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Anthony Black Anthony Black exits during OT due to cramping
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 6:13 PM
Jason Beede
Anthony Black finished Saturday's overtime loss to the Warriors with 18 points (7-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, four steals, three blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Black didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but his final stat line included seven defensive contributions and six assists. Unfortunately, the Magic guard was not on the floor for the second half of overtime, as cramping sidelined Black with 2:47 remaining in the period. Orlando doesn't play again until Tuesday against the Kings; hopefully, that's enough time for Black to rehydrate and play without any issues. |
Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 30 in OT loss to Warriors
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:55 PM
Franz Wagner delivered a team-high 30 points (11-of-22 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 30 minutes in an overtime loss to the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner continues to serve as Orlando's main option with Paolo Banchero (ankle) likely out until at least late November. He knocked down just 3-of-7 from three-point range, but dished out double-digit assists for the fourth time in his last five contests. He's averaging 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals through nine games. The Magic have a three-game week on tap that features matchups against the Kings, Jazz and Bucks. |
Wendell Carter Jr. Wendell Carter Jr. posts double-double vs. Warriors
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:53 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 40 minutes during an overtime loss to the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: Carter had little trouble handling an undersized Golden State squad to notch his second straight double-double. He was a perfect 3-for-3 from three-point range, but missed five times from the free-throw line in this one, which wound up mattering in a close contest. The 27-year-old former first-round pick has delivered fifth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 14.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks through nine games. The Magic have a three-game week on tap that features matchups against the Kings, Jazz and Bucks. |
Desmond Bane Desmond Bane (illness) out Saturday vs. Warriors
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:19 AM
Desmond Bane (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Bane wasn't on the initial injury report, but has been ruled out Saturday with an illness. With Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero also out, Franz Wagner should have all the usage he can handle against the Warriors Saturday. |
Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva chips in 18 points off bench
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:36 PM
Tristan da Silva provided a boost off the bench with 18 points (6-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers against the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: All season long, da Silva has been a solid source of offense off the bench for Orlando, and he was able to provide that once again in this game. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to provide much outside of points and three-pointers, outside of a singular double-digit rebounding game last week. Aside from that night, da Silva hasn't had more than four rebounds in a game. He'll continue to score, but noting else will come consistently. |
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Wendell Carter Jr. Wendell Carter Jr. turns in 27/13 double-double
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:32 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 27 points (10-of-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: Carter has had a few 20-point games this season and a few 10-rebound games, but he hadn't done both at the same time until this game. He also set new season highs for both categories in what ended up being his best performance of the season. WCJ has been excellent to start the year, though he has had a four poor games mixed in. In all likelihood, WCJ will continue to provide inconsistent value, with a combination of big games and duds mixed in. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner dishes out career-high 15 assists
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:29 PM
Franz Wagner recorded a double-double on Thursday with 15 points (7-of-13 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, 15 assists, four steals and six turnovers in a 117-104 loss to the Suns.
Analysis: With both Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) out, Wagner has stepped up as the team's primary playmaker. That has led to some incredible assist numbers this season. He matched his previous career high for dimes last week before setting it last weekend. He set a new career high for assists once again in this game. Wagner has taken on a lot of responsibility on both ends of the floor, but he hasn't excelled as a scorer. Still, he has been productive in other categories while trying to keep Orlando afloat until they get healthier. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 24/3/6 line in loss to Wizards
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 4:19 PM
Franz Wagner had 24 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Wizards on Monday.
Analysis: Wagner recorded at least nine assists in three of his last four games entering play Monday. He still had six assists against the Wizards, which is nothing to sneeze at. Wagner will continue to see just about all the usage he can handle with Paolo Banchero sidelined. |
Jamal Cain ORL starting Bane, Jase, Cain, Wagner, WCJ
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 1:06 PM
Magic PR
Desmond Bane, Jase Richardson, Jamal Cain, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Wizards on Monday.
Analysis: With Anthony Black (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Cain will start for the first time this season. Cain has been a rotation piece this season, and while the increased role should help his production, he isn't worth streaming in on a 15-game day. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner dishes out career-high 12 assists
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:12 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 14 points (5-of-20 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, 12 assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: While Wagner set a career high with 12 assists, he struggled to make shots. Shooting 54.2 percent from inside the arc entering Sunday, the Magic forward shot 4-of-16 from inside the arc against the Celtics. Wagner is shooting 39.6 percent for the season, but three-point shooting has been the issue (18.5 percent entering Sunday). He'll look to turn things around on Monday against the Wizards. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva posts 23/10/2 line vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:11 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Sunday's loss to the Celtics with 23 points (9-of-14 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Injuries to Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) have not resulted in da Silva moving into the starting lineup. However, that doesn't prevent him from providing reliable fantasy value. Against the Celtics, da Silva recorded his first double-double of the season and second of his NBA career. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo leagues, da Silva is a worthwhile pickup, even with the Magic playing three games next week. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 23 points vs. Boston
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:11 PM
Anthony Black recorded 23 points (6-of-12 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Black has reached double figures in three of his four games this season, and Sunday's point total is a new season-high. The overall stat line was very good, with the Magic guard shooting high percentages from the field and the foul line and offering solid value in rebounds and steals. Black will continue to start until Paolo Banchero (ankle) returns, making him worth adding if he's still on your league's waiver wire. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane hits five triples, scores 19 points
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 12:10 PM
Desmond Bane accumulated 19 points (7-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: For the second straight game, Bane made at least five three-pointers, shooting 5-of-9 against the Celtics. The Magic guard shot over 50 percent from the field on Sunday, a sign he's warming up after a slow start. Bane is shooting 36.9 percent from the field through six games, far below his career mark of 47.3 percent. Orlando begins a three-game Week 3 on Monday against the Wizards. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner with 26 and 11 assists in win
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 4:51 PM
Franz Wagner with 26 points (8-of-18 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, eleven assists, a steal, two steals, and four turnovers on Friday.
Analysis: The assists were a massive boost to his performance and should be a boost to your fantasy team, especially at this part of the week. With Paolo out, he has the opportunity to show what he can do, and see if there's some untapped upside that he didn't get to show with Paolo there. A lot of his upside will be dependent on the 3-point shot and he hasn't shot it well up to this point in the season. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane with a bounce back 28 and 6 assists
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 4:47 PM
Desmond Bane had 28 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, a block and six 3-pointers in 121-114 win against the Raptors.
Analysis: After struggling against the Raptors on Wednesday, he played much better and hit 50% of his 3-pointers in this game. He hit all of his free throws and it was good to see him get back to where he was last season. Hopefully you didn't panic if you had him. He won't score 28 points every game but he will be much better than where he was. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black had 17/6/10 in win over the Raptors
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 4:43 PM
Anthony Black had a big 17 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, 10 assists, a block and three 3-pointers in win over the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: While Black has been listed at the small forward when they list the starting lineups, he's effectively the point guard on offense and a wing on defense. He's proven that he can be a starting point guard in the NBA and in dynasty leagues, his value is very secure. In redraft leagues, if he's on your waiver wire, he should be worth grabbing until Jalen Suggs comes back. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane goes shoots 21% in loss to Raptors
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4:28 PM
Desmond Bane put up 13 points (3-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, a steal, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 99-129 loss to Raptors.
Analysis: It was a bad night for Bane as he couldn't get shots to fall against the Raptors. Bane in the past two seasons has shot 48.4% from the field, but he hasn't shot very well this season. There is a good track record to indicate that there will be a bounce back from Bane and to not panic too much about his efficiency. He at least got you five rebounds and four assists to give you some value. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan Da Silva scores 20 points in 30 minutes
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4:25 PM
Tristan Da Silva with 20 points (8-of-10 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, an assist, and four 3-pointers in 30 minutes off the bench against Raptors.
Analysis: Anthony Black didn't have it tonight, so Da Silva got some more extended run and did not disappoint. He's not someone that is inherently a scorer, but he was hitting shots tonight when not many other people on the Magic were scoring against the Raptors. He's a points and 3-point streamer if you're looking for it in but he won't shoot as efficiently as he did most nights. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner puts up 15/4/5 in loss to the Raptors
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4:23 PM
Franz Wagner had 15 points (4-of-11 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, and seven turnovers in blowout loss to Raptors.
Analysis: Franz was one of the only players that could get shots up in this game. The Magic struggled with efficiency as they dealt with the Raptors aggressive defense, but you can see it affected Franz with the 7 turnovers. The Magic will play the Raptors again on Friday and will get a second chance at redemption where he will look to have a better performance. |
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Anthony Black ORL starts Richardson, Bane, Black, Wagner, Carter
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 PM
Orlando Magic
Jase Richardson, Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Already without Paolo Banchero, the Magic lost Jalen Suggs (knee) during Sunday's win over the Knicks. His absence pushes Black into the starting lineup. Also, Richardson remains in the starting lineup, but those who added Tristan da Silva recently shouldn't worry, as he'll play plenty. |
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