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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner finishes blowout win with 20 points
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:39 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 20 points (5-of-13 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in Thursday's win over the Clippers.
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane dishes out five assists vs. Clippers
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:37 PM
Desmond Bane amassed 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Bane didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, going 2-for-9 from inside the arc. However, fantasy managers who have the Magic guard rostered received solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, Bane has been ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, so progress is being made after a slow start to his first season in Orlando. The Magic finish Week 5 with games against the Knicks and Celtics on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva posts 17/8/1 line vs. Clippers
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:37 PM
Tristan da Silva accounted for 17 points (7-of-17 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Da Silva has hit double figures in all four games he's started in place of the injured Paolo Banchero (groin). During this stretch, the second-year forward is ranked just outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Da Silva didn't record any defensive stats on Thursday, but he should be rostered in a higher percentage of Yahoo! leagues. Orlando has games on Saturday and Sunday to end Week 5, and da Silva is rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs scores team-high 23 points vs. LAC
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:36 PM
Jalen Suggs finished Thursday's win over the Clippers with 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Suggs led six Magic players in double figures with 23 points, recording season-highs in points and three-pointers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The most significant concern for Suggs' managers is his availability, as back-to-backs remain off the table. Orlando has another one this weekend, hosting the Knicks on Saturday before visiting Boston the following night. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero (groin) has no timeline for his return
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 8:41 AM
Jason Beede
Palo Banchero (groin) did non-contact, weight room work at Thursday morning shootaround, but there is no timeline for his return to play.
Analysis: When asked specifically about when Banchero might return, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said, âThey don't put timelines on it. As he recovers from each session, we'll go from there.â It sounds like Banchero is day-to-day, but it's worth noting that there is no immediate plan for him to return this weekend. |
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Paolo Banchero Banchero (groin) remains out vs. Clippers
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 8:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) has been ruled out against the Clippers on Thursday.
Analysis: This will be a fourth game in a row that Banchero will remain sidelined, which should mean another start for Tristan da Silva, who has played well in that role. He should continue to be rostered until Banchero returns, and it's unclear how much longer he'll remain out. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. records 17/12 double-double
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:16 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 17 points (5-of-7 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Warriors.
Analysis: For the third time this season, WCJ was able to record a double-double. He was the leading rebounder in this game, and the Magic outrebounded the Warriors, which contributed to the win. Carter's minutes are up this year, which has led to him averaging more rebounds than he did in each of the last two seasons. He'll continue to play a large role for Orlando as the starting center, which should lead to more double-doubles moving forward. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black contributes 21 points off bench
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:08 PM
Anthony Black provided a boost off the bench with 21 points (8-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and two steals against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Jalen Suggs (groin) was back after a one-game absence, which pushed Anthony Black back to the bench. However, that didn't stop Black from having a strong night. After scoring 18 points in Sunday's loss, Black set a new season-high for scoring in this game. His scoring has been inconsistent, but he has had a handful of strong offensive performances this year. Black's fantasy upside will remain limited as long as he is in a reserve role behind Suggs and Desmond Bane. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane produces 23/6/5/5 line vs. Warriors
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:03 PM
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 23 points (7-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, five steals and two three-pointers in a 121-113 win over the Warriors on Tuesday.
Analysis: It was a slow start to the year for Bane, but he has been on fire recently. He's scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven games and his at least two triples in four straight games. Paolo Banchero (groin) is still sidelined, which has forced Bane into a larger opportunity. That has certainly helped him turn his season around. He also set a new season-high for steals, though that isn't going to be a category he contributes in consistently. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (groin) available Tuesday vs. GSW
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 12:07 PM
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Suggs sat out Sunday's overtime loss to the Rockets with a sore right groin, resulting in Anthony Black moving into the starting lineup. Black will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. However, with Orlando having another back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday, Black should have another opportunity to start this week. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (groin) questionable Tuesday vs. GSW
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Suggs (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Sunday's loss to the Rockets was the first that Suggs missed for a reason other than knee injury management, with a sore right groin being the reason for his absence. Anthony Black moved into the starting lineup and is worth streaming when given the opportunity to take on that role. Tyus Jones only played 15 minutes off the bench; there's no need to stream him. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) to remain out Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the third Banchero has missed with a strained left groin. Tristan da Silva has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should be streamed for as long as Orlando is without Banchero. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black scores 18 points in spot start
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
Anthony Black finished Sunday's loss to the Rockets with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: The Magic were without Jalen Suggs (groin) for Sunday's game, leading to Black making his third start of the season. The third-year guard finished two points shy of his previous high and recorded a complete stat line. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, Black is only worth a look on nights when he's starting for Suggs. Orlando ends Week 5 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, so Black may have added value on those final days. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 26 points, complete line
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
Desmond Bane produced 26 points (9-of-20 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Bane's game-winning three-pointer against Portland on November 10 may have provided the spark he needed after starting the season slowly. He's scored 19 points or more in four straight, and 22 or more in three of those outings. Bane finished Sunday's overtime loss with a complete stat line, and he's attempted 38 shots in the two games Orlando has played without Paolo Banchero (groin). The âbuy lowâ period for Bane has likely come to an end. The Magic play four games during Week 5, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner drops 29 points in overtime loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:13 PM
Franz Wagner accounted for 29 points (8-of-21 FGs, 10-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Wagner has totaled 54 points in the two games the Magic have played since losing Paolo Banchero to a strained groin, shooting 15-of-38 from the field. While shooting efficiency has taken a hit, the raw numbers help compensate. Sunday's game was the last of Orlando's road trip, so more should be learned about Banchero's injury and how long he'll be out pretty soon. Until he returns, Wagner will be the unquestioned first option for Orlando on the offensive end of the floor. |
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Anthony Black ORL starts Black, Bane, Franz, da Silva, Carter
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: As opposed to other instances in which he's sat for knee injury management reasons, Jalen Suggs is out on Sunday with a sore right groin. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Black, who's worth streaming in this role. Also, da Silva will make a second straight start in place of the injured Paolo Banchero. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs (groin) out Sunday vs. Rockets
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:16 AM
Magic PR
Jalen Suggs (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Suggs is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets with what the Magic are calling a sore right groin. Anthony Black is in line for the start and is worth streaming. It's unclear how long Suggs might be out for, but Black could be worth holding onto as the Magic have four games next week. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero (groin) out Sunday vs. Houston
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 8:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the last Orlando will play on its current road trip, so more should be learned about the severity of Banchero's injury and how much more time he'll miss early next week. As for who steps in to fill the void, that will once again be Tristan da Silva. The second-year forward was productive in Friday's win over the Nets and should be rostered until Banchero returns. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva scores 22 points in start
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:08 PM
Tristan da Silva started on Friday and contributed 22 points (8-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and five three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: With Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, da Silva slid into the starting unit and took full advantage of the opportunity. He played 32 minutes and had his best offensive performance of the season, which included a clutch triple with less than two minutes left to get Orlando within a point. It's unclear how long Banchero will be sidelined, but if he remains out, da Silva should be worth streaming. He's currently available in 96 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs pours in 14/7/6 line vs. Brooklyn
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:03 PM
Jalen Suggs finished with 14 points (5-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, one block, two three-pointers and five turnovers against the Nets on Friday.
Analysis: Turnovers aside, Suggs had a productive night against Brooklyn, but what is most encouraging is the minutes. He logged 28 minutes and has played at least 25 minutes in each of his last three games. Considering he had been limited to roughly 20 minutes prior to that, he's clearly getting closer to being at full strength. That doesn't mean he's going to play back-to-backs, but this is a positive development for Suggs. |
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