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| HT/WT: 6-7, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pontiac, MI |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Oakland |
| Experience: 4 |
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| Regular Season | 18.2 | 6.4 | 40.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
Top Jamal Cain News
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Available Friday
Cain (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Cain went through Friday's morning shootaround and is ready to go for game action. Now that Jalen Suggs (knee) is back in the lineup for the Magic, Cain's playing time could take a slight hit going forward.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Goes through shootoarund
Cain (shoulder) participated in the Magic's morning shootaround and remains questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
With Cain still carrying a questionable tag after shootaround and his availability still unsettled heading into Friday, his participation in morning practice is a step in the right direction. Cain is averaging 7.0 points on 19.5 minutes per game this season.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Questionable for Friday
Cain (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Cain was unable to go Wednesday against the Jazz due to a shoulder injury, but it appears as though he'll have a chance to return in time for Friday's clash. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Ruled out for Wednesday
Cain (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game in Utah.
With Cain inactive, Alex Morales will draw the start, and there will be more minutes available for Jase Richardson. For now, Cain should be considered questionable for Friday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Iffy for Wednesday
Cain is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a left shoulder contusion.
With Tristan da Silva (calf) joining Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) on the sidelines, Cain started Tuesday against the Kings, posting five points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes. Da Silva joins Cain as questionable for the second night of a back-to-back set, so Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter could be candidates for increased roles if both questionable players are ruled out.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Starting Tuesday
Cain will start Tuesday's game against the Kings.
With Tristan da Silva (calf) joining Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) on the sidelines, Cain will enter the starting lineup for the second time this season. He posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes during his first start on Nov. 2.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Plays 25 minutes off bench
Cain registered five points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds in 25 minutes during Thursday's 117-104 loss to the Suns.
Cain struggled to find his shooting touch after scoring 10 points against Washington on Monday, missing five of his six attempts from beyond the arc. The 27-year-old has logged at least 24 minutes in consecutive games, benefiting from Orlando's depleted rotation with Paolo Banchero (ankle) sidelined. However, his inconsistent scoring and limited contributions outside of rebounding make him a difficult fantasy option despite the increased playing time.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Moving to bench
Cain will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Phoenix.
Cain drew a spot start Monday against Washington and took advantage by tacking on 10 points, three rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. However, he'll return to a bench role due to Anthony Black returning from an ankle injury.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Joining starting five
Cain is starting Monday's game against the Wizards.
Cain will step in for Anthony Black, who's sidelined Monday for rest purposes. Cain is averaging 8.0 points and 1.8 rebounds over his last four appearances.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Notches nine points
Cain amassed nine points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and two steals across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Raptors.
Cain made the most of his opportunities at the charity stripe, converting all five attempts while contributing a pair of steals. However, the reserve forward struggled from the field and offered little production elsewhere. His limited playing time makes him a difficult fantasy option outside of deeper leagues.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Scoreless off bench
Cain logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.
Cain received a modest opportunity off Orlando's bench but failed to make an impact, going scoreless without recording a rebound, assist, steal or block. He'll likely need to earn a larger role before becoming relevant outside the deepest fantasy formats.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Supplies 15 points in win
Cain posted 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Cain made a strong first impression with a great total off the bench. After spending most of last season on a two-way deal before converting to a standard contract in March, he's using the preseason to earn a spot in the regular rotation.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Team option exercised
The Magic exercised their 2026-27 team option for Cain on Monday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
This was a formality after Cain carved out a key role down the stretch of 2025-26, averaging 17.6 minutes during Orlando's playoff run. Look for him to compete for a rotation spot entering 2026-27 with momentum on his side.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Finishes season in starting lineup
Cain notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 24 minutes during Sunday's 116-94 loss to Detroit in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
With both Franz Wagner (calf) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) sidelined, Cain was thrust into a significant role during the final stretch of Orlando's playoff run. Over 40 regular-season contests (one start), the fourth-year forward averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Quiet despite spot start
Cain supplied five points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-109 loss to the Pistons in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cain was inserted into the starting lineup after Franz Wagner was ruled out due to a calf injury. However, despite the promotion, Cain was unable to elevate his production, continuing what has been a quiet series thus far. Through five games, he has averaged just 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Starting sans Wagner
Cain will start Wednesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.
With Franz Wagner (calf) sidelined, Cain will draw his third career start. In his lone start during the 2025-26 regular season -- a loss to Cleveland on March 24 -- the 27-year-old forward posted 17 points, six rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Fares well off bench
Cain supplied eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and nine rebounds in 24 minutes during Monday's 94-88 win over Detroit in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cain had a strong showing off the bench and was all over the highlight reels for his monster slam over Jalen Duren. If Franz Wagner (calf) is forced to miss time, Cain looks like someone the Magic will lean on along with possibly Tristan da Silva.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Goes for season-high 20 points
Cain totaled 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Friday's 127-103 victory over the Bulls.
Cain scored a season-high 20 points, albeit against an opponent that seemingly gave up before the game even started. Although Cain has been able to carve out a spot in the rotation, this performance should be viewed as more of an outlier, given that he had scored in single digits in the previous four games.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Cleared to play Wednesday
Cain (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Cain exited Monday's win over the Pistons in the second quarter and did not return due to a left calf contusion. However, the 27-year-old forward will be back in action Wednesday. Over four appearances in April, he has averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per tilt.
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