Orlando Magic Roster
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Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross could be on the move. With the franchise wanting to add more young pieces, the 31-year-old may be up for grabs, especially if it means acquiring a first-round draft pick in exchange. Ross has been an adequate producer for the club since landing in Orlando in 2016, averaging 13.3 points, 3.1 boards, and 1.7 assists. Nonetheless, if the veteran is traded, he will surely add depth to any team looking to bolster its bench. He isn't an everyday fantasy option, which shouldn't change moving forward. However, Ross can get hot on the offensive end when given the minutes.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee, hamstring) hopes he'll be ready for training camp. Isaac was selected with the No. 6 overall pick during the 2017 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals throughout only 136 appearances. He hasn't played since the 2019-20 season after dealing with numerous knee ailments and a hamstring injury sustained during rehab. Nonetheless, while Isaac has the potential to be an efficient player, he will need to remain healthy before being considered for any fantasy format. Yet, even if the 24-year-old can stay on the floor, he'll have plenty of competition for minutes moving ahead, so his upside is expected to be limited.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery on Monday. He needed surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right ankle. Sadly, the rookie guard was only able to play in 45 games due to multiple injuries. The organization believes Suggs will be fully healthy by the time training camp begins. He might not be someone worth targeting on draft day, but we'll wait and see what the Magic do this offseason.
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) and small forward Franz Wagner (wrist) will miss Sunday's season finale vs. Miami. Carter enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, having averaged a double-double (15 points, 10.5 rebounds) across his 62 games. Wagner is a candidate for First-team All-Rookie honors after averaging 15.2 points on 46.8% shooting across 79 outings. Their absence Sunday will pave the way for Terrence Ross, Chuma Okeke, and Moritz Wagner to all take on larger roles, upping the trio's DFS intrigue.
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) and shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Miami, ending their season. After a strong start to the season, Anthony averaged just 13 PPG during the second half, while Suggs was largely beset with injuries over the season's final month-plus. Without the duo in the mix Sunday, Markelle Fultz and R.J. Hampton figure to see sizable minutes totals. Anthony concludes the year having averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.4 boards, while Suggs scuffled from the field in his rookie campaign, shooting 36.1% overall and 21.4% from behind the arc. Both figure to factor prominently in Orlando's backcourt for at least the 2022-23 season.
