Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will miss a sixth game in a row Monday versus the Knicks. He continues to deal with a right ankle sprain suffered on Jan. 3 in a game against Sacramento. Wagner's injury has helped Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan break into the starting five. Both players have had a couple of good performances, but they remain risky choices for fantasy managers.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) remains sidelined for Saturday's game versus OKC. The third-year man out of Michigan has played well this season, averaging 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, the highest marks of his career. However, he suffered a sprained ankle in the January 3 meeting with the Golden State Warriors, meaning he'll be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game on Saturday night. With Markelle Fultz (knee), Wendell Carter Jr. (knee), Gary Harris (calf), and Joe Ingles (ankle) unavailable, the door is open for others to benefit. Of course, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Cole Anthony should remain the team's top-scoring contributors. Yet, Moritz Wagner, Chuma Okeke, and Caleb Houstan, averaging 14.0 points as a starter this season, are worth streaming in all fantasy formats.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (thigh) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Miami Heat. Anthony aggravated an injury to his right thigh early that had previously bothered him in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he will be available for the Magic on Friday. Markelle Fultz returned to Orlando's lineup on Jan. 7, so Anthony's minutes aren't going to be as steady for fantasy managers going forward. The 23-year-old former first-rounder's considerable rate of turnovers and lack of defensive contributions render him more valuable in points leagues, averaging 13.9 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 threes with 84.7% shooting from the foul line during his fourth campaign.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner sprained his right ankle in last Wednesday's contest, and Friday will mark his fourth straight absence. The 22-year-old three-level scorer is averaging career-high figures in his third season with 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 85.2% shooting from the free-throw line over 34 outings as Orlando's No. 2 scoring option behind Paolo Banchero, and he would appear to be on the wrong side of questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke have been the clear fantasy beneficiaries of Wagner's absence in terms of playing time, with the former sinking multiple three-pointers for the Magic in each of his past five appearances.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's clash with the Timberwolves. The injury-prone forward will sit out a ninth game in a row with a right hamstring strain. With Orlando short of options, Caleb Houstan started the last game against Atlanta, and Chuma Okeke has also recently seen a major boost in playing time. Isaac will have his next chance to return on Friday versus Miami.