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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) plays 27 minutes in return
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:48 AM
NBA
Franz Wagner (ankle) amassed 18 points (6-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After missing 16 games with a high ankle sprain, Wagner was back on the court Thursday afternoon in his hometown of Berlin. While the stat line did not include any steals or blocks, the rebounds and three-pointers were solid. Also encouraging for fantasy managers was his playing 27 minutes in his first game back. Wagner's return meant fewer minutes for Noah Penda (nine points, five rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 18 minutes), who is more valuable to dynasty leagues than redrafts. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black records 21 points, seven assists
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:47 AM
Anthony Black accounted for 21 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: While Franz Wagner was back in the lineup after a 16-game absence, his return did not negatively affect Black's opportunities. The third-year guard was excellent during the second half, helping Orlando bounce back from a slow start. Black shot 4-of-6 from the field in the third quarter, and in the fourth, provided one of the dunks of the season. His fantasy value should be fine until Jalen Suggs returns from injury, and it's going to take a lot to decrease Black's opportunities, given how well he's played. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 26/13/4/4 line vs. Memphis
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:46 AM
Paolo Banchero finished Thursday's win over the Grizzlies with 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, four assists, four steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Banchero has recorded three double-doubles in his last four games, and the four steals accumulated were a nice touch for fantasy managers who have him rostered. Over the past two weeks, he has offered second-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Banchero and the Magic will look to complete their European trip with a win over the Grizzlies on Sunday in London. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) ready to roll in Berlin
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 6:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's matchup with the Grizzlies in Berlin.
Analysis: Wagner has missed 16 straight games, but the German forward will be back in action for this international matchup. Tristan da Silva should see a reduction in playing time and usage, but Wagner may be on a minutes restriction after so much time on the sideline. Anthony Black is worth holding, as he has played well enough to remain in the rotation regardless of Wagner's health. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) off the injury report
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 5:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) is off the injury report for Thursday's matchup with Memphis.
Analysis: WCJ is good to go for Thursday's game in Berlin, and he could slot back into the starting lineup. His return should mean fewer minutes for Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) out again Thursday vs. Memphis
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 5:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Thursday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Suggs is getting closer to a return, but he's not quite there, and he'll be sidelined for Orlando's tilt with Memphis in Berlin. While Suggs is out, Anthony Black should continue to see extended run. |
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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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