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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (back) absent from injury report
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 8:00 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (back) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Due to back spasms, Isaac was a late scratch for Tuesday's win over the 76ers. His return gives Orlando another option to call upon in the frontcourt, but he's unlikely to provide the production needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane posts 15/2/6/2 line vs. Philadelphia
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:52 PM
Desmond Bane recorded 15 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: After a slow start to the season, Bane continues to make his way up the rankings. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-50 value in nine-cat formats, and the season-long value is approaching top-100 status. Bane has recorded at least five assists in five straight games, and the improved production in that category is one reason why his overall fantasy value has improved. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner drops 21 points, five rebounds
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:50 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Wagner didn't have to extend himself too far on Tuesday, as the Magic were able to sit their key players for most of the second half. Over the past two weeks, he has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats, with the production being slightly lower than Wagner's season-long value. While Franz's season-long production hasn't aligned with his Yahoo! ADP (36), he isn't far off. Next up for Orlando is a matchup with the Pistons on Friday, with the winner advancing to the NBA Cup quarterfinals. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores career-high 31 points Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:42 PM
Anthony Black finished Tuesday's win over the 76ers with 31 points (12-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Orlando grabbed control of Tuesday's game with a 51-point second quarter, and Black was in the middle of it all. He scored 27 points in the first half, establishing a career-high for points in a half. He would finish with his first career 30-point game and sat out most of the second half due to Orlando pushing its lead out to 46 points. Jalen Suggs, who was ejected late in the second quarter, should be available for Friday's crucial NBA Cup matchup with the Pistons, so Black will come off the bench for that one. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs ejected during 2nd quarter vs. PHI
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:25 PM
CJ Fogler
Jalen Suggs was ejected from Tuesday's game against the 76ers with 26.6 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
Analysis: With the Magic leading by an 82-58 margin, things got heated between the two teams. Philadelphia's Andre Drummond and Orlando's Wendell Carter Jr. squared up on each other, but they were separated before Suggs decided to get involved. For their roles in the altercation, Carter, Drummond, Orlando's Desmond Bane and Philadelphia's Jabari Walker received technical fouls, while Suggs was ejected. He finishes with four points, five rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and two blocked shots. |
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Wendell Carter ORL starts Suggs, Bane, Franz, da Silva, Carter
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 1:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Carter is back after an ankle injury sidelined him for Sunday's loss to the Celtics. Orlando Robinson, an emergency starter on Sunday as the Magic were also without Goga Bitadze, may fall out of the rotation entirely since the team's top two centers are available. The other change is Suggs, whose return means Anthony Black will come off the bench. Da Silva continues to start in place of the injured Paolo Banchero and should be rostered in deep leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) available Tuesday vs. PHI
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Bitadze is back after a one-game absence, but so is starter Wendell Carter Jr. Therefore, there isn't much to gain from rostering Bitadze in most fantasy leagues, even with only three games on the schedule. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (back) out Tuesday vs. Philadelphia
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 12:21 PM
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Absent from the initial injury report, Isaac is out with back spasms. His absence leaves Orlando down an option in the frontcourt, but it does not affect fantasy basketball. Goga Bitadze is available and can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Isaac. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) questionable Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:44 AM
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Originally off the injury report, Bitadze has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday against the 76ers. The 26-year-old center's status is truly up in the air at this point. As the backup center, his absence wouldn't significantly impact fantasy basketball. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) absent from injury report
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Suggs did not play in Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as it was Orlando's second game in as many nights. Suggs' return means Anthony Black will resume his customary backup point guard duties, which lowers his fantasy ceiling considerably. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) absent from injury report
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Initially slated to start for Wendell Carter Jr., Bitadze was scratched from the Magic lineup minutes before tipoff on Sunday against the Celtics. Orlando Robinson filled the void, but he's likely to be inactive with Bitadze and Carter removed from the injury report. Bitadze will take on his usual backup center role in Philadelphia, which makes him a non-factor in fantasy basketball. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner held to just 15 points in loss to Celtics
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:29 PM
Franz Wagner accumulated 15 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: The Magic looked extremely sluggish on the second night of a back-to-back after a late arrival into Boston and playing without offensive catalyst Paolo Banchero for the sixth straight game while he continues recovering from a groin strain. Their struggles came mostly on the defensive end of the floor as they allowed the Celtics to shoot over 60 percent from the floor. Wagner took just 10 shots on the heels of a 37-point explosion during Saturday's impressive win over the Knicks but managed to get to the line for eight free throw attempts to help salvage his night. The Magic have just two games this upcoming week with road matchups on tap against the 76ers and Pistons. |
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Desmond Bane Bane drops 18 points in loss to Celtics
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:27 PM
Desmond Bane recorded 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Bane was asked to shoulder an astronomical scoring workload once again on the second night of a back-to-back with superstar Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined for the sixth straight contest. He wasn't able to take advantage of Boston's defensive issues in this one as he took just 13 shots before sitting out most of the second half after Orlando fell behind by nearly 30 points. |
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Jett Howard Howard explodes for career-high 30 points in loss
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:25 PM
Jett Howard amassed a career-high 30 points (11-of-23 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Howard was a one-man wrecking crew off the bench in the closing stages, fully capitalizing on extra run on the second night of a back-to-back. The 22-year-old former lottery pick drilled five triples on a career-high 13 attempts and astonishingly did most of his damage against Boston's starters in crunch time. It came completely out of nowhere, too ??" his previous season high was just eight points. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (ankle) scratched, Robinson starts
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 12:10 PM
Orlando Magic
Goga Bitadze (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Orlando Robinson.
Analysis: In a brutal turn of events for fantasy managers who may have streamed him, Bitadze was scratched from the Magic starting lineup after the announced tip time. With Wendell Carter Jr. also out, the Magic turn to Orlando Robinson to fill the void. It's too late to slot him into your lineups, but watch Robinson with an eye toward Week 6 if Carter and Bitadze miss more time. |
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Goga Bitadze ORL starts Black, Bane, Wagner, da Silva, Bitadze
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:45 AM
NBA Lineups
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Goga Bitadze will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: The Magic are down two starters for Sunday's game, with Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. out. As has been the case in the past, Black will fill the void left by Suggs, and he's worth streaming in this spot. The other worthwhile streamer is Bitadze, who steps in for Carter. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out Sunday vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:17 AM
Jason Beede
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Carter will sit out Sunday's game, which is Orlando's second in as many nights. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Goga Bitadze being the player most likely to fill the void. Due to the opportunity, Bitadze is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) questionable Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 6:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Carter is dealing with a left ankle sprain, hence his inclusion on Orlando's injury report for Sunday. If he's unable to play after logging 22 minutes in Saturday's win over the Knicks, Goga Bitadze would be the next man up. Also, Jonathan Isaac may be able to take on a few more minutes, which would enhance his fantasy value. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) ruled out Sunday vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 6:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: After wreaking havoc on the Knicks on Saturday, Suggs will not play in the second game of Orlando's home/road back-to-back. Anthony Black, who was also a menace defensively, will move into the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues. Tyus Jones will also figure more prominently in the rotation, but he is not a must-stream player. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner explodes for 37 points in win over Knicks
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 7:08 PM
Franz Wagner erupted for a season-high 37 points (13-of-19 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes to lift the Magic to a 133-121 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Wagner propelled Orlando to its sixth win in seven games, drilling 13 of 19 shots and four of six from beyond the arc in one of his most efficient outings of the season. The 24-year-old playmaker has topped 25 points in four of his last six contests and once again took the lead role with Paolo Banchero sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a lingering groin issue. It's an encouraging development for fantasy managers, as Wagner will remain the Magic's primary offensive engine until Banchero returns ??" a streak that will reach six games on Sunday against the Celtics. |
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