Franz Wagner will still be on a minutes restriction, but the Magic are “bumping up” how much he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.

Wagner played 26 minutes in the season finale, which was the most he has played in a game since mid-January. He hasn’t played 30 minutes in a game since early December. He missed over half of the season with an ankle injury, but now that it’s the postseason, he’s going to play more minutes. Wagner’s minutes will still be managed, but any extra minutes he can give will give the Magic a better chance to win.

Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Wednesday.

Isaac hasn’t played in over a month, and while he is getting closer to a return, he won’t be available for the Magic’s first game of the play-in tournament.

Jett Howard (ankle) is available to play against the 76ers on Wednesday.

Howard missed the final five games of the regular season but will be available for Orlando’s first game of the play-in tournament. If he sees the floor, it will likely only be in a limited capacity off the bench.

Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.

Despite being limited to non-contact work during Tuesday’s practice, there’s a chance that Isaac is available for the first time in a month. While having another option to call on in the frontcourt would help the Magic, Isaac’s unlikely to have a major impact, given the time missed.

Jett Howard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.

While Howard did not go through any contact work during Tuesday’s practice, his status has been upgraded to questionable. He’s been out since April 3, and a return to action would have minimal impact on Orlando’s wing rotation, so don’t expect too much from Howard if he’s available.

Jett Howard (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) did some movement work at Tuesday’s practice due did not go through any contact.

Howard and Isaac have made progress in their respective recoveries, but neither has reached the point where they’ll be available for games. Given the lack of contact during Tuesday’s practice, the Magic may not have either player at their disposal until the playoffs if Orlando qualifies. Both are out for Wednesday’s Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.

Joe Ingles accounted for 15 points (6-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans.

Back with the team after a one-game absence for personal reasons, Ingles recorded his first double-double since December 30, 2022, on Sunday. The 38-year-old shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and recorded a complete stat line in 32 minutes of play. Give Ingles credit for staying ready, but it’s highly unlikely that he’s asked to play major minutes in the playoffs. The No. 6 seed in the West, Minnesota will face Denver in the first round.

Terrence Shannon Jr. finished Sunday’s win over the Pelicans with 26 points (6-of-18 FGs, 14-of-18 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and one steal.

Shannon ended the regular season with three consecutive games of 23 points or more. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, thanks largely to a 1-of-7 effort from beyond the arc. However, Shannon’s ability to apply pressure on the Pelicans’ defense contributed to his attempting 18 free throws. With the Timberwolves at full strength, rotation minutes could be challenging to come by in the team’s first-round series against the Nuggets. However, Shannon’s finish to the season may convince Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to give the second-year wing a shot.

Joan Beringer accumulated 24 points (9-of-12 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist and seven blocks in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans.

Making a second consecutive start due to the absences of Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, Beringer was dominant on Sunday. The rookie center became the 12th teenager in league history to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a game, and the youngest in Timberwolves franchise history. Beringer finished with season-highs in points, rebounds and blocks, putting forth an effort that likely thrilled dynasty league managers rostering him. Beringer is unlikely to be much of a factor in this year’s playoffs, but his time will come.

Desmond Bane finished with just eight points (3-of-8 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Celtics on Sunday.

Bane got the start and played the first six minutes to officially play in all 82 games. After that, he sat the rest of the game, which allowed Tristan da Silva to play a larger role and start the second half. Well, that was the plan at least. Orlando likely expected to beat the Celtics’ backups easily, but that didn’t end up happening. Bane played the entire fourth quarter to try to bring the Magic back, but it didn’t end up being enough, even if it was close. Bane has had a fantastic first season in Orlando, and he’ll be back to playing his usual role against the 76ers in the play-in tournament on Wednesday.

Franz Wagner finished with 20 points (7-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers against the Celtics on Sunday.

Wagner had his second straight 20-point game, which was also his second time reaching that mark in over four months. He’s still getting used to being back out on the floor, but having him healthy and producing ahead of the postseason will give them a chance to survive the play-in tournament. Wagner was excellent early on this season, but a left ankle sprain derailed his season. Still, they’ll have a chance to beat anybody with their roster finally healthy.

Paolo Banchero recorded a triple-double on Sunday with 23 points (7-of-22 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, 11 assists and six turnovers in a 113-108 loss to the Celtics.

The good and the bad of what Banchero can do in the box score were on full display in this game. He recorded a triple-double, but he was really inefficient about doing it. He had been playing efficiently over the last few games, but he wasn’t able to keep it going in this one, which snapped their five-game winning streak and dropped them to eighth in the East. Banchero will have to be more efficient in the play-in tournament against the 76ers on Wednesday in order to advance to the playoffs.

Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Howard sprained his ankle during an April 3 game against the Mavericks and has not played since. His absence does not significantly affect the Magic rotation, especially with Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva available.

Jonathan Iaac (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Isaac’s continued absence won’t significantly impact the Magic rotation, as he has not appeared in a game since March 12.

Anthony Edwards (knee), Jaden McDaniels (knee) and Kyle Anderson (knee) are out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Regardless of what happens on Sunday, the Timberwolves will be the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. So, Edwards, McDaniels and Anderson are among the many rotation players who won’t be available for the regular-season finale. Seldom-used options like Zyon Pullin and Julian Phillips are likely to play rotation minutes, and Donte DiVincenzo may play a few minutes in what will be his 82nd game of the season.

Ayo Dosunmu (calf), Mike Conley (rest) and Bones Hyland (hip) are out for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.

While Dosunmu and Conley played rotation minutes in Friday’s win over the Rockets, Hyland was unavailable due to a hip injury. All three will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale, which opens things up for Terrence Shannon Jr. Given how well he played against the Rockets, it would be unsurprising if Shannon had a big Sunday against New Orleans.

Julius Randle (hand), Rudy Gobert (rest) and Naz Reid (shoulder) are out for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Timberwolves have nothing to play for on Sunday regarding playoff seeding, so their key players will not be available. Joan Beringer and Jaylen Clark should play plenty, and it would be unsurprising if a Rocco Zikarsky or Enrique Freeman played a few minutes as well. Beringer is the most trustworthy option for those in active fantasy leagues.

Jett Howard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Injured during an April 3 win over the Mavericks, Howard has missed Orlando’s last four games. His availability does not significantly impact the team’s wing rotation now that Franz Wagner has returned from his ankle injury.

Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Isaac has not appeared in a game since spraining his left knee during a March 12 game against the Wizards. If he’s available for Sunday’s season finale, the veteran forward will give the Magic another option to work with in the frontcourt.

Terrence Shannon Jr. tallied 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one assist and five three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Rockets.

Shannon’s overall stat line was lean, but he made much-needed contributions as a scorer for the Timberwolves. And over his last two games, the second-year wing has totaled 56 points on 19-of-27 shooting from the field. Shannon may not be a consistent member of the Timberwolves’ rotation once the playoffs begin, but he’s a player whose ability to score could make him someone for the team to call upon when an offensive boost is needed.

Kyle Anderson notched 17 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists and two steals in Friday’s win over the Rockets.

After recording a modest stat line in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic, Anderson was considerably better against the Rockets on Friday. SloMo finished one assist shy of a triple-double while shooting over 50 percent from the field. And in 32 minutes, Anderson did not commit a turnover. His value in active fantasy leagues for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Pelicans depends on the availability of Julius Randle.

Joan Beringer amassed 14 points (5-of-5 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot in Friday’s win over the Rockets.

With no Rudy Gobert or Naz Reid, Beringer was tabbed to make the second start of his rookie campaign on Friday. The 6-foot-11 center had a good night, not missing a shot from the field or the foul line while also recording three “stocks.” The Timberwolves are locked into their playoff seed, making it possible that Beringer plays significant minutes in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Pelicans.

Anthony Edwards finished Friday’s win over the Rockets with 22 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers.

While Edwards has played in three games since his initial return from a right knee injury, Friday’s contest was the first in which he looked like his usual self. The Timberwolves’ star shot 50 percent from the field overall and 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Edwards played 27 minutes against the Rockets; with Minnesota locked into the No. 6 seed, there’s no reason for the Timberwolves to push their key players too far in the final two games of the regular season.

Paolo Banchero had 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Friday’s win over the Bulls.

Banchero could’ve probably had a triple-double if he played a few more minutes. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old power forward led the Magic to victory over the Bulls as he was +21 in 27 minutes. He had 14 points on 10 attempts from the field, nine rebounds and seven assists. Banchero and the Magic didn’t have the year they’d hoped for this season, leading to him providing 11th-round per game value.

Franz Wagner had 25 points (8-of-13 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in the Magic’s 127-103 victory over the Bulls on Friday.

Wagner played only 23 minutes, but was very efficient with 25 points on 13 attempts from the field. Injuries limited the 24-year-old small forward to just 33 games this season, so it’s certainly a positive to see him finishing out the season healthy and productive. Orlando will close out the regular season on Sunday against Boston.

Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson and Joan Beringer will start Friday’s game against the Rockets.

The Timberwolves won’t have Joe Ingles or Naz Reid for Friday’s game. Edwards’ return to action takes care of the void left by spot starter Ingles, while Beringer will be the starting center with Reid and Rudy Gobert unavailable.

Bones Hyland (hip) is out for Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets.

Hyland’s absence should mean more run for Ayo Dosunmu, especially if Anthony Edwards is ruled out again.

Julius Randle (hand) is out for Friday’s matchup with the Rockets, and Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable.

Randle will miss a second straight game while Reid lands on the injury report for right shoulder injury maintenance. With Rudy Gobert (rest) already ruled out, the Timberwolves will have to turn to Kyle Anderson and Joan Beringer to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.

Julius Randle (hand) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Randle did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic, with Kyle Anderson replacing him in the starting lineup. Randle’s return would push SloMo back to the bench, eliminating most of his value in active fantasy leagues.

Mike Conley (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Conley is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Magic, which was Minnesota’s second game in as many nights. His return gives the Timberwolves added depth on the perimeter, which will be key if Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu can’t play. Both are listed as questionable on the injury report.

Joe Ingles (personal) is out for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Ingles, who started Wednesday’s loss to the Magic due to the Timberwolves’ many absences, will not be available on Friday. His absence will not affect active fantasy leagues, even if Minnesota remains extremely shorthanded on the perimeter.

Bones Hyland (hip) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Hyland played 23 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic. He’s likely to take on a similar role on Friday if available. How high a ceiling he’ll have in active fantasy leagues depends on the statuses of Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, who are also questionable.

Rudy Gobert (rest) is out for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Gobert will miss a second consecutive game as he rests up for the playoffs. The Timberwolves are locked into the No. 6 seed in the West, so the regulars are likely to get time to rest in the team’s final two games. Naz Reid will get another start, which raises his ceiling for those in active fantasy leagues.

Anthony Edwards (knee) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Edwards has missed 10 of the Timberwolves’ last 12 games, with his right knee causing most of the absences. If he can’t play on Friday but Ayo Dosunmu (calf) can, Ayo is likely to start alongside Donte DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels on the perimeter.

Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Dosunmu did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic, with his absence coinciding with Jaden McDaniels’ return from a knee injury. If available on Friday, Dosunmu may remain in the starting lineup, as Anthony Edwards (knee) is also questionable.

Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Friday’s game against the Bulls.

Howard will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday as he deals with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence will not significantly impact the Magic rotation.

Terrence Shannon Jr. tallied 33 points (11-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic.

The Timberwolves did not have Anthony Edwards or Julius Randle for Wednesday’s game, so the scoring had to come from somewhere. Enter Shannon, who only missed three shots from the field and recorded the first 30-point game of his NBA career. Add in the assists and three-pointers, and this was an excellent offensive performance for the second-year wing. Shannon is unlikely to have an expanded role during the playoffs, but he might for Minnesota’s final two regular-season games since the team is locked into the sixth seed in the West.

Naz Reid amassed 15 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s loss to the Magic.

With Rudy Gobert ruled out, the Timberwolves turned to Reid to man the middle on Wednesday. Minnesota gave up 132 points, but that’s to be expected when you’re playing without one of the game’s best rim protectors. Reid did his part, tallying three steals and two blocks as part of a complete stat line. The Timberwolves are locked into the sixth seed in the West for the playoffs, so playing time could be limited for many of the team’s consistent rotation players in their final two regular-season games.

Jaden McDaniels (knee) finished Wednesday’s loss to the Magic with 18 points (8-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

In the lineup after a six-game absence, McDaniels logged 19 minutes in Wednesday’s defeat. With Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle sidelined, there was no excuse for McDaniels not to be aggressive on offense, even with the limited playing time. He shot 50 percent from the field, scoring 18 points. Minnesota is locked into the sixth seed in the West, so the focus for its final two games will be on getting as healthy as possible ahead of the playoffs.

Desmond Bane accounted for 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Timberwolves.

After scoring 25 points or more in three consecutive games, Bane was limited to 18 on Wednesday. However, he shot the ball efficiently and tied for the team lead in assists as part of a complete stat line. Bane has played consistently well recently, which is precisely what he and the Magic wanted heading into the postseason.

Franz Wagner (knee) tallied 17 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Timberwolves.

Wagner shot the ball well on Wednesday, but of greater concern for him and the Magic was his third-quarter left knee injury. The good news is that Franz returned to action later in the quarter, finishing with 22 minutes played. However, given the amount of time he missed due to the high left ankle sprain suffered in early December, the last thing the Magic needed was to see Wagner injured again. It would be unsurprising if his minutes remained limited for the final two games of the regular season.

Paolo Banchero finished Wednesday’s win over the Timberwolves with 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

Banchero led seven Magic players in double figures on Wednesday, with the victory moving Orlando to within a game of Toronto in the loss column for sixth place in the East. The top six teams avoid the Play-In Tournament, which could be critical for the Magic given the recent returns from injury for Franz Wagner and Anthony Black. Orlando has two more games to play in the regular season, starting with the Bulls on Friday.

Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Wagner is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons. His return means that Tristan da Silva will come off the bench.

Joe Ingles, Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson will start on Wednesday against the Magic.

The Timberwolves, with three games left in the regular season, will use a starting lineup on Wednesday that they haven’t yet used this season. Ingles gets his first start of the year, and Anderson will also start for the first time this year as a member of the Timberwolves. Several key players, including Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Anthony Edwards, won’t play against the Magic.

Jaden McDaniels (knee) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Magic.

McDaniels is back after missing Minnesota’s last six games with a knee injury. With Ayo Dosunmu ruled out, McDaniels may move into the starting lineup immediately. That said, Jaylen Clark’s playing time should increase due to a potential minutes limit for McDaniels and the absence of multiple wings.

Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) and Jamal Cain (calf) are available for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Carter and Cain are good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The former will take on his usual duties as the starting center, while the latter may pick up some rotation minutes off the bench.

Rudy Gobert (rest) and Julius Randle (hand) are out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Magic.

With both of Minnesota’s big men sitting this one out, Naz Reid should be in line for a featured role against Orlando. Kyle Anderson and Joan Beringer should see additional run, too.

Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Mike Conley (rest) are out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Magic.

The Timberwolves are waiving the white flag against Orlando, and most of the regular starters are expected to be sidelined. Bones Hyland should see a major bump in usage and playing time tonight with both Dosunmu and Conley out of action.

Jaden McDaniels (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Magic.

McDaniels has missed six straight games, but he’s got a chance to return to Minnesota’s lineup to face Orlando. Minnesota is resting a number of starters in this one, so McDaniels may end up getting the night off as the team essentially punts.

Bones Hyland accumulated 19 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers.

Hyland continues to offer solid offensive production off the bench as the Timberwolves continue to play without Anthony Edwards. Over his last three games, the 6-foot-2 guard has totaled 58 points. In addition to his 19 points, Hyland dished out a team-high seven assists in Tuesday’s victory. With the Timberwolves having three more games in Week 24, Bones is worth adding in active fantasy leagues.

Julius Randle finished Tuesday’s win over the Pacers with 19 points (5-of-13 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers.

Having played 31 minutes or more in six consecutive games, Randle did not have to play as much on Tuesday. The veteran forward played 28 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with a modest stat line. The only Timberwolves’ starter to play less was Mike Conley (8/2/3/3 with two three-pointers), who logged 21 minutes as he continues to fill in for the injured Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves have three more games to play this week, starting with the Magic on Wednesday.

Cain, who suffered a left calf contusion during Monday’s win over the Pistons, played 11 minutes off the bench before exiting. His absence would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva are available.

Jett Howard (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Wednesday’s game will be the third that Howard has missed with a sprained left ankle. Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva are available, so the Magic will have the depth needed to account for Howard’s continued absence.

Franz Wagner (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Wagner did not play in Monday’s win over the Pistons, as it was Orlando’s second game in as many days. His return will push Tristan da Silva to the bench.

Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Carter suffered a fractured nose during Monday’s win over the Pistons, with the injury limiting him to 18 minutes. If he can’t play on Wednesday, Goga Bitadze is the likely replacement in the starting five.

Jalen Suggs recorded a double-double on Monday with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Pistons.

Suggs has been a fantasy stud when healthy all season, but he has added a new element to his game recently. This was his fourth straight game with at least eight assists, and he set a new career high for dimes in this one. Of course, he still contribute value across the board, just as he has all season. Utilizing Suggs as a playmaker just makes Orlando even more dangerous entering the postseason. He’s currently averaging career highs in assists and steals, and he’ll continue to stuff the stat sheet as the regular season comes to a close.

Desmond Bane lit up the Pistons with 25 points (9-of-17 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals, three blocks and four three-pointers on Monday.

Bane has been on fire during Orlando’s three-game win streak, averaging 26.3 points, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.3 triples per game. His first season in Orlando go off to a shaky start, but he has been a fantasy stud during the second half of the season, which has helped the Magic stay afloat despite numerous injuries. With three games left until the postseason, Bane’s continued hot shooting will be pivotal to Orlando’s chances of avoiding the play-in tournament.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points (10-of-16 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in a 123-107 win over the Pistons on Monday.

This type of performance from Banchero was great to see. He was incredibly efficient, which led to Orlando’s third straight win. He had a double-double on Sunday, but before that, he had a four-game stretch where he averaged just 12.3 points. This is the type of player they’ll need him to be if they want to make any noise in the postseason. Banchero has improved as a free throw shooter this season, which was on full display in this game. He still has holes in his fantasy game, but he’s certainly capable of filling up the box score.

Anthony Black returned to the lineup on Monday and finished with 14 points (4-of-11 FGs), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Pistons.

In his first game since March 7, Black was limited to just 15 minutes off the bench. He had no problem being aggressive on offense with 11 shot attempts and seven free throw attempts during his time on the floor. Black would have been a candidate to win the Most Improved Player award if he hadn’t missed so many games over the past month. Still, he’ll be a pivotal piece for Orlando entering the postseason now that they’re the healthiest they’ve been since the beginning of the season.

Wendell Carter Jr. (neck) is doubtful to return to Monday’s game against the Pistons.

Carter has been listed as doubtful to return with about six minutes left in this game. Goga Bitadze is in the game to close things out, though Moritz Wagner may also see an uptick in minutes if Carter ends up missing more time beyond this.