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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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Jalen Suggs Jaylen Suggs (knee) still not doing on-court work
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 12:45 PM
Orlando Magic Daily
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Tuesday that Jalen Suggs (knee) still has not resumed on-court activities.
Analysis: While Suggs was initially listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game, he was ultimately ruled out during the afternoon. And with the point guard yet to be cleared to resume on-court activities, this does not appear to be a day-to-day injury. Anthony Black will continue to start at point guard in Suggs' absence, with Tristan da Silva starting for the injured Franz Wagner. While da Silva is not a must-add, Black is. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) out Tuesday vs. Washington
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 7:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: Suggs was listed as doubtful on Monday, so his absence isn't a shock. Tyus Jones and Anthony Black will see increased run, though Black is the preferred add for fantasy managers. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) doubtful Tuesday vs. Wizards
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 8:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: Suggs was diagnosed with an MCL contusion, and he doesn't have a timeline to return. While he's out, expect Anthony Black to be the biggest fantasy beneficiary, with Tyus Jones earning some increased run, too. |
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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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