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Desmond Bane Bane tallies 31/6/6/2/1 line in win over Pacers
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:46 AM
Desmond Bane exploded for a team-high 31 points (12-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 36 minutes on Sunday, leading the Magic to a 135-127 win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Bane shook off a relatively slow start to pour in 20 second-half points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. The 27-year-old scoring machine has been a little underwhelming in his Orlando debut, but he's still delivered sixth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 19.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks through 36 games. The Magic are in line for a four-game slate next week that includes showdowns against the Wizards, Nets, 76ers and Pelicans. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero stays hot with 28 points in win over Pacers
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:43 AM
Paolo Banchero recorded 28 points (9-of-18 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes in Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: After taking just eight shots in the first half, Banchero put together an extremely impressive second half, shouldering a significant portion of the scoring workload with both Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) out of action. He finished with 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including a pair of triples. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has shaken off a mid-December funk to score 23 points or more in four consecutive games over the past week, delivering third-round fantasy value during that span. |
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Anthony Black Black posts 27/3/10/1/3 line in win over Pacers
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:41 AM
Anthony Black chipped in 27 points (8-of-16 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and three blocks over 35 minutes in Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Black saw an uptick in creation opportunities with Jalen Suggs (knee) out of the lineup, going off for a game-high 18 points in the first half. He knocked down 5-of-10 shots, including a pair of three-pointers, while also adding six free throws. He came back to earth in the second half with elite offensive threats Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane taking over the scoring duties. However, he set up a pair of key buckets from Tristan Da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. in the final 70 seconds of regulation to help Orlando put the game away. |
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Tristan da Silva ORL starts Black, Bane, da Silva, Banchero, Carter
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 8:36 AM
Orlando Magic
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: While Tyus Jones has served as the starting point guard on past occasions when Orlando was without Jalen Suggs, that is not the case here. Black will be the primary playmaker, with da Silva entering the starting five. While the former should already be rostered in 12-team leagues, given his recent play, the latter is worth a look in deeper leagues, provided he remains in the starting lineup while Suggs and Franz Wagner are out. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) diagnosed with MCL contusion
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 11:07 AM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been diagnosed with a right MCL contusion.
Analysis: Suggs, who recently returned to action after suffering a hip injury during the Magic's NBA Cup loss to the Knicks, is back on the shelf. While it was his left knee that required a season-ending procedure in the spring, the Magic guard injured his right knee during Friday's loss to the Bulls. The team has not provided a timeline, so Suggs should be considered out indefinitely until one is provided. Tyus Jones will return to the starting lineup, but Anthony Black is the player fantasy managers should target. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black has 18 points in loss to Bulls
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:56 PM
Anthony Black had 18 points (8-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in the Magic's loss to the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: Black continued to display his improved scoring with 18 points against the Bulls on Friday. The 21-year-old shooting guard averaged 18.9 points per game in the month of December. Black has been a revelation for the Magic this year and remains one of their best fantasy options regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 31 points in loss to Bulls
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:50 PM
Paolo Banchero had 31 points (13-of-23 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero continues to carry the offense with Franz Wagner out. The 23-year-old power forward has 84 points over his last three games. Unfortunately for the Magic, Banchero's 31 points weren't nearly enough as the game was out of reach late for the Magic. Orlando will have a chance to get back in the win column Sunday against the Pacers. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) available Friday vs. Bulls
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:41 PM
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Isaac is set to return after missing Wednesday's game against Indiana with a knee injury. The 28-year-old power forward is averaging just 10.4 minutes per game this season. Isaac isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Jett Howard Jett Howard (illness) absent from injury report
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jett Howard (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Howard did not play in Wednesday's win over the Pacers. While his absence did not affect fantasy basketball, there were a few more minutes available to Jamal Cain, who contributed 11 points off the bench. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable Friday vs. CHI
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Isaac did not play in Wednesday's win over the Pacers, resulting in a few additional minutes off the bench for fellow reserve Noah Penda. However, neither has played enough to influence fantasy basketball. Both can remain on the waiver wire in redraft leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze has 14 points, nine boards in win
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:51 AM
Goga Bitadze had 14 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds and three assists against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bitadze played just 19 minutes Wednesday, but was incredibly efficient with 14 points on seven field goal attempts and nine rebounds. The 26-year-old backup center isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues without an injury to Wendell Carter Jr., but after missing some time to injury this year, Bitadze showed why he's considered a reliable reserve. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 29 points in win over Magic
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:44 AM
Paolo Banchero had 29 points (12-of-21 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks in the Magic's 112-110 victory over the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Banchero drew some flack earlier this week after missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer Monday against the Raptors. The 23-year-old power forward bounced back in a big way Wednesday against the Pacers as he backed down his defender before driving and delivering the game-winner that put the Magic up 112-110 with seven seconds left. Banchero will continue to carry the offense with Franz Wagner out. The Magic will take on the Bulls Friday in their third of four games this week. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) out Wednesday vs. Indiana
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Isaac has averaged just 10.4 minutes per game this season, so his availability isn't a big deal for fantasy managers. With Jett Howard (illness) out, Noah Penda may see a couple of extra minutes off the bench with, but Penda isn't worth picking up in most formats. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs good to go Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Desmond Bane (back) and Jalen Suggs (hip) are available for Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Bane was forced out of Monday's matchup with Toronto due to back spasms, but the issue won't cause him to miss any time. Suggs will return following a six-game absence, though it's unclear if he'll face any restrictions in his first game back. Anthony Black has been phenomenal, and he should retain standalone value even if he heads back to the bench in favor of Suggs. Tyus Jones will see the biggest reduction in playing time with Suggs back in action. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) questionable vs. Indiana
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 10:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (hip) is questionable to play against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Suggs has missed Orlando's last six games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup against Indiana. If he's back, Tyus Jones will be pushed back to a bench role, which would eliminate his streaming value. Anthony Black would also likely take a hit in production. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 10:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: With Goga Bitadze back in the Magic rotation, Isaac played less than a minute in Monday's loss to the Raptors. While he may play credible rotation minutes on Wednesday if deemed healthy enough to play, there isn't much to gain from rostering Isaac in most fantasy leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) absent from injury report
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 10:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: After missing three games with a strained left knee, Bitadze played 16 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to the Raptors. Look for him to take on a similar workload on Wednesday. There's no need to roster him in most redraft leagues. |
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Desmond Bane Bane (back) questionable Wednesday vs. Indiana
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 10:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Desmond Bane (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Due to back spasms, Bane had to leave Monday's loss to the Raptors briefly before returning. He still played 30 minutes in Toronto. If Bane cannot play on Wednesday, Jase Richardson's playing time would likely increase. He would only be worth the streaming risk if allowed to start. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero has triple-double in loss to Raptors
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:16 PM
Paolo Banchero had 23 points (9-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two three-pointers against the Raptors on Monday.
Analysis: Banchero ended a streak of 13 or less points in three consecutive games in a big way with a triple-double against the Raptors on Monday. The 23-year-old's effort wasn't enough to secure the win, though. Banchero missed a shot in the final seconds trailing by one with Scottie Barnes guarding him. The Magic have three more games this week, starting with the Pacers on Wednesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) still lacks return timeline
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:00 PM
Jason Beede
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said on Monday that Franz Wagner (ankle) still does not have a return timeline.
Analysis: Wagner has missed Orlando's last nine games with a left high ankle sprain. He's been replaced in the starting lineup by Anthony Black, and that should remain the case for the foreseeable future. Black is worth picking up, as he has provided top-50 per-game value over the past two weeks. |
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