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Jevon Carter Shams: Jevon Carter signed by Magic
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:46 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Jevon Carter has signed a deal with the Orlando Magic for the rest of the season.
Analysis: Carter was waived by the Bulls on Saturday to clear space for Dario Å ari?, but he'll have a new home for the rest of the season. Carter will provide backcourt depth, but he's not worth rostering in fantasy hoops. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records first career triple-double
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 3:46 PM
Jason Beede
Jalen Suggs tallied 15 points (6-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, four blocks and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: In an homage to former teammate Tyus Jones, Suggs recorded his first triple-double on Thursday. Add in the seven âstocks,â and this was an excellent night for fantasy managers who have the guard rostered. While he isn't a prolific scorer, Suggs' ability to fill a stat line is why he remains so valuable in category leagues. Orlando finishes its Week 16 schedule with a game against the Jazz on Saturday. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores team-high 23 points Thursday
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 3:46 PM
Desmond Bane amassed 23 points (7-of-14 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Not only did Bane lead the way offensively for Orlando, but he and Jalen Suggs combined for seven steals. Bane has scored at least 23 points in four of his last five games, and his fantasy value has improved. He'll look to finish the week on a high note when the Magic host the Jazz on Saturday afternoon. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero drops 22 points, five rebounds
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 3:45 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Thursday's win over the Nets with 22 points (8-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
Analysis: After shooting 17-of-41 from the field in his three previous games, Banchero was more efficient on offense in Thursday's win over the Nets. Add in the assists and blocks, and this was a solid night as far as his category league value is concerned. Banchero and the Magic end their Week 16 schedule on Saturday against the Jazz, which also appears to be an advantageous matchup for the forward. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) âvery close' to returning
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 11:08 AM
Jason Beede
Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Thursday that Franz Wagner (ankle) is âvery closeâ to returning.
Analysis: Wagner has appeared in only two games since suffering a high left ankle sprain during a December 7 game against the Knicks. Getting him back will give Orlando a much-needed boost on the playmaking front. With Wagner already out for Thursday's game against the Nets, the next opportunity for him to play would be on Saturday against the Jazz. While Anthony Black may be the player who heads to the bench, he's worth holding onto in 12-team leagues. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) still out Thursday vs. Nets
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 10:20 AM
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Wagner is set to miss his eighth game in a row with left high ankle sprain injury management. While there's no clear timetable for his return, his next chance to play will come Saturday against the Jazz. Anthony Black will remain in the starting lineup until Wagner is ready to play. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs has 20 points, six assists in loss
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 5:52 PM
Jalen Suggs had 20 points, (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Suggs was the lone bright spot for the Magic as they lost by 36 points to the Thunder on Tuesday. The 24-year-old point guard was efficient with 20 points on 11 field goal attempts and shot 4-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Suggs has provided seventh-round per game value this season. The Magic will look to bounce back Thursday against the Nets. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) remains out vs. OKC
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Sunday.
Analysis: This will be a sixth straight absence for Wagner, and there isn't much of a timeline for when he'll return to the lineup, other than to assess things game-by-game. Anthony Black will continue to start in his place. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 19/10/4 line in loss to Spurs
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 6:40 PM
Paolo Banchero had 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Banchero had at least 20 points in 12 of his last 15 games entering play Sunday before settling for 19 points in the loss to the Spurs. The 23-year-old has provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games upcoming in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Thunder on Monday. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 25 points in loss to Spurs
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 6:23 PM
Desmond Bane had 25 points (10-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Bane has now had at least 20 points in five of his last six games. The 27-year-old shooting guard has provided 14th-overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games upcoming in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the defending champion Thunder on Monday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 8:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Wagner will remain out for Sunday's game, the sixth that he's missed due to left ankle injury management. Anthony Black will remain in the starting lineup until something changes regarding the Magic forward. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 20/9/6 line in win over Raptors
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:32 PM
Paolo Banchero had 20 points (5-of-11 FTs, 9-of-11 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Banchero had scored a combined 68 points in his last two games entering play Friday, but took a backseat to Desmond Bane when it came to scoring against the Raptors. The 23-year-old power forward still had a full stat line and came just one rebound and four assists away from a triple-double. Banchero has provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. He'll have another chance for a big game this week Sunday against the Spurs. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black has 25/4/6 line in win over Raptors
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:26 PM
Anthony Black had 25 points (5-of-11 FGs, 14-of-14 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Black has posted at least 25 points in two consecutive games. The 22-year-old point guard went about the scoring in completely different ways. In Wednesday's win over the Heat, Black didn't make a free throw and only even attempted one shot from the charity stripe. Friday against the Raptors, he made all 14 of his free throw attempts. While Black is averaging just 15.8 points per game this year and the boost in scoring is likely a blip, he still offers enough fantasy value to be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 32 points, seven threes in win
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:20 PM
Desmond Bane had 32 points (11-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, two assists and seven three-pointers in the Magic's 130-120 victory over the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: The Magic trailed by 13 points after three quarters, but Bane got white hot in the fourth quarter and carried Orlando to victory. The 27-year-old shooting guard had 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting and four three-pointers in the fourth quarter alone. The Magic improved to 6-0 this season when Bane has at least 30 points. The was exactly what the team envisioned when they traded for Bane in the offseason. He's provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic will close out the week Sunday against the Spurs. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) out Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 10:33 AM
Jason Beede
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the fifth that Wagner has missed due to injury management for a high left ankle sprain. How long he'll remain out is unknown. However, what is known is that Anthony Black will remain in the starting lineup, and the third-year guard should be rostered in 12-team leagues by now. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane logs 23 points, five dimes vs. Miami
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:06 PM
Desmond Bane notched 23 points (10-of-16 FGs), one rebound, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in the win over the Heat on Monday.
Analysis: Bane's contributions on the offensive end played a big factor in Orlando ending its four-game losing streak on Wednesday. He made shots efficiently from behind the three-point line as well as inside it, while his contributions as a passer led him to finish as one of the Magic's leaders in assists on the evening. Bane didn't get to the free-throw line in this game and also failed to make much of an impact on the glass. However, his passing and production as a scorer were enough to land him a nice final line. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 26, adds four steals vs. Heat
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:59 PM
Anthony Black tallied 26 points (11-of-19 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Black was exceptional on Wednesday evening against the Heat. Offensively, he shot the ball with great accuracy, leading him to finish as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. He added a handful of assists, as well, but also tallied six stocks on the defensive end to give him fantastic fantasy production in the win. Black's performance against Miami may be the one that gets him back on track following a few underwhelming performances. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 31/12 double-double vs. MIA
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:52 PM
Paolo Banchero amassed 31 points (11-of-23 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in the win over the Heat.
Analysis: Banchero was, once again, dominant on Wednesday. He logged a second straight 30-point double-double, mostly operating inside the arc to tally his points. The fourth-year forward led all scorers in the game and has slowly picked up his production in January following a rough December. If Banchero can continue playing at this level, he'll have a chance to get the Magic back on track over the second half of the season. Fantasy managers should be excited about his recent progress. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) remains out Wednesday
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 10:28 AM
Franz Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Wagner is set to miss his fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old small forward is listed as out for high left ankle sprain injury management reasons. Anthony Black will continue to start and should be rostered in standard formats until Wagner returns. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black has 14 points in loss to Cleveland
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:20 PM
Anthony Black finished Monday's loss to the Cavaliers with 14 points (6-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Black had a fairly balanced performance in Monday's rematch with the Cavaliers. In 37 minutes, he was impactful on the defensive end and totaled four stocks, while inefficient shooting from beyond the arc limited his scoring production. Still, the third-year guard out of Arkansas finished as one of three Orlando players to score in double figures, and he was one of the team's best passers in the loss. Fantasy managers, however, should be craving more from Black, based on some of the heights he reached earlier this season. |
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