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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner (knee) plays 10 minutes in return
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 11:46 AM
Moritz Wagner (knee) accounted for eight points (3-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds and two assists in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: After more than a year on the sidelines recovering from a torn ACL, Wagner made his first appearance of the season on Sunday. Due to the time missed, his minutes were limited, but the reserve forward/center was productive in ten minutes on the floor. Since the Magic were without Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze (14/13/1/3/2) played 32 minutes as the starting center. Once Carter returns and Wagner's minutes aren't restricted, Bitadze's opportunities will take a hit. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 23/8/8/1/1 line vs. NOR
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
Paolo Banchero tallied 23 points (7-of-16 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Banchero did not extend his double-double streak to three games, he had another productive day at the office. Sunday's game was his first with at least 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists since a December 29 triple-double against the Raptors. The negative for fantasy managers who have Banchero rostered is that he won't play again until Thursday, with the Magic playing two games against the Grizzlies in Berlin and London during Week 13. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane drops game-high 27 points vs. NOR
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
Desmond Bane amassed 27 points (9-of-18 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: For the first time since December 22-23, Bane has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. The Magic guard did not offer much three-point production, making one of four attempts, but he was perfect from the foul line, and the overall numbers were good. Bane and the Magic play twice during Week 13, with the first game scheduled for Thursday against the Grizzlies in Berlin. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black tallies 23 points, seven assists
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 11:44 AM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's win over the Pelicans with 26 points (9-of-10 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Black has been one of Orlando's fantasy standouts, especially since Franz Wagner was lost to an ankle injury in early December. The point guard put forth another stellar effort on Sunday, missing one shot from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Orlando only plays on Thursday and Sunday of Week 13 due to its trip to Europe for two games, but fantasy managers must hold onto Black. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (illness) available Sunday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 7:49 AM
Jonathan Isaac (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Isaac was added to the injured report Sunday morning as questionable with an illness. The 28-year-old power forward has averaged just 10.4 minutes per game this season, but could see some extra minutes with Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) out. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (back) available Sunday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 7:43 AM
Tristan da Silva (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: da Silva will return after missing Friday's game against the 76ers with a back injury. The 24-year-old forward figures to be in the starting lineup with Jalen Suggs (knee) still out. He's still not a priority in most fantasy leagues. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) out Sunday vs. Pelicans
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 7:24 AM
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Carter was listed as questionable Sunday morning and subsequently ruled out with a hip injury. Goga Bitadze will fill in for Carter, though Mortiz Wagner will play in his season debut against the Pelicans. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (illness) questionable Sunday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 4:54 AM
Jonathan Isaac (illness) is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Isaac popped up on the injury report as questionable with an illness on Sunday morning. He'll have merely a few hours to recover before game-time against the Pelicans. Isaac missed a game last week with Noah Penda seeing additional minutes off the bench, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) now questionable Sunday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 4:50 AM
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Carter was downgraded to questionable with a hip injury on Sunday morning. If the 26-year-old center is ultimately ruled out, Goga Bitadze would be the primary backup center while Moritz Wagner could also see minutes in what's supposed to be his season debut. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (back) questionable vs. Pelicans
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 8:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan da Silva (back) is questionable to play against the Pelicans on Sunday.
Analysis: After missing Friday's game against the 76ers, da Silva could be back in the lineup against New Orleans. With Jalen Suggs (knee) still out, da Silva should start if he's available. If he remains out, Noah Penda will likely get another start after finishing with five points, seven rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 30 minutes. |
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Moritz Wagner Shams: Moritz Wagner (knee) to suit up Sunday
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 8:16 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Moritz Wagner (knee) will make his season debut on Sunday against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Wagner tore his ACL 13 months ago, and he'll finally return to the court against New Orleans. He had been playing well before the injury, and while he'll be eased back into things, he'll eventually take some of the backup center minutes, which will cut into Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze's minutes. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black bounces back with 21 points in loss
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 4:02 PM
Anthony Black had 21 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers against the 76ers on Friday.
Analysis: Black had back-to-back games with five and six points entering play Friday. With Jalen Suggs (knee) still out, Black is a must-have player. His fantasy managers can breathe easy after Friday's effort as Black managed to tally 21 points in the loss. The 21-year-old point guard averaged 18.9 points per game in December so it's a good sign to see him get back to that level of scoring. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 23 points in loss to 76ers Friday
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:57 PM
Desmond Bane had 23 points (9-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds and five assists against the 76ers on Friday.
Analysis: Bane had a bit of an uncharacteristic game Friday against the 76ers. The 27-year-old shooting guard failed to make a three-pointer, something he hadn't done in his last six games. Bane led the Magic in field goal attempts and points with Franz Wagner out, but it wasn't enough to even keep the Magic in the game late in the fourth quarter. He's provided eighth-round per game value this season. The Magic close out the week against the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (back) out Friday vs. 76ers
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 12:06 PM
Orlando Magic
Tristan da Silva (back) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Absent from Orlando's initial injury report, da Silva is out due to back spasms. With Jalen Suggs out, he started the last three games, so da Silva's absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Tyus Jones and Jett Howard are potential replacements, with the former offering a slightly higher streaming ceiling. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr has 20 points in win over Nets
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 5:19 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the win over the Nets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Carter Jr. was one of only two Orlando players to finish with 20 or more points on the evening. None of the big man's scoring production came from the three-point line versus Brooklyn, which marks the second consecutive game that he's gone without a three-pointer. He also wasn't involved much as a rebounder or passer, and his two stocks weren't anything fantasy managers should be excited about. Still, his scoring was important to his team's success tonight. He'll have an opportunity to put up another solid effort on Friday against the 76ers. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane struggles, scores nine points vs. BKN
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:44 PM
Desmond Bane totaled nine points (4-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Nets on Wednesday.
Analysis: It was a rough night for the first-year Magic guard, who tallied as many turnovers as he did made field goals on Wednesday. His minimal contributions as a passer and rebounder were also notable on a night in which he tallied 35 minutes in an overtime game. Bane has had his share of ups and downs throughout the season, but remains more than capable of putting up big numbers on the offensive end of the floor. He'll have a chance to bounce back on Friday against the 76ers to put up strong fantasy production. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 30, hits game-winner vs. BKN
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:36 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied 30 points (11-of-19 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Banchero bounced back on Wednesday from a forgettable Tuesday against the Wizards to help the Magic edge out the Nets in overtime. He notched a team-high in points and was one of several Magic players to secure double-digit rebounds. The numbers equated to the former first-overall pick's second double-double of the month and 11th of the season. Banchero did struggle with his ball security, committing nine turnovers and ultimately costing himself some fantasy basketball production. Still, his lone three-pointer, which beat the buzzer in overtime, more than made up for the miscues. His final line was exceptional, considering he was benched in a 14-point effort on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) out Wednesday vs. Brooklyn
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 5:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Magic wasted no time releasing their injury report for Wednesday, doing so a couple of hours after Tuesday's loss to the Wizards. With head coach Jamahl Mosley saying on Tuesday that Suggs has not resumed on-court activities, his being ruled out for Wednesday is unsurprising. He may be closer to âweek-to-weekâ than âday-to-day.â |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores 15 points vs. Washington
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:37 PM
Desmond Bane tallied 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: Bane only played 24 minutes on Tuesday, as he and the other Magic starters were benched for the entire fourth quarter. The lone positive for fantasy managers who have him rostered is that Orlando has three more games in Week 12, starting with the Nets on Wednesday. Tuesday's production would sting a lot more if Bane only had two more opportunities this week. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero scores 14, benched during 4th quarter
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:36 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Tuesday's loss to the Wizards with 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Tuesday was a bad night for Banchero and the Magic, specifically the starters. Orlando's first five were being beaten soundly, and head coach Jamahl Mosley ultimately decided to stick with his bench for the entirety of the fourth quarter. As a result, Banchero only played 25 minutes, which was tops amongst the starters. They'll look to redeem themselves on Wednesday in Brooklyn against the Nets. |
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