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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero grabs eight rebounds vs. Atlanta
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:58 PM
Paolo Banchero produced 11 points (3-of-9 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: While the rebounds and assists were solid, Banchero's overall performance on Wednesday was disappointing. The Magic forward attempted nine shots from the field, the fewest in a game for him since December 23. As well as Banchero played in Tuesday's win over the Suns, the inability to sustain that production factored into Orlando getting blown out by the Hawks. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. scores 14 points vs. Atlanta
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:57 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. finished Wednesday's loss to the Hawks with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Carter's 14 points were the most among Magic starters, with Jamal Cain (17 points, one rebound and two three-pointers) doing his damage off the bench. Carter has reached double figures in scoring in 11 of his last 12 appearances, and he's been more consistent as a rebounder as well. As a result, the Magic center has been a top-100 player over the past three weeks. With Orlando playing two more games in Week 23, Carter would be worth a look in some 12-team leagues if he's sitting on the waiver wire. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) plays 20 minutes in return
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:57 PM
Franz Wagner recorded 12 points (5-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Available to play for the first time since February 11, Wagner logged 20 minutes as part of the Magic starting lineup. The rust was most evident in his perimeter shot, with Wagner missing all six of his three-point attempts. Tristan da Silva, a fixture in the starting lineup while Wagner was out, played 23 minutes off the bench and finished with nine points (2-of-5 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and one steal. Orlando has games on Friday and Sunday, with the second being the first of two in as many nights. We'll see if Wagner gets one or two more games during championship week in Yahoo! default leagues. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze ejected for Flagrant 2 foul
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:16 PM
Goga Bitadze was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Hawks with 7:04 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Bitadze was issued a Flagrant 2 foul for taking down Hawks center Jock Landale from behind as he was attempting to convert a layup. Landale landed awkwardly on his right leg and went back to the locker room after attempting his free throws. Bitadze finished with four points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks. |
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Franz Wagner ORL starts Suggs, Bane, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 12:37 PM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Appearing in a game for the first time since February 11, Wagner is in the Magic starting lineup. His return pushes Tristan da Silva to the bench, but Wagner will be under an unspecified minutes limit. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) upgraded to available vs. ATL
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 11:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Wagner, who last appeared in a game just before the All-Star break, is officially available for Wednesday's game. He was used in a reserve role the last time he returned after an extended absence, so Tristan da Silva could remain with the starters for another game. And even if he doesn't, the Magic are still without Anthony Black, so da Silva's minutes should not take too significant of a hit. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) upgraded to questionable
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wagner hasn't played since before the All-Star break and has only suited up four times since Dec. 8. Reports from Tuesday indicated that Wagner has progressed to 5-on-5, and it appears that he could be making his return against Atlanta. If he is back, Tristan da Silva will likely head back to the bench, though Wagner did come off the bench and played limited minutes in his two most recent appearances, so da Silva could maintain the role if they choose to do the same thing. Orlando is currently eighth in the East with seven games remaining in the regular season. Having Wagner healthy for the postseason will make them a difficult matchup for anyone. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black (core) remains out vs. Atlanta
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black (core) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Black will be sidelined for a 14th straight game, which means Tristan da Silva will continue to play a large role. However, Franz Wagner has been upgraded to questionable, so da Silva may see those extended minutes while coming off the bench. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane has 21/6/5 line in win over Suns
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Desmond Bane had 21 points (6-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Bane averaged 24.7 points and 3.1 assists in February, but 20.4 points and 4.6 assists in March. Those trends more or less bore out again Tuesday as the 27-year-old shooting guard had 21 points and five assists. Bane has provided top-75 per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games left in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Hawks on Wednesday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 19/9/8 line in win over Suns
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 3:52 PM
Paolo Banchero had 19 points (6-of-14 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in the Magic's 115-111 victory over the Suns on Tuesday.
Analysis: Banchero was +12 in the win over the Suns. The 23-year-old power forward was just a rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double in this one. Banchero had four turnovers and averaged 3.8 turnovers per game in March. He provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic still have three games remaining in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Hawks on Wednesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (ankle) âprogressing well'
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:05 AM
Jason Beede
Orlando Magic beat writer Jason Beede reports that Franz Wagner (ankle) is âprogressing wellâ and has played 5-on-5 basketball.
Analysis: Beede doesn't give a firm timeline for Wagner to return, but this latest update indicates he's nearing a return. For now, fantasy managers still holding onto him should consider him day-to-day. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black, Franz Wagner ruled out vs. Phoenix
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 10:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black (core) and Franz Wagner (ankle) are out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Black and Wagner will remain out for another game, which means Tristan da Silva will get another start. With it unknown when Black or Wagner will be healthy enough to play, da Silva is worth rostering in 12-team leagues. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero struggles in blowout defeat
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:38 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied nine points (3-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds and three assists in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Banchero wasn't the only Magic player to perform poorly in the 139-87 loss, but it's nearly impossible to win a game when your star struggles this badly. He missed all five of his three-point attempts and shot 33.3 percent from inside the arc. Banchero, who played 30 minutes, finished with more turnovers (five) than made field goals (three) in a brutal finish for Paolo and the fantasy managers rostering him. The Magic play four games in Week 23, starting with the Suns on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records 13/4/5/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:37 PM
Jalen Suggs recorded 13 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: After playing 36 minutes on Thursday in his return from an illness that sidelined him for two games, Suggs played 26 minutes on Sunday. The nature of the game was the reason, as Orlando was on the wrong end of a 139-87 defeat. The positive for the Magic was that the blowout got Suggs additional rest, given the time he has missed due to injury. They'll look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Suns. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores team-high 17 points vs. TOR
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:37 PM
Desmond Bane accounted for 17 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: In addition to allowing the Raptors to shoot 57.4 percent from the field, Orlando made just 37.8 percent of its attempts in the 139-87 defeat. Bane was the most productive of the Magic's five starters, but that rings hollow when you lose by 52 points. Bane has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, and he's certainly capable of sustaining that during the championship week of Yahoo! default leagues. Orlando plays four games in Week 23, starting with the Suns on Tuesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner, Anthony Black remain out vs. Toronto
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (core) are out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Wagner and Black are progressing in their recoveries, but neither has reached the point where they can play in games. Tristan da Silva remains a player who should be rostered in 12-team leagues, as he has served as Orlando's fifth starter with Wagner and Black sidelined. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (illness) plays 34 minutes in return
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Jalen Suggs (illness) tallied eight points (3-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Suggs' playing time was not restricted on Thursday, and he showed no ill effects from the two games he missed due to an illness. He did not offer much as a scorer against the Kings, but the most important thing for fantasy managers was that Suggs played 34 minutes. Orlando plays once more during Week 22, on Sunday against the Raptors, so fantasy managers will hope to get more production from Suggs there. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane contributes 23 points vs. Sacramento
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Desmond Bane finished Thursday's win over the Kings with 23 points (6-of-11 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), six assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring at least 20 points in five of his first eight games in March, Bane has recorded two such games over his last six. Against the Kings, he shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and 8-of-8 from the foul line. The eight free-throw attempts were the most in a game for Bane since March 11. Jalen Suggs ' return to the lineup after a two-game absence allowed Bane to focus more on scoring, and fantasy managers reaped the rewards. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 18 points vs. Sacramento
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Thursday's win over the Kings with 18 points (5-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Limited to four points in a March 19 blowout loss to the Hornets, da Silva has reached double figures in four straight games, scoring 18 or more in each of the last three. Against the Kings, the second-year wing shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and produced good percentages from the field overall and the foul line. Da Silva should be rostered in 12-team leagues through the end of the regular season, as it remains unknown when Franz Wagner or Anthony Black will return from their respective injuries. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 30 points
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:53 PM
Paolo Banchero accounted for 30 points (11-of-22 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Banchero has been on a roll recently, having scored at least 30 points in three straight and four of his last six games. Against the Kings, the Magic forward shot 50 percent from the field and also put up quality numbers in rebounds and assists. Over the past two weeks, Banchero has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, thanks to the combination of improved raw numbers and efficiency. Orlando concludes its Week 22 slate on Sunday against the Raptors. |
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