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Jalen Suggs  • SG  •  Magic

Jalen Suggs Out On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) will sit out Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Suggs returned from a 10-game absence over the weekend but unfortunately has to take some time out again after suffering a quadriceps contusion. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony receive a boost with Suggs out of commission. Both played well during Suggs' recent absence, although Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are back in the lineup now, resulting in reduced offensive touches for Black and Anthony.
1 hour ago   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Cleared To Play Monday Against Heat

On Monday, the Orlando Magic announced that center Goga Bitadze (concussion) is available to suit up against the Miami Heat. Bitadze had missed seven consecutive contests due to a concussion. He was at the team's shootaround on Monday and has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol. The 35-year-old has been a starter in 33 of the 36 games he's played in this season. However, it is unclear if he will replace Wendell Carter in tonight's starting lineup.
3 hours ago   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Might Return On Monday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is questionable to face the Heat on Monday night. He played only 12 minutes against the 76ers on January 12, exiting prematurely because of a hip injury. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has been sidelined for Orlando's previous six contests due to concussion-like symptoms. But the questionable designation at least suggests Bitadze is moving in a positive direction, so it appears he has a chance of returning at some point during the Magic's six-game road trip. While he is sidelined, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 25 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will likely continue to fill the spot in the rotation.
Yesterday   
Jalen Suggs  • SG  •  Magic

Jalen Suggs Back On The Injury Report

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for Saturday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He finished that one with eight points, three assists, and one steal in 16 minutes of action. Unfortunately, Suggs may miss Monday's contest in South Beach because of a left quad contusion. But truth be told, even if he's available, he may see less work than usual. As a result, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony may continue to get more minutes from off the bench. However, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, combining for 44 shots in the matchup with Detroit, will likely pick up most of the slack if Suggs remains limited or is ruled out.
Yesterday   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Still Out On Saturday Night

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The 25-year-old exited the January 12 meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers because of a hip injury. However, he also developed concussion-like symptoms, keeping him off the floor for Orlando's previous five games. Bitadze was questionable, so it appears he could be close to returning. But for now, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.6 points and 7.9 rebounds in 24 starts this season, will fill Bitadze's spot in the rotation.
2 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Will Play Against The Pistons

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (illness) will play on Saturday against the Pistons. The 24-year-old had been starting in place of Jalen Suggs (back). However, Anthony missed the last two games because of an illness, opening the door for Anthony Black to get a crack at the starting lineup. But with Suggs back in the equation and starting, Anthony will head back to the bench. Although Suggs should be limited in his first appearance after missing the last 10 games, Anthony's fantasy potential is much lower.
2 days ago   
Jalen Suggs  • SG  •  Magic

Jalen Suggs Back On Saturday Night

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) will play on Saturday versus Detroit. The Magic recently welcomed back Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. But now the team will get back Suggs, who has averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals this season, all career-highs. While he'll likely get eased back into the swing of things, at least for a few games, fantasy managers can get him back in their starting lineups. The potential for fewer minutes for Suggs should also keep Cole Anthony (illness), who is available, relevant for at least a few more contests.
2 days ago   
Jalen Suggs  • SG  •  Magic

Jalen Suggs Upgraded To Questionable On Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Suggs has missed the last 10 games as he has been sidelined for multiple weeks due to a back issue. The fact Suggs is being listed as questionable for Saturday gives some hope that he could return to the court. If that happens, Suggs would likely be under a minutes limit which would give him less appeal in DFS contests. Both Anthony Black and Cole Anthony (illness) have been playing bigger minutes with Suggs sidelined. Anthony is questionable as well for Saturday, so Black is looking like a popular fantasy option if both guards are unable to play.
3 days ago   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed each of the last five games due to a concussion. The fact that Bitadze is tagged as questionable gives some hope that he'll be able to return to the court here. If not, Wendell Carter Jr. figures to continue seeing big minutes in the rotation. Carter has played 30 minutes or more in four of the last five games. During that span, Carter has finished with a double-double in three of those contests. He's worth rostering with the Magic banged up at the center spot right now.
3 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Could Miss Another Game

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Anthony has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering illness. The fact he's still listed as questionable means Anthony is in legitimate danger of missing a third straight game. Anthony Black has been playing big minutes for the Magic recently. In fact, Black has played 30 minutes or more in four of the last six games. Black is worth a look as a streaming option with the Magic banged up at the guard spot right now.
3 days ago   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Sidelined Again On Thursday Night

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Thursday against Portland. The 25-year-old will now miss a fifth-straight contest. It's unknown how long he'll be on the shelf. But until Bitadze is back in the equation, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23 starts this season, will presumably continue to fill the hole in the lineup versus a Blazers squad that has had issues stopping opposing centers.
4 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Out Again On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (illness) won't play on Thursday against Portland. Anthony hasn't felt well, recently keeping him off the floor for Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Black got the start in that one, finishing with 17 points, seven boards, and two steals. Black will likely start once again, giving him added value for fantasy managers. However, he could have a tough time being as productive with Franz Wagner (oblique) returning versus the Trail Blazers.
4 days ago   
Franz Wagner  • SF  •  Magic

Franz Wagner Will Start And Be Limited To 24 Minutes

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) is available to return on Thursday when his Magic host the Trail Blazers. He'll be limited to 24 minutes in his return, according to coach Jamahl Mosley. He will start alongside Paolo Banchero for the first time since October 30, but both will continue to play limited minutes while they work their way back to full strength. Before missing the last 20 games for the Magic, Wagner averaged 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, and 1.7 steals in 33.2 minutes per game. His return will be a huge boost for the Magic, as they start to get back to full strength.
4 days ago   
Jonathan Isaac  • PF  •  Magic

Jonathan Isaac Is Expected To Play Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) had to leave Tuesday's game with an illness and was slapped with a questionable tag for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. Coach Jamahl Mosley said that Isaac will be "able to go tonight" when talking to reporters after shootaround, although Isaac is still officially listed as questionable. Isaac is averaging 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 16.4 minutes per game coming off the Magic bench, and he appears ready to resume his regular role now that the illness is behind him, according to Mosley.
4 days ago   
Goga Bitadze  • C  •  Magic

Goga Bitadze Tagged As Doubtful Thursday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion) is doubtful for Thursday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man from Georgia will likely remain out for a fifth consecutive game after landing in concussion protocol. Wendell Carter Jr. has been his replacement in the starting unit. The 25-year-old has averaged a double-double over the last four games, posting 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds, along with 3.0 assists. Portland allows the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing centers, meaning Carter Jr. is in a good position to continue his strong run Thursday night.
4 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Questionable For Thursday's Action

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (illness) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. An illness may keep Anthony sidelined for a second consecutive game. Anthony has enjoyed a significant role on the team recently, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. However, his influence is about to be reduced as Franz Wagner (oblique) is on the cusp of returning. If Anthony can't suit up on Thursday, Anthony Black will be in line for another start. The second-year player had a rough shooting night on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors but still produced a decent fantasy line with 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
4 days ago   
Franz Wagner  • SF  •  Magic

Franz Wagner Upgraded To Questionable

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against Portland. This indicates that Wagner is getting close to returning to action. He has been out since Dec. 6 with a right oblique tear. Before suffering the injury, Wagner was on fire at the start of the year. He has averaged 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists for the campaign. Fantasy managers likely won't get the same production out of Wagner in his first games back, but it shouldn't take him long to shake off any rust. Wagner's return is bad news for Tristan Da Silva, who will be bumped to the bench.
5 days ago   
Jonathan Isaac  • PF  •  Magic

Jonathan Isaac Won't Return On Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) has been ruled out for the rest of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Isaac was questionable coming into this game due to an illness, but he ultimately decided to suit up. He only managed to play about five minutes before exiting the contest due to this illness. The Magic have ruled him out for the rest of the night, which is a bummer for anyone who started him in fantasy leagues. Trevelin Queen and Wendell Carter Jr. figure to see an increased roles for the rest of the game and possibly longer if Isaac misses more time.
6 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Will Not Play On Tuesday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Toronto. He has failed to shake off an illness ahead of the game. The Magic will start the game with Anthony Black at the point guard position, while Cory Joseph and Trevelin Queen could get extra burn off the bench. Black has played well as of late, averaging 11.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals for the month.
6 days ago   
Cole Anthony  • PG  •  Magic

Cole Anthony Listed As Questionable Versus Knicks

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Anthony were late additions to the injury report. In Anthony's last outing, he collected nine points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 29 minutes on Sunday against Denver. The Magic's backcourt is already depleted, with Jalen Suggs (back) ruled out. Anthony Black will likely see an expanded role if Anthony is unavailable to suit up.
6 days ago   
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