Suggs (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
As expected, Suggs will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left hip contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Raptors. With the 24-year-old point guard out, Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson should continue to see increased burn.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Out vs. Denver
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Bitadze (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Bitadze will miss a third straight game while dealing with a strained left knee, meaning Jonathan Isaac will continue to see more minutes in the frontcourt. Bitadze's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Monday.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Muted production in return
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Da Silva (shoulder) finished with eight points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes Friday in the Magic's 120-105 loss to the Hornets.
Da Silva had missed Orlando's previous four games due to a right shoulder contusion, but he was cleared for the front end of a back-to-back set and ended up taking on a normal allotment of minutes. The second-year forward experienced no apparent setbacks in his return and will be available for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out indefinitely
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery in January to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He should be considered week-to-week until the Magic offer another update on his timeline for a return.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Iffy to face Denver
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Bitadze (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Bitadze has missed Orlando's last two games due to a strained left knee and could miss a third Saturday. If the big man remains sidelined, Jonathan Isaac will likely continue to see increased playing time. Over his last five appearances, Bitadze has averaged 4.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals across 15.8 minutes per game off the bench.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Remaining out Saturday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver.
Wagner will miss his eighth consecutive outing due to a left high-ankle sprain he sustained in a loss to New York on Dec. 7. With the star forward remaining sidelined, Noah Penda will likely continue to see increased playing time. Wagner should be considered week-to-week until the Magic offer an update on his recovery.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Suggs (hip) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Suggs is expected to miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left hip contusion he sustained in a loss to the Knicks on Dec. 13. If the 24-year-old point guard is ultimately ruled out, Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson should continue to see increased burn.
Howard notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in three minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hornets.
Howard failed to score for the second straight game, logging just three minutes despite the fact that Orlando is dealing with injuries to multiple players. Other than an ability to provide the team with some floor spacing, Howard has been unable to carve out a meaningful role. In 22 appearances, he is averaging just 5.0 points and 1.0 three-pointers in 11.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Orlando Robinson: Garbage time special
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Robinson posted one rebound and one assist in three minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hornets.
Robinson appeared for just the fourth time this season, logging three minutes during garbage time. Even with Goga Bitadze (knee) sidelined, Robinson was barely used, indicating how low he is on the depth chart. There is no reason to pay attention to him outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.
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Magic's Wendell Carter: Balanced performance again Friday
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Carter amassed 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to Charlotte.
Carter continues to put up serviceable numbers on both ends of the floor, having now scored in double figures in six of the past seven games. In 30 regular-season appearances thus far, Carter is averaging 12.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks, which is good enough for top-100 value in standard leagues. His upside is basically non-existent, but his floor warrants a roster spot in most leagues.
Black recorded 24 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 36 minutes in Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hornets.
With Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip) remaining sidelined, Black impressed yet again. The 21-year-old guard led Orlando in scoring and three-pointers made, finishing with 20-plus points for the fourth time in his last five outings. The third-year pro also tied the team-high marks in assists and steals, and he has racked up multiple swipes in back-to-back games.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Upgraded to available
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Da Silva (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
A right shoulder contusion won't prevent da Silva from suiting up Friday. He'll be returning from a four-game absence. For the month, da Silva has averaged 4.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 21.5 minutes per contest over six games (two starts).
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Won't play Friday
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Bitadze (knee) will not play Friday against the Hornets.
Bitadze was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest and will miss his second straight game. For now, he can be considered questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back set Saturday against Denver.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Out again Friday
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Suggs (hip) won't play Friday against the Hornets.
No surprise here, as Suggs was previously considered doubtful. Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson are expected to continue seeing increased burn with Suggs sidelined. Additionally, his chances of appearing Saturday against Denver don't look good either.
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Magic's Goga Bitadze: Could return Friday
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Bitadze (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Bitadze was unable to play against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday due to a left knee strain, but the seventh-year center has a chance to return Friday. Jonathan Isaac would likely see a slight downtick in minutes off the bench if Bitadze is given the green light to play.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Upgraded to probable Friday
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Da Silva (shoulder) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Da Silva has missed the Magic's last four games due to a right shoulder contusion, but it appears the second-year forward is trending toward making his return Friday. He averaged 23.2 minutes per game prior to his injury, so his return would affect the playing time of Jett Howard, Noah Penda and Jonathan Isaac.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Still not ready for game action
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Wagner continues to progress in his recovery from a procedure in December of 2024 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He has been ramping up his practice activity in the G League with the Osceola Magic, but he's not quite ready to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Not ready to return
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Wagner was diagnosed with a left high-ankle sprain in early December, which typically carries a recovery timeline of two to four weeks. He hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return Friday, so his next chance to play will be Saturday against the Nuggets, but he can be considered doubtful for that contest, barring an update from the Magic.
