Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Orlando Magic guards Jalen Suggs (thigh) and Markelle Fultz (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indiana. Suggs misses a second consecutive game with a right thigh contusion, while Fultz drops out of the lineup with a left knee strain. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the contest. The backcourt absentees should provide a big boost to Cole Anthony in a very attractive matchup against an up-tempo team that doesn't defend well. Anthony Black and Gary Harris also have a chance to play larger roles, but they tend to be quite unproductive with their minutes on the court.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (thigh) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. He's dropping out of the lineup for the first time in nine games due to a right thigh contusion. Suggs' absence could mean another start for Anthony Black, although the 20-year-old has impacted things very little during his rookie season and won't be a recommended fantasy target. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony are looking at a chance to grab extra work off the bench, but they have also been hit-and-miss throughout the fantasy season.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) will play on Friday against the New York Knicks. He was dealing with knee soreness, keeping him off the floor on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards. However, he's good to go and can be slotted back into all fantasy lineups despite the challenging matchup on the horizon. Carter's return should mean considerably less work for Goga Bitadze, who filled in at the five on Wednesday. As a result, Bitadze can be dropped from nearly all fantasy rosters.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup against the Knicks. He came out of the lineup on Wednesday versus Washington as the team completed a back-to-back. Harris is carrying a right calf injury, which needs maintenance. Anthony Black took Harris' starting position on Wednesday and will likely head back to the second unit versus the Knicks. Harris has seen a fair bit of action in the starting five but has only posted mediocre numbers, producing 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's encounter with the Knicks. The 24-year-old big man saw a run of 23 straight appearances come to an end on Wednesday when he missed the second leg of a back-to-back against Washington with right knee soreness. Goga Bitadze picked up the start in Carter Jr.'s absence, posting six points and eight rebounds with one block across 25 minutes of action. Moritz Wagner saw a bit of extra action off the bench and contributed 16 points and six rebounds as Orlando pulled off a 21-point comeback to hand the Wizards a franchise record-tying 16th straight loss.