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Anthony Black Black scores career-high 38 points vs. Nuggets
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 3:55 PM
Anthony Black set a career-high with 38 points (14-for-24 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 30 minutes on Saturday, propelling the Magic to a 127-126 win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Black continues to shoulder more of the scoring workload for the Magic with Franz Wagner (ankle) still on the shelf, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six games. He poured in 16 first-half points, hitting 3-of-5 from downtown, while the rest of the Magic went an absurd 0-for-13 from three-point range. He converted a clutch layup with 1:06 left in regulation to put Orlando in front during a back-and-forth slugfest that came down the wire. He also played phenomenal defense against Jamal Murray on the game's final possession forcing him into a tough fadeaway that clanged off the iron. The Magic are back in action when they kick off a four-game week on Monday against the Raptors. |
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Desmond Bane Bane tallies 24 points in win over Nuggets
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 3:49 PM
Desmond Bane recorded 24 points (7-of-13 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), one rebound and six assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Bane capped off a stellar 15-point fourth quarter performance by knocking down a pair of clutch free throws with seven seconds left in regulation to put Orlando ahead for good in a back-and-forth slugfest. The 27-year-old guard has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint in his Magic debut but he's eclipsed 20 points in four of his last five games. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) out Saturday vs. Denver
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:09 AM
Orlando Magic
Goga Bitadze (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Bitadze will miss a third straight game with a left knee strain. His absence doesn't change anything for starting center Wendell Carter Jr., but it does mean that Jonathan Isaac will slot in as the backup. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) ruled out Saturday vs. Denver
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:06 AM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs (hip) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be the fifth that Suggs has missed since injuring his hip during a December 13 loss to the Knicks. Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has benefited the most regarding fantasy value. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) questionable Saturday vs. DEN
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 6:08 AM
Goga Bitadze (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Bitadze has missed the last two games with a left knee strain. If he's out again Saturday, Jonathan Isaac will serve as the backup to Wendell Carter Jr. Isaac isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, though. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) doubtful Saturday vs. Nuggets
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 6:06 AM
Jalen Suggs (hip) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Suggs is trending towards missing his fifth consecutive game with a hip injury given his doubtful designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Nuggets. We expect Tyus Jones to continue to start in his place while Anthony Black also sees a bump in usage. |
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Anthony Black Black posts game-high 24 points in loss to Hornets
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:55 PM
Anthony Black went off for a game-high 24 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block over 36 minutes in Friday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Black was one of the few bright spots for Orlando in this one as they continued to struggle offensively without Franz Wagner (ankle) in the lineup. He drained 6-of-12 shots, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, scoring a team-high 15 points in the first half. He cooled off a bit in the second half but was the lone Magic starter to cross the 20-point threshold. He's put together a nice stretch over the past week, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks over five games during that span. The Magic wrap up a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Nuggets before kicking off a four-game week that includes two games against the Pacers along with the Raptors and Bulls. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero scores just 13 points in loss to Hornets
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:52 PM
Paolo Banchero was held to 13 points (4-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's blowout loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Yikes. Banchero's ice-cold stretch continued in this one as he was held to 13 points or fewer for the second straight contest. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has been stuck in a rut offensively for the better part of the last two weeks, averaging just 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks over that six-game stretch, delivering abysmal 13th-round fantasy value during that span. Orlando's persistent offensive struggles aren't going to vanish overnight but they'll get Franz Wagner (ankle) back at some point soon which should help elevate the rest of their secondary scorers. However, they need Banchero to elevate his game if they're going to be a true contender in the Eastern Conference. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 10:04 AM
Orlando Magic
Goga Bitadze (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Bitadze will miss a second straight game as he deals with a strained left knee. Jonathan Isaac should once again slot in as Wendell Carter Jr.'s backup, a role in which he's unlikely to reach 20 minutes. Isaac can be left on the waiver wire. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (shoulder) available vs. Hornets
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 10:02 AM
Cody Taylor
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) is available to play against the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: After initially being listed as probable, da Silva has been cleared to return from a four-game absence. Rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson took on extra minutes with da Silva sidelined, but both will lose the little streaming value they held with da Silva back. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) ruled out vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 9:59 AM
Cody Taylor
Jalen Suggs (hip) has been ruled out against the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Suggs was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise. Tyus Jones should continue to start in his place, where he has provided decent value. Anthony Black, who has been starting in place of Franz Wagner, should also continue to see a bump in production. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (shoulder) probable Friday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Da Silva is on track to return after missing Orlando's last four games. His absence resulted in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. While he didn't do enough to affect redraft leagues, Penda will continue to have value in dynasty formats. Jase Richardson's playing time will also decrease with da Silva available. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) questionable Friday vs. CHA
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 9:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Bitadze did not play in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers after injuring his knee the night prior. Jonathan Isaac essentially filled the resulting void, playing 17 minutes off the bench. He'll have a similar role if Bitadze remains out, but that isn't enough to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) doubtful Friday vs. Charlotte
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 9:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (hip) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Having missed Orlando's last three games, Suggs appears likely to miss a fourth, based on the doubtful tag. Tyus Jones has replaced him in the starting lineup, but Suggs' absence has done more for Anthony Black's fantasy value than Jones'. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black tallies 22/7/6/2 line vs. Blazers
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 7:19 PM
Anthony Black lit up the Trail Blazers on Tuesday with 22 points (8-of-21 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Black continues to start for Orlando with Franz Wagner (ankle) sidelined, and with Jalen Suggs (hip) also out, he has seen a jump in production. His field goal percentage hasn't been great, but over the last four games, Black has averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 triples per game. As long as Wagner is out, Black will be worth streaming. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane tallies 23/4/5/3/3 line vs. Portland
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 7:15 PM
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 23 points (6-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, three steals, three blocks and four three-pointers in a 110-106 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bane came up big in the second half of this game, with 17 of his 23 points coming after the halftime break. It was a well-rounded outing for him with a season-best six âstocksâ to go with a strong offensive performance. Bane's past the slow start, and he has helped keep Orlando afloat with Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) sidelined. He'll look to keep it up against the Hornets on Friday. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (hip) available vs. Portland
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:51 PM
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac (hip) is available to play against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Isaac will play through the hip injury once again, and he'll occupy his typical small role off the bench. He simply doesn't play enough minutes to be worth rostering in fantasy basketball. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva (shoulder) remains out vs. POR
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:27 PM
Orlando Magic
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Analysis: da Silva's continued absence means Jase Richardson will continue to see a bump in minutes off the bench. Richardson has been a decent source of reserve offense over Orlando's last four games, but he hasn't done enough to make him worth streaming. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze (knee) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:26 PM
Orlando Magic
Goga Bitadze (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Bitadze will miss Tuesday's game with a strained left knee. While the Magic have not offered a timeline, he may miss multiple games. Jonthan Isaac is still questionable; he will likely absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Bitadze. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (hip) to remain out Tuesday vs. POR
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Suggs will miss a third straight game as he recovers from a hip contusion. While Tyus Jones has moved into the starting lineup, his playing time has remained somewhat limited. Fantasy managers should target Anthony Black first. |
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