Orlando Magic DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will take off Friday night and won't be in the lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran is being rested for the second leg of a back-to-back. Tristan da Silva is set to start Friday's game in Caldwell-Pope's place. The starting role will boost da Silva's fantasy value, although his numbers have only slightly increased when he has been part of the starting group this season. In 35 starts, the 23-year-old rookie has averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a late scratch on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a toe injury and will miss a second straight game after being initially listed as questionable. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will share the minutes at point guard. Joseph has logged a pair of starts lately and finished Thursday's game with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Black has also had his moments this season, but he currently doesn't look very appealing from a fantasy perspective.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago. The 24-year-old had been handling things at the one spot in place of Jalen Suggs (knee), who is out indefinitely. However, he wasn't available when the Magic lost to the Raptors on Tuesday night. Cory Joseph got the start, finishing with eight points, five assists, and one steal. It's possible Joseph gets another crack at the starting lineup if Anthony can't return on Thursday. But fantasy managers could see a bounce back showing from Anthony Black, who had just five points versus Toronto.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) will undergo surgery. It was already announced he would be sidelined indefinitely. However, now that it's known Suggs will have surgery to remove a cartilage fragment from his left knee, it's tough to say if he'll return to the floor this season. The 23-year-old has averaged a career-high 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 2024-25. But while he is on the shelf, Cole Anthony, averaging 13.6 points, 1.1 steals, and 38.9% shooting from deep in 18 starts this season, should remain with the first five.

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, after undergoing further evaluation, including an MRI, Orlando guard Jalen Suggs (knee, quadriceps) has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee and will be out indefinitely. Suggs had already been on the shelf for 14 consecutive games due to what was described as a quadriceps contusion. The 23-year-old has only been able to suit up for three games since the start of the new year. With Suggs out for the foreseeable future, Cole Anthony,Gary HarrisandAnthony Black will all continue an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities.