Magic's Franz Wagner: Season-high 29 points Sunday
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Wagner finished with 29 points (8-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Rockets.
Wagner established a season high in scoring Sunday, and it was his 11th time in 14 games to begin the year with at least 20 points. The star forward is taking on additional usage in the absence of Paolo Banchero (groin) and should continue to do so until the latter is ready to rejoin the mix. Wagner is delivering early-round fantasy numbers thus far, averaging 23.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Strong results in defeat
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Da Silva recorded 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 40 minutes during Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to Houston.
Da Silva continued to fill in admirably for Paolo Banchero (groin), supplying a full stat line after scoring a season-high 22 points in Friday's win over the Nets. Until Banchero is ready to return to the lineup, da Silva makes sense as an appealing streaming option in the interim. On the year, da Silva has averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.1 minutes per contest covering 14 outings.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Swats season-high four shots
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Carter contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Rockets.
The four swats are a season high for Carter, who also filled the box score Sunday. The veteran big man has been a solid if unspectacular fantasy option in 2025-26, and he should be rostered in the majority of leagues. Carter has averaged 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 blocks in 29.9 minutes per contest through 14 games this season, and he's shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.
Black will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Jalen Suggs (groin) is out for Sunday's game, but he's day-to-day moving forward. Black has been a bright spot for the Magic this season, posting averages of10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per contest this season.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play Sunday
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Suggs (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
The 24-year-old point guard was a late addition to the injury report due to right groin soreness, and he will join Paolo Banchero (groin) on the bench. With Suggs sidelined, Anthony Black, Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson are candidates for increased playing time. Suggs' next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Warriors.
Banchero (groin) will not play Sunday against the Rockets.
Banchero will be sidelined for a second straight game Sunday. His timetable is murky at best right now, but he's going to be evaluated daily. In the meantime, it looks like Tristan da Silva is going to see a spike in value after putting up 22 points and nine rebounds Friday against the Nets.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Logs 19 points in win
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Bane accumulated 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Friday's 105-98 victory over the Nets.
Bane found success from beyond the arc Friday, drilling three triples for a second straight game. Despite a strong performance against Brooklyn, he entered the day hitting at an unimpressive 30.2 percent from downtown through 12 appearances this season, which is down substantially from the 39.2 percent he hit at through 69 games a year ago with Memphis. The good news is that Bane will continue to be asked to put up shots for the Magic as the season rolls on, giving him plenty of opportunities to get back on track.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Tacks on 14 points in win
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Suggs provided 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 105-98 victory over Brooklyn.
Suggs turned in a decent all-around showing, scoring in double figures for a fifth straight matchup while tying his best mark of the season in assists. While the Magic are likely to lean on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane to produce while Paolo Banchero (groin) is out, Suggs has also shown he's more than capable at point guard.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Powers Magic to victory
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Wagner logged 25 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Friday's 105-98 win over the Nets.
Wagner momentarily left Friday's matchup due to a right leg injury, but he managed to return and didn't look any worse for wear. He led Orlando with 25 points on the night, marking the fourth time he's reached the 20-point threshold in his last five appearances. Wagner continues to put up strong all-around production, averaging 23.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals over this five-game stretch.
Magic's Tristan da Silva: Nets 22 points with nine boards
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Da Silva notched 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and three turnovers across 32 minutes during Friday's 105-98 win over the Nets.
Da Silva got the starting nod with Paolo Banchero (groin) unavailable and made the most of the opportunity, taking advantage of a favorable matchup with the defensively-challenged Nets. It's unclear if Banchero will be able to make it back for Sunday's game in Houston, but groin injuries can be tricky, so plucking up da Silva from the waiver wire wouldn't be the worst idea.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Returns to game Friday
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Wagner (leg) returned to Friday's game against the Nets, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Wagner is back in the game after a brief exit due to a right leg injury. The star forward should handle his regular workload the rest of the way.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Exits briefly
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Wagner exited Friday's game with an apparent right leg but returned quickly to the bench, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Wagner left the contest with an apparent right leg injury but returned after a couple of minutes in the locker room. His return to the bench suggests he should return to the game at some point.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Starting Friday
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Da Silva is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Nets.
Da Silva will earn his first start of the season with Paolo Banchero (groin) unavailable, putting him on the radar as a potential streamer target in deep leagues. Across 38 starts last season, da Silva produced averages of 9.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 triples per contest.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sees extended run with Banchero out
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Isaac registered three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 124-107 win over the Knicks.
Isaac tied his season high in minutes, as Paolo Banchero exited the game early due to a groin strain, though Isaac didn't make too much of an impact. The forward could see an increase in playing time, as Banchero is expected to miss some time, but Isaac typically operates under a minutes restriction, which limits his upside even in a shorthanded frontcourt.
The Magic announced Thursday that Banchero has been diagnosed with a left groin strain that will force him to miss at least one game, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Banchero will continue to be evaluated, and his return will depend on how he responds to treatment. For now, fantasy managers can consider Banchero questionable at best for Sunday's game against the Rockets. In the meantime, Franz Wagner could see more usage, and the Magic could lean more on Tristan da Silva and Jonathan Isaac.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Set to undergo MRI
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Banchero confirmed after Wednesday's game that he will undergo an MRI on his left groin, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
"I just slowed up, and I felt it right away," Banchero said. "And then, I did a couple more trips up and down, and then, it was still there. So I asked to come out because I didn't want to risk further injury." The Magic are officially calling his injury a strain for now, but the MRI will reveal the severity of the issue. If Banchero does end up missing time, Tristan da Silva would likely be the next man up for Orlando based on how he's stepped up thus far. Jonathan Isaac would likely be in the mix for more run as well.
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