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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) out Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 10:33 AM
Jason Beede
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the fifth that Wagner has missed due to injury management for a high left ankle sprain. How long he'll remain out is unknown. However, what is known is that Anthony Black will remain in the starting lineup, and the third-year guard should be rostered in 12-team leagues by now. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane logs 23 points, five dimes vs. Miami
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:06 PM
Desmond Bane notched 23 points (10-of-16 FGs), one rebound, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in the win over the Heat on Monday.
Analysis: Bane's contributions on the offensive end played a big factor in Orlando ending its four-game losing streak on Wednesday. He made shots efficiently from behind the three-point line as well as inside it, while his contributions as a passer led him to finish as one of the Magic's leaders in assists on the evening. Bane didn't get to the free-throw line in this game and also failed to make much of an impact on the glass. However, his passing and production as a scorer were enough to land him a nice final line. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 26, adds four steals vs. Heat
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:59 PM
Anthony Black tallied 26 points (11-of-19 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Black was exceptional on Wednesday evening against the Heat. Offensively, he shot the ball with great accuracy, leading him to finish as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. He added a handful of assists, as well, but also tallied six stocks on the defensive end to give him fantastic fantasy production in the win. Black's performance against Miami may be the one that gets him back on track following a few underwhelming performances. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 31/12 double-double vs. MIA
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:52 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed 31 points (11-of-23 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in the win over the Heat.
Analysis: Banchero was, once again, dominant on Wednesday. He logged a second straight 30-point double-double, mostly operating inside the arc to tally his points. The fourth-year forward led all scorers in the game and has slowly picked up his production in January following a rough December. If Banchero can continue playing at this level, he'll have a chance to get the Magic back on track over the second half of the season. Fantasy managers should be excited about his recent progress. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) remains out Wednesday
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 10:28 AM
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Wagner is set to miss his fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old small forward is listed as out for high left ankle sprain injury management reasons. Anthony Black will continue to start and should be rostered in standard formats until Wagner returns. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black has 14 points in loss to Cleveland
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:20 PM
Anthony Black finished Monday's loss to the Cavaliers with 14 points (6-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Black had a fairly balanced performance in Monday's rematch with the Cavaliers. In 37 minutes, he was impactful on the defensive end and totaled four stocks, while inefficient shooting from beyond the arc limited his scoring production. Still, the third-year guard out of Arkansas finished as one of three Orlando players to score in double figures, and he was one of the team's best passers in the loss. Fantasy managers, however, should be craving more from Black, based on some of the heights he reached earlier this season. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores 19 Monday in loss to CLE
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:12 PM
Desmond Bane produced 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in the loss to the Cavaliers on Monday.
Analysis: Bane followed Saturday's 20-point performance in a loss to Cleveland with similar production on Monday. The first-year Magic guard was productive from beyond the arc and, in his 38 minutes, finished as the Magic's second-leading scorer for the game. Yet Bane went without an assist for the first time all season, and with his unspectacular assist total and pair of stocks, he didn't provide fantasy managers with much production. He'll have a chance to put up a better line on Wednesday against the Heat. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 37 points in loss to Cavs
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:05 PM
Paolo Banchero notched 37 points (13-of-21 FGs, 9-of-13 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in the loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Banchero did what he could to try to get the Magic back on track. Yet, his highest-scoring game of January wasn't enough to end the Magic's losing streak, which is now at four games. Banchero's season high in points on Monday came on a blend of three-pointers, shots inside the arc, and production from the free-throw line. On top of his scoring outburst, he reached double figures in rebounds to secure his 14th double-double of the season. Regardless of whether Orlando can get back on track or not, it's clear that Banchero will continue to deliver strong production from a fantasy basketball standpoint. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) out Monday vs. Cleveland
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the third that Wagner has missed, with the description being changed from âleft ankle sorenessâ to âhigh left ankle sprain injury management.â Before Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner did some light, non-contact shooting during the pregame shootaround. As long as Wagner is out, Anthony Black will start, and he should be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero leads Magic with 27 points in defeat
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:41 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed a team-high 27 points (7-of-14 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), five rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: It's been a frustrating season for Banchero and the Magic as they've consistently struggled to generate enough offense to turn things around. The 23-year-old playmaker has scored at least 20 points in seven of 10 games since Janaury 1, but the Magic are just 4-6 overall during that span. He's dropped from 25.9 points per-game last season to just 21.1 through 34 contests this season. The Magic have a rematch against the Cavaliers on Monday before facing the Heat, Raptors and Spurs to close out a four-game week. |
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Desmond Bane Bane scores 20 points in loss to Cavaliers
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:40 PM
Desmond Bane tallied 20 points (7-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Orlando's marquee offseason addition, Bane has been a consistent scoring threat, averaging 18.9 points through 44 games in his Magic debut. The 27-year-old guard has struggled from three-point range this season and was just 2-of-6 from downtown in this one. Simply put, Bane and Banchero haven't supplied enough from an offensive standpoint which makes it critical to get Franz Wagner (ankle) back as quickly as possible. |
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Jalen Suggs ORL starts Suggs, Black, Bane, Banchero, Carter
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 12:38 PM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After missing Orlando's last eight games, Suggs is available and will be in the starting lineup. He isn't officially under a minutes restriction, but some precautions could be taken with the guard's playing time. Tristan da Silva will head to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) available Saturday vs. CLE
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After an eight-game absence, Suggs is available for the Magic. His return will likely push Tristan da Silva to the bench, but fantasy managers should plan for Suggs' minutes to be restricted. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) probable vs. Cleveland
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is probable to play against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Analysis: Suggs has missed Orlando's last eight games, but he is expected to return to take on Cleveland. That will push Tristan da Silva back to the bench after a one-game stint as a starter. Jase Richardson should also lose out on minutes. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) remains out vs. Cleveland
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner will miss a second straight game after playing just two games following a 16-game absence. Anthony Black will remain a starter despite Jalen Suggs (knee) being upgraded to probable. They'll continue to manage this injury as he recovers, but it is slightly alarming that he will miss two games this quickly. Black has been productive as a fill-in. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero puts up 23/7/5 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 3:38 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points (6-of-12 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 124-97 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: After an inefficient shooting outing on Sunday, Banchero was able to have a better night against Charlotte. Unfortunately, that didn't change the result, and Orlando ended up on the wrong end of another lopsided game. Efficiency has never been a strong suit for Banchero, and that has been the case again this season. However, he is averaging career highs in rebounds and assists, which has made up for a drop in scoring. Next up is a home game against the Cavaliers on Saturday. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner chips in 14 points off bench
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 3:29 PM
Moritz Wagner provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers on Thursday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Wagner made his season debut less than two weeks ago, so this was his highest scoring performance since 2024. He was an excellent reserve scoring option for the Magic to start last year before tearing his ACL. This was a new season high for him in just 15 minutes. He'll continue to be a reliable scoring option off the bench, but with Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze both healthy, he won't play enough minutes to provide value in standard leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Magic open to trading Bitadze, Isaac, and T. Jones
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 8:22 AM
Clutch Points
Clutch Points' Brett Siegel reports that the Magic are open to trading Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac, and Tyus Jones
Analysis: Bitadze figures to attract the most interest. As Siegel notes, he âis an intriguing center who could fetch multiple second-round picks in a trade and free up salary for [the Magic for] the 2026-27 season in the process.â A package of Bitadze and Jones could be of interest to a team like the Knicks, who are in the market for a true center and a backup point guard, both of whom would need to be strong defenders. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner out on Thursday with ankle soreness
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 8:12 AM
Jason Beede
Franz Wagner is out on Thursday against the Hornets due to left ankle soreness.
Analysis: This is mildly concerning, considering how much time Wagner missed with an ankle injury over the holidays. The team âis going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward,â which will determine how long Wagner will be sidelined. Tristan Da Silva should move back into the starting lineup in the meantime. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs remains out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 5:52 AM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs âcame up OK after yesterday's work,â so it doesn't sound like the 24-year-old will be out too much longer. Orlando will see how he feels tomorrow and go from there. His next chance to return will be Saturday at home against the Cavaliers. |
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