Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) was on the court during shootaround putting up shots ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. It renders Wagner closer to probable than questionable with a sprained right ankle for Tuesday's action, but his status could still come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. The 46-32 Magic could choose to exercise caution with the 22-year-old former first-round pick with an eye toward the postseason, considering Wagner also sustained a right ankle sprain back in January. More would be asked of Joe Ingles if Wagner is out against the Rockets, but the veteran marksman has only put up 8.0 points, 4.0 assists. 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers per contest in four games without Wagner this year. Houston is also allowing the fourth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing small forwards.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. After Wagner exited during the third quarter of Sunday's win over the visiting Chicago Bulls, an MRI confirmed a sprained right ankle following the contest. It's worth noting that Wagner missed eight games back in January due to the same injury, so the 46-32 Magic could opt to exercise caution with the 22-year-old former first-round pick with the playoffs on the horizon. Joe Ingles would be in line for an expanded role and uptick in fantasy value if Wagner can't play for Orlando on Tuesday, but the veteran sharpshooter averaged only 8.0 points, 4.0 assists. 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers in four games without Wagner earlier in 2023-24. Houston is giving up the fourth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing small forwards as well.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac logged only five minutes of action on Sunday against Chicago due to a sore back. The injury-prone forward picked up a couple of rebounds in the limited playing time before getting ruled out for the rest of the game. Health issues tend to accompany Isaac wherever he goes, but the 28-year-old has been effective when on the court. Despite seeing just 17.5 minutes per game last month, Isaac averaged 9.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Orlando also lost Franz Wagner (ankle) on Sunday, meaning head coach Jamahl Mosley could be forced to make multiple changes to his rotation on Tuesday versus Houston.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner sprained his left ankle on Sunday versus Chicago and had to make an early exit. He was limited to 20 minutes, scoring 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting and notching four rebounds with three assists and one steal. X-rays on Wagner's ankle were negative, but he might still have to spend some time on the sidelines. Orlando gets back to work on Tuesday against Houston, with Joe Ingles possibly getting a bigger role in Wagner's absence. The Australian veteran has struggled to put up fantasy value in 2023-24. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black could also get extra action, with the former the more attractive fantasy option.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Caleb Houstan (ankle) won't face the Pelicans on Wednesday. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest with an ankle injury. Houstan has been used as a starter at times to rest Gary Harris. Harris will be good to go on Wednesday after having one of his best games of the season last time out against Portland with 14 points and four rebounds. Repeating the effort against a much better team will be tough. Houstan will get his next chance to return on Friday versus Charlotte.