Black could be worth holding onto as the Magic have four games next week. |
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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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