Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

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.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday against Minnesota. The veteran strained his right calf a week ago and still needs more time off to be able to play again. With Harris out, Cole Anthony has logged over 30 minutes in back-to-back games. He's done a good job in a bench role all season, posting 14.3 points with 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists. The team also had Markelle Fultz back on the court last time out, although his playing time was capped at 15 minutes, and he was clearly rusty.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is set to miss his third consecutive game with right knee tendinitis. The 24-year-old has unfortunately been plagued with injury after injury and hasn't been able to reach his true potential. This is going to be his 24th missed game so far this season which already takes him out of the regular season award conversation. He's only been able to play 60 or more games once in his six seasons in the NBA so far. Fantasy managers will want to shift their attention to Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze in the meantime. Bitadze has a bit more upside, but they're both solid streaming options until Carter returns.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be his third consecutive missed game after not missing a single game prior. The Michigan product sprained his ankle on January 3 against the Sacramento Kings when he was only five minutes into the game. They've been able to squeak out two wins while he's been out, but Wagner's offensive abilities are missed. There still isn't a firm timetable for his return, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to see if his status is upgraded for the next game. In the meantime, Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke will see some extra minutes. Houstan is likely the better streaming option for managers in need.