Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) remains out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 22-year-old was having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. However, he suffered a torn oblique in the October 30 matchup with the Chicago Bulls and has missed the last 25 games. Fortunately, he's moving in the right direction, with Banchero spotted at shootaround on Monday and doing some "spot shooting." With that in mind, he could be back sometime in the next few weeks. It could take him a few games to get back to his pre-injury workload. But with Franz Wagner (oblique) sidelined, Banchero could be even more productive once he's back on the floor.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the visiting Celtics. Suggs has had a productive 2024-25 campaign, averaging career-highs in points (16.0), rebounds (4.2), assists (3.9), and steals (1.5). He suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's loss to OKC and wasn't on the floor for Saturday's win over the Miami Heat. With Franz Wagner (oblique), Paolo Banchero (oblique), and Moritz Wagner (knee) sidelined, the team needs Suggs back in the lineup. But if he's not out there on Monday night, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Goga Bitadze should continue to benefit, making them the safest fantasy options. However, Cole Anthony, who had 35 points against Miami, will be a popular streaming option if Suggs remains out.

Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (knee) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner left with a left knee injury that is now being revealed as a season-ending ACL tear. The injuries continue to pile up for the Magic roster. The Magic will now be forced to lean on Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze with the team low on depth at the center spot. Both players should have strong fantasy value considering they both should see heavy minutes going forward.

Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner was only able to play a few minutes before suffering a left knee injury. The Magic are getting blown out at halftime, so they've decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Wagner. This comes at a bad time with fellow big man Wendell Carter Jr. being ejected from this contest. Goga Bitadze is likely going to play heavy minutes on Saturday and could see more playing time coming his way if Wagner misses time.

The Orlando Magic announced that guardJalen Suggs (ankle) will not suit up against the Miami Heat on Saturday due to an ankle injury he suffered against OKC on Thursday. He was probable on Orlando's initial injury report but was downgraded to questionable, and he is now officially out. With the 23-year-old sidelined, Anthony Black will likely start. Cory JosephandCole Anthony could also see more action coming off the bench against the Heat.