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Jamal Cain Report: Magic sign Jamal Cain to two-way contract
Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 1:57 PM
Jason Beede
Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports the Magic signed Jamal Cain to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Cain appeared in 37 games for the Pelicans last season after spending his first two seasons with the Heat organization. On a two-way deal, the 6-foot-6 wing appeared in 37 NBA games in 2024-25, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.6 minutes. Outside of the occasional solid performance as the Pelicans were playing out the string, Cain did not impact fantasy basketball. That's likely to be the case in Orlando next season. |
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Orlando Robinson Magic sign Orlando Robinson to two-way contract
Mon, Jul 21, 2025, 9:28 AM
Orlando Magic
Magic signed PF/C Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Robinson, who spent last season with the Raptors and Kings, will get a fresh start back in Florida after spending the first two years of his career with the Heat. Robinson will likely spend most of his time in the G League, and it will be a tall task for him to move up the depth chart with Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner playing the center minutes. |
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Wendell Moore Wendell Moore Jr. leads Orlando with 14 points
Fri, Jul 18, 2025, 11:48 AM
Wendell Moore Jr. amassed 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs) and eight rebounds in Friday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Orlando has only filled one of its three two-way contract slots, with Ethan Thompson signing a deal in February. With Moore having ended the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal with the Hornets, he may be a candidate to fill a similar role for the Magic next season. While the former first-round pick was a frigid 0-of-5 from beyond the arc in Friday's summer league finale, he was an active contributor defensively and on the glass. At the very least, Moore will hope his play in Las Vegas was enough to gain an invitation to training camp, whether with Orlando or another team. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva records 18/5/1/2/1 line vs. TOR
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 3:11 PM
Tristan da Silva accumulated 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Da Silva was once again among Orlando's offensive leaders on Sunday, and he threw in some defensive stats for good measure. The lone negative was the turnover count, as the second-year forward was responsible for six on the night. Of course, the starring role the Magic are asking da Silva to take in Las Vegas is not in line with what he'll be asked to do once the games truly count. That said, the increased responsibility may benefit his long-term development as the Magic look to contend in the East. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva tallies team-high 19 points
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 3:53 PM
Tristan da Silva accumulated 19 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero missing extended periods last season due to injury, da Silva took on a larger role than many anticipated before the 2024-25 season. He was solid as a rookie, eventually doing enough to merit being streamed while the Magic awaited the return of their star forwards. Da Silva got his summer off to a good start on Thursday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and providing solid value in rebounds and assists. While unlikely to be a must-draft player in standard leagues, da Silva should again be a fixture in the Magic rotation after averaging 22.0 minutes per game as a rookie. |
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Paolo Banchero Shams: Banchero agrees to five-year max extension
Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 12:40 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach up to $287 million.
Analysis: The 2022 No.1 overall pick now has a contract in place that proves he was worth the early selection. It also includes a player option in the fifth year. Banchero is coming off averaging 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers per game as the Magic lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. In a weaker Eastern Conference next season, Banchero will have a chance to lead Orlando deep into the postseason. From a fantasy perspective, Banchero's woeful shooting percentages and defensive contributions weighed him down last year and he's likely to come off the board in the 25-50 range in drafts. Desmond Bane joining the Magic may cut Banchero's usage in a bit in 2025-26, which may help him shoot a better percentage. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner inks one-year, $5M deal with Orlando
Fri, Jul 4, 2025, 3:57 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Magic signed PF/C Moritz Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal.
Analysis: Wagner tore his ACL in December, and he'll miss time to start the 2025-26 season. Before suffering the injury, he averaged career highs in points (12.9), rebounds (4.9) and three-point percentage (36) in just 18.8 minutes per game. Once he returns, he'll likely take on a similar role as a microwave scorer and spacer off the bench. |
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Tyus Jones Shams: Magic sign Tyus Jones to one-year contract
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 2:25 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Magic signed G Tyus Jones to a one-year, $7 million deal.
Analysis: The Magic needed to improve their depth at point guard, and signing Jones accomplishes that objective. His one season in Phoenix was a disappointment, with the veteran guard being moved out of the starting lineup for good in mid-March. Appearing in 81 games, Jones averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes. In Orlando, he'll likely serve as Jalen Suggs' backup, but there may be opportunities for streaming value due to Jalen's injury history. |
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Gary Harris Magic decline options for Gary Harris, Cory Joseph
Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 4:04 PM
Michael Scotto
Magic declined team options on G/F Gary Harris and G Cory Joseph.
Analysis: As part of the trade, Orlando declined its team options on Harris (worth $7.5 million) and Joseph ($3.47 million) for salary cap purposes. The Magic upgraded their perimeter rotation with the Bane trade, which was completed on Sunday. However, the team will have some work to do this summer regarding their depth behind starters Bane and Jalen Suggs. Both players will be unrestricted free agents on June 30. Neither player logged consistent rotation minutes for the Magic last season, and their exits (if they do not re-sign with Orlando) would not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Desmond Bane Shams: Magic acquire Desmond Bane from Memphis
Sun, Jun 15, 2025, 5:24 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and a pick swap.
Analysis: The Magic have long needed an upgrade at the shooting guard position, and they've taken a significant swing at addressing the issue with Sunday's reported trade. In 69 games this season, he averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 89.4 percent from the foul line. Bane has been one of the best shooting guards in the NBA over the last three seasons, due to the ability to both knock down perimeter shots and defend his position. Given the state of the Eastern Conference, Orlando's decision to make this move is understandable, as it significantly improves the starting lineup. |
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Moritz Wagner Wagner (knee) hopes to be ready for next season
Sun, May 11, 2025, 6:26 AM
Orlando Sentinel
Moritz Wagner (knee) said recently that he hopes to be fully healthy in time for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Analysis: Wagner tore the ACL in his left knee just before Christmas, robbing the Magic of a player who was among the most productive reserves in the NBA at that time. Boasting an 18-12 record at the time of his injury, the Magic finished the regular season 41-41 and were eliminated by two-seed Boston in the first round of the playoffs. While Wagner did not provide specifics regarding his recovery process, he aims to be cleared in time for the start of next season. âThat's part of the rehab ??" you go day-by-day, you figure it out, but, of course, that's what I'm working toward,â Wagner told the Orlando Sentinel when asked about his availability for the beginning of the 2025-26 season. âI'm pretty positive-minded toward that.â Wagner has a team option for next season and has expressed a desire to return to Orlando. Fantasy-wise, he's been most impactful as a streamer when the Magic were without starting center Wendell Carter Jr. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. posts 12/10/1/2 line in Game 5
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 5:49 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. recorded 12 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 34 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Analysis: Carter reached double digits in rebounds in four of the five games, recording two double-doubles. While he certainly wasn't elite, the Magic center had a decent finish to his fourth full season with the franchise. Appearing in 68 regular-season games, Carter's scoring output decreased, but he was more productive in rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots. Unfortunately, the starting role has not made WCJ a significant fantasy asset, as he finished the season ranked outside the top-175 in category leagues and outside the top-150 in points leagues. With three guaranteed seasons remaining on his contract, Carter will likely go into training camp locked into the starting center role. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hits two triples in loss
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 5:43 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tallied eight points (3-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in 30 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope had a brutal series, scoring no more than eight points in any of the five games. The veteran wing shot 6-of-23 from beyond the arc, which isn't good enough for a team that lacked consistent scorers beyond Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Signed last summer with the hope that he could be a veteran voice who could also provide 3-and-D value, Caldwell-Pope underwhelmed in his first season with the Magic. He finished the regular season ranked outside the top-150 in eight- and nine-cat formats in category leagues, but KCP was close to a top-100 option in points leagues. At best, he'll be worthy of late-round consideration in 12-team leagues next fall. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores team-high 25 points in loss
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 5:39 PM
Franz Wagner shot 10-of-22 from the field and 5-of-5 from the foul line in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday, amassing 25 points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes.
Analysis: Wagner finished his fourth NBA season with a solid performance in Orlando's season finale. He scored at least 23 points and made at least 10 field goals in all five games. While teammate Paolo Banchero's value in points leagues took a significant hit since he only appeared in 46 games, Wagner retained some of his value by appearing in 60. Regarding category leagues, Franz was a top-40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. He exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (46), and stands to be a safe third- or fourth-round pick next fall. Wagner's new contract kicks in next season, and he'll earn nearly $38.7 million in 2025-26. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 19 points in series finale
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 5:32 PM
Paolo Banchero played 30 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday, tallying 19 points (6-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Having scored at least 29 points in each of the first four games of this series, Banchero appeared to be a safe bet to have another good night with Orlando's season on the line. Unfortunately, that is not how things played out. With 9:46 remaining in the third quarter and the game tied at 53, Banchero was called for his fifth foul. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley removed his star forward from the game, and Boston took over with a 35-9 run. To say this was a disappointing end to a highly productive season for Banchero would be an understatement. He did not reach his Yahoo! ADP (35) in category or points leagues, but the Magic forward's issues in fantasy basketball had more to do with him only playing 46 games than any statistical deficiencies. Banchero will be worth grabbing within the first 50 picks in drafts next fall, especially in points leagues. |
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Cory Joseph Cory Joseph puts up 12 points vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, 4:26 PM
Cory Joseph had a strong outing, finishing with 12 points (5-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Orlando's Game 4 loss to Boston on Sunday.
Analysis: Joseph provided value to Orlando's starting lineup, logging 27 minutes and tallying his highest points and assists totals of the series. On the heels of the veteran guard's most productive game of the postseason, it's reasonable to expect Joseph will play a similar role for his team on Tuesday. The Magic will look to stay alive as they face the Celtics in Boston for Game 5. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 24 points vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, 4:18 PM
Franz Wagner put together a strong performance in Game 4, finishing with 24 points (10-of-22 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers against Boston.
Analysis: Wagner reached at least 20 points for the fourth time in as many games in Orlando's opening-round series against Boston. He recorded multiple three-point makes for a second-straight game and led the Magic in assists along the way. The Magic could use another productive outing from Wagner in Tuesday's Game 5 as they look to collect a second win and extend the series. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 31 points vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, 4:12 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied 31 points (12-of-32 FGs, 5-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Despite struggling with his shooting efficiency, Banchero put forth another high-scoring performance, topping 30 points for the third time in four postseason games against Boston. The former No. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft remained active on the glass and continued to make a living at the charity stripe in the process. Orlando will hope for another well-rounded effort from Banchero in Wednesday's Game 5 in Boston as the Magic look to avoid elimination. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. has double-double in Game 3 win
Fri, Apr 25, 2025, 4:06 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 points (4-of-8 FGs), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Carter Jr.'s 10 points may not seem like much, but he was the only Magic player in double figures outside of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The 26-year-old center also added 12 rebounds to earn himself a double-double. He'll continue to be a crucial piece of the Magic's supporting cast as they look to even the series in Game 4 Sunday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 32/7/8 line in Game 3 victory
Fri, Apr 25, 2025, 4:04 PM
Franz Wagner had 32 points (11-of-27 FGs), seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Wagner was hardly efficient with 32 points on 27 shots in Game 3, but with neither team reaching 100 points his point total was plenty. Wagner was one of only three Magic players in double figures in Game 3. He'll have to continue scoring at a high level if the Magic are going to have a chance to even the series against the Celtics Sunday. |
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