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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable for Game 1
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:18 AM
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Isaac hasn't played since March 12 and was an afterthought for the Magic this year. While his questionable status for Game 1 gives him a chance to be available, it's unlikely he sees the floor much at all in this series. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. scores 16, hits two threes Fri.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:47 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. totaled 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Carter was nearly perfect from the floor in his 27 minutes on Friday, with two of his six makes coming from beyond the arc. The veteran center also made contributions on the glass, especially on the offensive side, where half of his boards came from. He wasn't overly productive in the win, but he was a positive contributor. Carter will have a chance to have another on Sunday in Game 1 against the Pistons |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 18/7/6 line in win over Charlotte
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:41 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: A blowout victory for the Magic limited Wagner to only 25 minutes of game action on Friday. Still, he made good use of his time on the floor by posting one of the more balanced performances on the team. Nearly half of the fifth-year forward's points came from the charity stripe, with the rest falling inside the arc, before eventually finishing as Orlando's second-leading scorer. He also tied team highs in assists and rebounds, highlighting his well-roundedness for the evening. Wagner and the Magic will have just a short amount of time to get ready for Sunday's opening-round Game 1 against the Pistons. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 25, leads ORL into playoffs
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:35 PM
Paolo Banchero added 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero led all Magic players in scoring during his 33 minutes of game action on Friday, which was complemented by solid playmaking for his teammates, and good activity on the defensive end. The efficient double-digit scoring performance was a nice response to a difficult outing against the 76ers on Wednesday. But with the Play-In Tournament in the books, Banchero starts with a clean slate against the first-seeded Pistons of the Eastern Conference. Game 1 will take place on Sunday. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Issac (knee) out Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 12:02 PM
Jason Beede
Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not play on Friday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Isaac hasn't played since March 12 against the Wizards. The veteran forward didn't start any games for the Magic during the regular season and posted career lows in minutes, points, and rebounds per game. His absence should not cause any changes in Orlando's rotation. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Isaac has been sidelined for over a month, most recently sitting out Wednesday's loss to the 76ers. While his return would give the Magic another option in the frontcourt, the 6-foot-10 forward's minutes are likely to be limited once he's cleared to play. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero shoots 7-of-22 with six turnovers
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:16 PM
Paolo Banchero finished with 18 points (7-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one block and six turnovers against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This certainly wasn't the performance the Magic were hoping to get out of their star player. Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for just 30 points in the loss, though Banchero's inefficiencies stuck out. He also shot 7-of-22 and had six turnovers in the regular season finale on Sunday. They'll need him to be much better against the Hornets on Friday to keep their season alive. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black chips in 13 point off bench
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:13 PM
Anthony Black provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (4-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: With the rest of the Magic healthy, Black hasn't been able to contribute as much since returning to the lineup after missing nearly a month with a core injury. However, he was able to provide some offense in this game, and he may be asked to do more on Friday. Franz Wagner appeared to injure his left leg late in the game, though it's unclear if that will impact his status for their play-in matchup with the Hornets. If Wagner is sidelined, Black will take on extra minutes and could step into a starting role. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 12 points in play-in loss
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:10 PM
Franz Wagner contributed 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), four rebounds and three assists on Wednesday against the 76ers.
Analysis: Wagner played 29 minutes, which was the most he has played in a game since December. However, that wasn't the main story. Wendell Carter Jr. ran into Wagner with about 70 seconds left in the game, and Wagner came up hobbling and grabbing his left leg. It's worth noting that he suffered a left knee injury a week prior to this, but he didn't end up missing any time because of it, and that it was his left ankle that caused him to miss so many games this season. Head coach Jamahl Mosley didn't have an update after the game, but there should be one before Friday's play-in matchup with the Hornets. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores game-high 34 in play-in loss
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 4:28 PM
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 34 points (10-of-16 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block, four three-pointers and five turnovers in a 109-97 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Magic gave up a haul of first-round picks last summer for Bane to provide this type of performance in the season. Unfortunately, the rest of this team was a mess, so it wasn't enough for them to get the win and advance to the playoffs. Still, Bane was fantastic in this game, leading both teams in scoring. They'll head back to Orlando to host the Hornets on Friday, with a chance to face the Pistons in the first round on the line. They'll certainly have a good chance in that game if Bane is able to carry some of this production into that game. |
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Franz Wagner Magic âbumping up' how much Franz Wagner will play
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 12:43 PM
Kyle Neubeck
Franz Wagner will still be on a minutes restriction, but the Magic are âbumping upâ how much he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wagner played 26 minutes in the season finale, which was the most he has played in a game since mid-January. He hasn't played 30 minutes in a game since early December. He missed over half of the season with an ankle injury, but now that it's the postseason, he's going to play more minutes. Wagner's minutes will still be managed, but any extra minutes he can give will give the Magic a better chance to win. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) ruled out vs. Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Isaac hasn't played in over a month, and while he is getting closer to a return, he won't be available for the Magic's first game of the play-in tournament. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) available vs. Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 11:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (ankle) is available to play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Howard missed the final five games of the regular season but will be available for Orlando's first game of the play-in tournament. If he sees the floor, it will likely only be in a limited capacity off the bench. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable vs. PHI
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 10:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Despite being limited to non-contact work during Tuesday's practice, there's a chance that Isaac is available for the first time in a month. While having another option to call on in the frontcourt would help the Magic, Isaac's unlikely to have a major impact, given the time missed. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) questionable vs. Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: While Howard did not go through any contact work during Tuesday's practice, his status has been upgraded to questionable. He's been out since April 3, and a return to action would have minimal impact on Orlando's wing rotation, so don't expect too much from Howard if he's available. |
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Jett Howard Howard, Isaac still limited to non-contact work
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 7:45 AM
Jason Beede
Jett Howard (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) did some movement work at Tuesday's practice due did not go through any contact.
Analysis: Howard and Isaac have made progress in their respective recoveries, but neither has reached the point where they'll be available for games. Given the lack of contact during Tuesday's practice, the Magic may not have either player at their disposal until the playoffs if Orlando qualifies. Both are out for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane plays just 18 minutes vs. Boston
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:41 PM
Desmond Bane finished with just eight points (3-of-8 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Celtics on Sunday.
Analysis: Bane got the start and played the first six minutes to officially play in all 82 games. After that, he sat the rest of the game, which allowed Tristan da Silva to play a larger role and start the second half. Well, that was the plan at least. Orlando likely expected to beat the Celtics' backups easily, but that didn't end up happening. Bane played the entire fourth quarter to try to bring the Magic back, but it didn't end up being enough, even if it was close. Bane has had a fantastic first season in Orlando, and he'll be back to playing his usual role against the 76ers in the play-in tournament on Wednesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 20 points in loss to Boston
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:33 PM
Franz Wagner finished with 20 points (7-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers against the Celtics on Sunday.
Analysis: Wagner had his second straight 20-point game, which was also his second time reaching that mark in over four months. He's still getting used to being back out on the floor, but having him healthy and producing ahead of the postseason will give them a chance to survive the play-in tournament. Wagner was excellent early on this season, but a left ankle sprain derailed his season. Still, they'll have a chance to beat anybody with their roster finally healthy. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero turns in triple-double vs. Boston
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:28 PM
Paolo Banchero recorded a triple-double on Sunday with 23 points (7-of-22 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, 11 assists and six turnovers in a 113-108 loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: The good and the bad of what Banchero can do in the box score were on full display in this game. He recorded a triple-double, but he was really inefficient about doing it. He had been playing efficiently over the last few games, but he wasn't able to keep it going in this one, which snapped their five-game winning streak and dropped them to eighth in the East. Banchero will have to be more efficient in the play-in tournament against the 76ers on Wednesday in order to advance to the playoffs. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (ankle) downgraded to out vs. Boston
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 9:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Howard sprained his ankle during an April 3 game against the Mavericks and has not played since. His absence does not significantly affect the Magic rotation, especially with Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva available. |
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