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Cory Joseph • PG • Magic

Cory Joseph Available For Play-In Game

Orlando Magic point guard Cory Joseph (knee) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran guard missed Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks due to a knee issue, but he is not on the injury report for Tuesday's play-in game. Joseph finished the regular season as Orlando's starting point guard and figures to continue in the role during the postseason. Across 16 starts in 2024-25, Joseph has averaged 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 22.5 minutes.

3 days ago

Franz Wagner • SF • Magic

Franz Wagner Expected To Return Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (knee) is set to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The German star has been dealing with a knee issue lately and missed Orlando's final two regular-season games. However, the team has not listed Wagner on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup. Wagner has scored 20-plus points in each of his last 12 appearances, and the Hawks are well aware of the threat he poses for teams. In three regular-season meetings with Atlanta this season, Wagner averaged 28.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.3 steals.

3 days ago

Paolo Banchero • PF • Magic

Paolo Banchero On Track To Return Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando's rising star missed the final two regular-season games while dealing with an ankle injury. However, he appears to be fully healed now, as the team has not included Banchero's name on the injury report. Banchero caused the Hawks all sorts of trouble during the regular season, averaging 33.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the matchup. He recorded a double-double in two of his three appearances against them.

3 days ago

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope • SG • Magic

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Available On Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will play on Sunday against the Hawks. KCP didn't suit up on Friday night versus the Indiana Pacers. However, he'll be out there for the regular-season finale. It's tough to say how much action Caldwell-Pope will get, considering the Magic are locked into the Play-In. Still, his availability should lower the ceiling of Gary Harris, who had 10 points as a starter on Friday.

4 days ago

Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Available On Sunday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Hawks. He didn't play on Friday in the win over the Indiana Pacers, opening the door for Goga Bitadze to enter the starting lineup and finish with 11 points, seven boards, and two blocks. It's unknown if Carter will see his usual workload in the regular-season finale. But his presence makes Bitadze a risky DFS option for managers.

4 days ago

Paolo Banchero • PF • Magic

Paolo Banchero Won't Play Against Atlanta

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's clash with the Hawks. He'll miss his second-straight game on Sunday. However, the Magic are heading to the Play-In tournament, so there's no reason Banchero needs to be out there. Franz Wagner (knee) also won't get on the floor. But Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) and Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) are good to go, although it's unknown how much work they'll receive. As such, Caleb Houstan and Tristan da Silva, combining for 24 points on Friday night, should continue to have value for DFS managers.

4 days ago

Paolo Banchero • PF • Magic

Paolo Banchero Could Miss Sunday's Finale

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) is questionable heading into Sunday's game in Atlanta. He didn't suit up for Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Without him, Caleb Houstan entered the starting lineup, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. If Banchero, Franz Wagner (knee), Wendell Carter Jr. (hip), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) all remain on the shelf, Houston is worth considering for all DFS contests. The same would apply to Anthony Black, Tristan da Silva, Trevelin Queen, and Jett Howard, with the group combining for 77 points on Friday night.

5 days ago

Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Sidelined Versus The Pacers

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) won't play on Friday against the Pacers. He logged 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics. However, the Magic are locked into the Play-In tournament, so Orlando also won't have Franz Wagner (knee), Paolo Banchero (ankle), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) in the lineup on Friday evening. But as far as Carter is directly concerned, Goga Bitadze will likely fill the void in the middle, with the 25-year-old averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 41 starts this season.

6 days ago

Franz Wagner • SF • Magic

Franz Wagner Won't Play Against Indiana

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (knee) won't play against the Pacers on Friday. Orlando is already locked into the Play-In tournament. As such, Paolo Banchero (ankle), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee), and Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) will join Wagner on the shelf. With that in mind, Cole Anthony is still available, so it's logical to assume he could be the most productive on the offensive end. However, guys like Caleb Houstan, Anthony Black, and Goga Bitadze could easily surpass the 5x value mark for DFS participants.

6 days ago

Paolo Banchero • PF • Magic

Paolo Banchero Ruled Out Against Indiana

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) won't play on Friday against Indiana. The Magic are bound for the Play-In tournament, so the team will give Banchero, Franz Wagner (knee), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee), and Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) the night off. As a result, DFS managers could see increased production from Cole Anthony, Goga Bitadze, Caleb Houstan, and Anthony Black.

6 days ago

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's action against the San Antonio Spurs. He missed a seventh consecutive contest on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for Anthony after he was upgraded to questionable ahead of the week. Anthony's return will bump Cory Joseph back to the bench. The veteran guard has not been very productive with additional opportunities over the last couple of weeks but played well on Monday, notching 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Anthony Black's fantasy value will also decline with Anthony's return.

Apr 1

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Out Again On Monday Night

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Clippers, marking his seventh-consecutive absence because of a sprained toe. Cory Joseph has been filling in at the one. However, Joseph hasn't done much with his afforded opportunity, with the veteran averaging 7.4 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 10 starts this season. On the other hand, Anthony Black has benefited from Anthony's absence, amassing double-digit scoring in five of his last seven appearances.

Mar 31

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Doubtful To Play On Saturday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It looks like he will be out for a sixth consecutive game due to a left big toe sprain. Cory Joseph will likely continue to start in his place, although Anthony Black has offered more production from a fantasy perspective. Over the last five games, Black has posted 14.2 points per game with 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 blocks.

Mar 28

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Remains Out Against Dallas

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, having been downgraded from doubtful to out. The 24-year-old playmaker is struggling to recover from a sprained left big toe. Anthony Black and Cory Joseph will maintain their additional fantasy value against Dallas. This matchup is favorable for Orlando's point guards, as Dallas allows the ninth-most fantasy points to that position. Recently, Black has been the superior fantasy option, averaging 16.7 points and 5.3 rebounds over the past three games.

Mar 27

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Considered Doubtful For Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. It appears likely that Anthony will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a toe strain. As a result, Cory Joseph should retain his position in the starting unit; however, fantasy managers should not overlook Anthony Black, who has been making a significant impact off the bench. Since Anthony was knocked out of the lineup, Black has averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.

Mar 27

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Sidelined On Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. He's battling a sprained toe, so he'll miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday night. Cory Joseph, who finished with five points, five assists and four rebounds across 17 minutes against the Lakers on Monday, will presumably remain in the starting lineup instead of Anthony. However, Joseph's minutes may be reduced as Anthony Black posted 17 points, six assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal in his last outing.

Mar 25

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Remains Out On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Lakers. He's battling a sprained toe, so he'll miss his third-straight game on Monday night. Cory Joseph, who had 11 points in the win over the Wizards on Friday, will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Anthony Black, who had 13 points, six assists, and one block in that one, should also see more work than usual. But Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero will likely handle most of the opportunities on the offensive end.

Mar 24

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony On The Injury Report Again For Monday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Lakers. The toe sprain is nothing new, although it most recently kept Anthony off the floor during Orlando's last two games. Cory Joseph got the start once again in Friday's win over the Washington Wizards, finishing the night with 11 points. Anthony Black also stayed more involved than usual, with the 21-year-old amassing 13 points, six assists, and one block. However, he had five turnovers. With that said, it should remain Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero handling most of the work on the offensive end, with both combining for 51 points versus Washington. The duo also collectively averaged a 35.5 usage percentage.

Mar 24

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Sidelined For Friday's Matchup With Wizards

According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) won't suit up against the Washington Wizards on Friday. He has been battling a sprained toe that will keep him off the floor for a second straight game. Cory Joseph will likely start again in Anthony's place this evening. Joseph collected 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 victory over New Orleans. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner still out, Joseph isn't a reliable option going into tonight's contest.

Mar 21

Cole Anthony • PG • Magic

Cole Anthony Questionable For Friday Night

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Wizards. He has been battling a sprained toe, most recently keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. Cory Joseph got the start in that one, finishing with 13 points. If Anthony remains sidelined on Friday night, Joseph will likely continue to handle things at the one spot. But as long as Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are on the floor, Joseph isn't the safest option for fantasy managers.

Mar 20

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