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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. drops 16 points, 12 rebounds
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 3:47 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. accounted for 16 points (7-of-10 FGs), 12 rebounds, two blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Carter recorded his second double-double of the season on Saturday, finishing one rebound shy of his season-high. Over his last two games, the Magic center has scored 34 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Carter's limited offensive production gives him a low ceiling. And with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane at the top of the pecking order, that's unlikely to change anytime soon. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs records five steals vs. Washington
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 3:29 PM
Jalen Suggs tallied six points (3-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, five assists and five steals in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Back in the Magic lineup after sitting out Thursday's win over the Hornets, Suggs had a rough night from beyond the arc. He missed all seven three-point attempts, sinking his overall field-goal percentage. However, Suggs did rack up five steals, which was an excellent development for category-league managers and DFS players, as he salvaged something from Saturday's effort. While Orlando plays three games during Week 3, it ends with a Sunday/Monday back-to-back, potentially limiting Suggs to two games. Due to Suggs' availability, Anthony Black returned to the bench on Saturday, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot in 25 minutes. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner tallies 25 points, six assists
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 3:24 PM
Franz Wagner amassed 25 points (8-of-19 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: While teammate Paolo Banchero boasted a higher ADP entering the season, Wagner has remained the superior option in category leagues. He finished Saturday's rout a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line and is ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. Wagner's scoring and assist averages are slightly lower than his 2024-25 numbers, but that isn't a huge deal. He'll look to build on Saturday's showing when the Magic open a three-game Week 3 in Atlanta on Tuesday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 28/11/4/0/2 line vs. WAS
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 3:20 PM
Paolo Banchero finished Saturday's win over the Wizards with 28 points (9-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Banchero and the Magic grabbed control of Saturday's game during the second quarter, outscoring the Wizards by a 43-21 margin. The percentages may be the most significant âwinâ for those with the forward on their rosters, as he entered Saturday shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 71.0 percent from the foul line. Banchero's still ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, and improving the percentages would go a long way toward changing that. Orlando plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) good to go Saturday vs. Wizards
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 9:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: Suggs sat out Thursday on the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action after that one-game absence. Anthony Black went off for 20 points in Thursday's spot start, but he'll likely cede his spot with the first unit back to Suggs on Saturday. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva chips in with 19 points vs. CHA
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 4:04 PM
Tristan da Silva finished Thursday's win over the Hornets with 19 points (5-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Da Silva has reached double figures in four of Orlando's first six games, with Thursday's output being his best. The second-year wing is in a challenging spot to provide consistent fantasy value, as he backs up Franz Wagner, but he can be helpful in certain matchups. Da Silva played well against the Hornets, and Saturday's game against the Wizards could be another spot where he offers sneaky deep-league value. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. tallies 18 points, eight boards
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:40 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. amassed 18 points (6-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: While Carter has grabbed at least eight rebounds in five of his six games played, the offensive production has been limited. Having scored between eight and 10 points in Orlando's first five games, WCJ had his best night of the season against the Hornets. He established season-highs in points and three-pointers while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. However, while this was a solid effort, Carter's production before Thursday suggests that this won't become the norm. Especially with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane ahead of him in the pecking order. Carter remains a deep-league option only. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 20 points in spot start
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:33 PM
Anthony Black accounted for 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), one rebound, two assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: The Magic were without starting point guard Jalen Suggs on Thursday, as the game was the team's second in as many nights. While Tyus Jones (five points, one steal and one three-pointer in 14 minutes) started the first game that Suggs missed, Black was tabbed to fill the void on Thursday, taking on the task of defending LaMelo Ball. While solid defensively, the third-year guard had his best offensive night of the season, scoring 20 points and shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero handled most of the playmaking for the starters, but this did not negatively impact Black's production. Suggs should be back for Saturday's game against the Wizards, but the Magic had to be encouraged by what they saw from Black. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (heel) scores team-high 21 points
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:26 PM
Franz Wagner (heel) finished Thursday's win over the Hornets with 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Wagner, who entered Thursday's game with a left heel contusion, played 34 minutes without any issues. While he hasn't reached his Yahoo! ADP of 36 just yet, the Magic forward is providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats. Wagner and the Magic play once more during Week 2, as they visit the Wizards on Saturday. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero posts 20/9/9/2 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:26 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Banchero and the Magic ended their four-game losing streak on Thursday, with the star forward finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. The lone negative for him was the foul shooting, with Paolo making just two of his six attempts on the night. Free-throw percentage and turnovers have lowered Banchero's value in nine-cat formats, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned with the season being just over one week old. |
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Anthony Black ORL starting Black, Bane, Franz, Banchero, Carter
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:36 PM
Orlando Magic
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: The Magic are without Jalen Suggs for Thursday's game, as it's the team's second in as many nights. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Black, who's worth streaming in deep leagues. Tyus Jones is also worth a look, especially for managers needing assists with a low turnover tally. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (heel) available Thursday vs. CHA
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:13 PM
Orlando Magic Daily
Franz Wagner (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Listed as questionable on the initial injury report, Wagner is good to go for Orlando's second game in as many days. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, while Tristan da Silva misses out on a potential boost to his fantasy value. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner (heel) questionable Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 10:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Wagner, who logged 31 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, is dealing with a left heel contusion. He's yet to miss a game this season, and his absence would significantly impact the Magic rotation. Tristan da Silva may be the player most likely to move into the starting lineup if Wagner can't play, with rookie Noah Penda also in the running for increased playing time. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) out Thursday vs. Charlotte
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 10:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Thursday's game is the second in as many nights for the Magic, who lost to the Pistons on Wednesday. Suggs still has not reached the point where he'll play both games of back-to-backs, and fantasy managers should continue to account for this moving forward. The fantasy values of Tyus Jones and Anthony Black will increase with Suggs unavailable, with the former being a slightly safer streaming option. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 24/11/7 line in loss to Pistons
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:18 PM
Paolo Banchero had 24 points (7-of-16 FGs,10-of-17 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Banchero was just three assists shy of a triple-double against the Pistons on Wednesday. The 22-year-old power forward missed seven free throw attempts and all three of his three-point attempts. The Magic trailed by just one at halftime with the Pistons pulling away in the second half. He's had at least 24 points in three consecutive games. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero's 32 points not enough in loss to 76ers
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 4:04 PM
Paolo Banchero finished with a season-high 32 points (10-of-18 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Banchero did his best to help Orlando mount a second-half comeback effort, but they were unable to come all the way back, slashing the deficit to two points with just over six minutes left before the 76ers pulled away for good. The 22-year-old burgeoning superstar scored 17 of his 32 points in the first half on 5-of-7 shooting to go along with six free throws. He wound up getting to the line six times in this one and was perfect from the stripe. He's scored at least 24 points in three of Orlando's first four contests to kick off the season. |
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Desmond Bane Bane gets hot in second half, scores 24 in loss
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 4:03 PM
Desmond Bane notched 24 points (10-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and two three pointers in Monday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Bane got off to a sluggish start but caught fire in the second half to finish with 24 points before fouling out with just over two minutes left in the game. The 27-year-old has struggled from three-point range in an extremely small sample size at the outset of his Orlando debut, but has still scored at least 14 points in all four contests. It feels like only a matter of time before he start to capitalize on the wide open looks Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's playmaking should generate. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (knee) removed from injury report
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 8:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Suggs did not play in Saturday's loss to the Bulls, which was Orlando's second game in as many nights. He'll be available on Monday, so Tyus Jones will come off the bench. Jones and Anthony Black lose most of their fantasy appeal when Suggs is available, so feel free to drop them in favor of a player more likely to log heavy minutes. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner held to 17 points in loss to Chicago
Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 3:56 PM
Franz Wagner finished with 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals against the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: After scoring 24 and 27 points while shooting over 50 percent in each of Orlando's first two games, Wagner was quieter in their loss to Chicago. He missed his only three-point attempt after shooting 2-of-5 in each of his first two games of the season. This wasn't a terrible game, but it wasn't as productive as the first two were. He'll look to bounce back in Philadelphia on Monday to kick off a four-game week. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero scores inefficient 24 points in loss
Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 3:52 PM
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points (7-of-21 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in a 110-98 loss to the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: It was another rough shooting night for Banchero, but he was able to score more than he did against the Hawks on Friday night. Through three games, Banchero is shooting just 34 percent from the floor and has a grand total of three assists. The shooting percentage has never been high, and he should correct it as the season progresses. However, the lack of playmaking early on is frustrating. The Magic have four games next week, starting in Philadelphia on Monday. |
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