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ORL • Center • #35
about 1 month ago
With Wendell Carter Jr. (ribs) sidelined against Charlotte, Bitadze will make a return to the starting unit. In his most recent start, Bitadze contributed nine points, six rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes. He’ll be more productive than he typically is, but Bitadze likely won’t be worth streaming.
Source: Sam Perley
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
WCJ is a late addition to the injury report, and his absence means Goga Bitadze could earn a spot start with Moritz Wagner backing him up. Bitadze has averaged 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks across two starts this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr will be back in the lineup after missing Washington’s last two games, one with a hamstring injury and one with a toe injury. Anthony Gill started on Tuesday but should return to playing a reserve role with Sarr back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly will remain sidelined for a second straight game with this heel injury. Originally, it was just the second leg of a back-to-back, but another absence is more concerning. Justin Champagnie should be in line for another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr has missed the Wizards’ last two games with hamstring and toe injuries. While Julian Reese started Monday’s loss to the Warriors, Anthony Gill was the replacement on Tuesday against Detroit. Tristan Vukčević has played limited minutes off the bench, eliminating most of his streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fourth that Black has missed due to a sprained ankle. Justin Champagnie started Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, playing 29 minutes. He’ll have added value in Thursday’s rematch.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Injured during Monday’s loss to the Warriors, Young will miss a second straight game with a quad contusion. Bub Carrington, who scored a season-high 30 points on Tuesday, should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banchero struggled with his shot in Monday’s loss to the Hawks, but he was able to get back on track in this one, even if the end result was another loss. He had his third double-double over his last four games and was efficient from both the floor and free throw line. It hasn’t come consistently, but Banchero has had some excellent performances over the past month. He’ll look to keep it going in Charlotte on Thursday.
WAS • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Riley has been a large part of the rotation for most of the past two months, but he only recently became a full-time starter. He has started five straight games, which includes three 20-point games, including two straight. The rookie will continue to see plenty of opportunities over the final month of the season, which should lead to plenty of productive outings like this one.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
With Trae Young (quad) sidelined, Carrington moved into the starting unit and ended up having arguably his best offensive performance of the season. He set a new season high for scoring and matched his season high for three-pointers in what was a far more efficient outing than what he typically delivers. If Trae remains out against the Pistons on Thursday, Carrington should be in for another start.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
With Trae Young (quad), Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Julian Reese (inactive), Carrington, Champagnie and Gill will enter the starting lineup. Gill played a large role off the bench on Monday, but Carrington was ejected in the third quarter, and Champagnie didn’t see the floor at all. However, all three will receive an upside boost as starters, though the matchup isn’t favorable.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly posted a 21/8/4/1 line in Monday’s loss to Golden State, but he’ll sit out the second leg of the Wizards’ back-to-back home set while dealing with a heel injury. Coulibaly’s absence should mean more run for Will Riley, especially with Leaky Black (ankle) also out of action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young picked up a right quad contusion in the third quarter of Monday’s loss to the Warriors, and he did not return. The injury will keep him out for at least one game, which means more playing time for Bub Carrington and potentially some extra run for Sharife Cooper.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr sat out Monday’s loss to Golden State with a hamstring injury, but he’ll miss the second leg of Washington’s back-to-back set with a left big toe injury. Tristan Vukčević should start a second straight game, and fantasy managers in need of big man stats can add and stream him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
While Bane and Jevon Carter (13/3/2/2 with three three-pointers) shot a combined 6-of-13 from beyond the arc on Monday, the other Magic players were a combined 8-of-30. Combine that with Nickeil Alexander-Walker going off for 41 points, and it’s easy to see why Orlando’s seven-game win streak came to an end. Since the All-Star break, Bane has provided top-10 value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. After a slow start to the season, he has been everything the Magic hoped he would be when they acquired Bane from the Grizzlies in the summer.
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
While Carter’s rebounding output took a hit on Monday after corraling at least eight in his three prior outings, he extended his run of double-digit scoring nights to four. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Magic center has provided seventh-round value since Orlando began its seven-game win streak on March 5. Of course, they’ll have to begin a new streak after Monday’s defeat, and Orlando hosts the Thunder on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers, especially those in points leagues, will be thankful that Banchero was able to get to the foul line consistently in Monday’s defeat. The Magic forward shot 2-of-11 from inside the arc, torpedoing his overall field-goal percentage. The final tally was boosted by 11 points scored at the foul line, but there was some value to be had in Banchero’s rebounds, assists and blocked shots. Orlando plays three more games in Week 21, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly finished Monday’s defeat with his fourth 20-point game of the season, and he was highly efficient in doing so. Shooting 45.2 percent from the field, the Wizards’ wing has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. That may not be elite value, but it may get Coulibaly on the radar of more deep-league managers, especially if he can continue to play starters’ minutes more often than not.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The good news for fantasy managers was that Johnson reached double figures after totaling 10 points in his prior two appearances. The bad is that he only played 23 minutes, and the rookie has not exceeded 25 since returning from a sprained left ankle that sidelined him for six games in early February. Johnson is rostered in only eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, and with good reason, given his playing time.
WAS • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Riley’s playing time and production in Monday’s defeat were encouraging. The rookie recorded his fourth 20-point stat line of the season, and he played a team-high 37 minutes. Riley has played at least 29 minutes in six of the Wizards’ eight games in March. While fantasy managers certainly hope that continues, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe’s handling of the rotation has been unpredictable at times.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young suffered a right quad contusion early in the third quarter of Monday’s game and departed for the Wizards’ locker room shortly thereafter. He played 21 minutes, finishing with 21 points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers. With Bub Carrington getting ejected later in the third, the Wizards will turn to Sharife Cooper to run the show the rest of the way.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington, who was due to play most of the second half with Trae Young having exited due to a quad contusion, was ejected with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. Whether he was talking to the Warriors bench or official Scott Foster after dropping Golden State’s Pat Spencer with a crossover was unclear, but Bub said enough to get thrown out. He finished with four points and one assist in 12 minutes.
WAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Despite Tristan Vukčević being available for Monday’s game, he will come off the bench. Instead, Reese steps in as the starting center with Alex Sarr being ruled out. That is the lone change to the Wizards’ starting lineup.
Source: Washington Wizards
ORL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Howard is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Heat. Most, if not all, of his playing time is likely coming at Jamal Cain’s expense. Cain played 19 minutes off the bench on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr will sit out Monday’s game for hamstring injury management reasons, which opens the door for Tristan Vukčević to move into the starting lineup. While fantasy managers won’t expect to see him knock down six three-pointers as he did in Saturday’s loss to the 76ers, the opportunity makes Vukčević a player worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Howard did not play in Saturday’s win over the Heat, which factored into Jamal Cain playing 19 minutes off the bench. If Howard remains out on Monday, Cain may stick in the rotation, but there’s no need to stream him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
While the defensive production has largely been non-existent, Banchero has been a much-improved option in category leagues since the All-Star break. Averaging 25.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 82.1 percent from the foul line, the Magic forward has been a top-25 player since February 19. The Magic play four games in Week 21, starting with the Hawks on Monday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Bane has scored at least 21 points in three straight and four of his last five games, and his scoring output has increased since the All-Star break. After averaging 19.6 points per game before the break, the Magic guard has accounted for 24.7 points per night on 56 percent shooting since February 19. The increased scoring is one reason why Bane has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the break.
WAS • Center • #00
about 2 months ago
Vukčević’s 22 points were a season-high, and he shot 6-of-7 from beyond the arc. The six three-pointers were a career-high for the Wizards’ backup center, who played 20 minutes to starter Alex Sarr’s 22. Sarr finished with four points (1-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two steals, one block and one three-pointer. Moving forward, Vukčević will be most valuable on nights when Sarr doesn’t play, and there may be a few streaming opportunities in Week 21, given that Washington plays five games.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Young departed for the Wizards’ locker room late in the third quarter of Saturday’s game and did not return. Whether that was due to injury or simply the play for the point guard is unknown. However, Young’s playing time has been restricted since making his Wizards’ debut, and there’s no reason for the team to change that since they’ve been eliminated from postseason contention. Washington plays five games in Week 21, but Young will likely be available for three at the very most. Bub Carrington (two points, three rebounds, eight assists and one block in 22 minutes) will have added value on the nights that Young sits.
ORL • Small Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
While Howard has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, his absence leaves the Magic down another rotation wing. The Magic may have to ask even more of Tristan da Silva, who has performed well as a starter in recent games. Noah Penda may also pick up a few more minutes, but he is not a must-stream player.
Source: Jason Beede
WAS • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Cooper was initially listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Celtics with a sprained ankle, but has since been listed as available. He’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, though, with Trae Young and Bub Carrington ahead of him on the depth chart.
WAS • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Cooper is dealing with a sprained right ankle. His potential absence would not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Trae Young and Bub Carrington being available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Isaac sprained his left knee during Thursday’s win over the Wizards. A return timeline still has not been provided by the Magic, but he’ll at the very least sit on Saturday. Goga Bitadze and Noah Penda are in line for additional opportunities within the Magic rotation.
Source: Jason Beede
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Like Trae Young, Sarr’s playing time has been limited, with the second-year center logging 23 minutes on Thursday. However, that’s all the time he needed to record two steals and five blocked shots, excellent production for category league managers. The Wizards play once more in Week 20, and they begin Week 21 with a back-to-back, which is a concern for Sarr managers.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Young played 21 minutes on Thursday, finishing with solid numbers in points and assists. While the minutes limit does the point guard no favors in terms of fantasy value, getting some production from Young is better than not having him on the floor at all. The Wizards end their week with a game against the Celtics on Saturday, another challenging matchup for Young and his new team.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
One game removed from being on the wrong end of a historic performance by Miami’s Bam Adebayo, the Wizards bounced back with a solid effort in Orlando. Coulibaly, whose banked-in three-pointer with five seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, led the way. His 29 points were a career-high, with the Wizards’ wing recording a complete stat line. Scoring hasn’t been Coulibaly’s best attribute, so fantasy managers should not expect Thursday’s effort to become the norm. However, there should be more room for him to put up numbers as the Wizards close out their season.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
For the first time since the end of February, Bane has surpassed 20 points in consecutive games. One night removed from dropping 35 in a win over the Cavaliers, he had another good night shooting-wise, knocking down 50 percent of his attempts. All that Bane’s line lacked was a blocked shot, and he has been a top-10 player in fantasy basketball since the All-Star break. Orlando ends Week 20 with a game against the Heat on Saturday.
ORL • Center and Power Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
The Magic received double-doubles from two of their starting frontcourt players, Carter and Paolo Banchero (18/11/5). The former produced a complete stat line against the Wizards, with the four defensive contributions being the most in a game for Carter since a January 18 loss to the Grizzlies. Carter’s season-long fantasy value has been solid, but he remains a challenging player to trust fully in 12-team leagues.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Suggs finished Thursday’s overtime victory with a season-high point total, with this being his first game with 25 or more since mid-December. Add in the rebounds, assists, steals and three-pointers, and fantasy managers had to be pleased with the Magic guard’s production. Orlando plays once more in Week 20, on Saturday against the Heat.
ORL • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
One day removed from scoring a season-high 23 points in a win over the Cavaliers, da Silva was even more productive on Thursday. The second-year forward recorded a career-high point total as part of a loaded stat line. Rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, da Silva is worth a look in some 12-team formats while the Magic await the returns of Franz Wagner and Anthony Black.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Isaac played one minute before exiting Thursday’s game with what has been diagnosed as a sprained left knee. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze. According to the Magic, how much time Isaac misses will depend on his knee’s response to treatment.
Source: Orlando Magic
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Carrington had been questionable despite playing 36 minutes against the Heat on Tuesday, but the 20-year-old will be able to suit up after all. However, with Trae Young (knee) not on the injury report, Carrington will head back to the bench, where he’ll play around 20-23 minutes.
ORL • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
With Anthony Black joining Franz Wagner on the sidelines due to injury, da Silva returned to the Magic starting lineup on Wednesday. And the second-year forward took advantage of his latest opportunity, putting up 23 points on excellent percentages. Add in the rebounds and assists, and da Silva showed why he’s a must-roster player until Black or Wagner is healthy enough to return.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
March has been an excellent month for Banchero thus far. In six games, he’s scored 24 points or more in five. He’s averaged 26.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 57 percent from the field and nearly 79 percent from the foul line. Even with the lackluster defensive production, Banchero has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats since March 1, according to Basketball Monster.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Bane finished Wednesday’s victory with his 12th 30-point game of the season. He’s now second on the Magic’s list of 30-point games in a player’s debut season, trailing Tracy McGrady (26). Bane only attempted three three-pointers against the Cavaliers, doing a lot of his work in the paint and just outside of it. And he could be in for another big game on Thursday, as the Magic host the Wizards.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Watkins is back after a four-game absence, which led to more rotation minutes for Leaky Black. Neither player is worth the risk in redraft leagues, but there should be playing time available to both due to Kyshawn George’s elbow injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Carrington started Tuesday’s loss to the Heat, playing 36 minutes. With Trae Young absent from the injury report, Bub will come off the bench if he’s available to play against Orlando.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Richardson will be back after missing Sunday’s game, but that won’t alter Orlando’s rotation. He’ll be a depth piece, but he won’t play enough to make much of an impact in the box score.
Source: Jason Beede
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Johnson’s offensive production has picked up recently, with the rookie having scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games. He was efficient against the Heat, shooting over 50 percent from the field. Unfortunately, the overall stat line was a bit lean on Tuesday. Johnson has the potential to be an impactful option for fantasy managers over the final month, especially in points leagues, as his playing time should be a priority for the Wizards.
WAS • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Riley led the Wizards in minutes on Tuesday, and he’s scored at least 19 points in four of his last six appearances. Interestingly, the rookie was used in a reserve role in the two games before that, with Leaky Black as the starter. One would think that starting Riley would be a priority for the Wizards the rest of the season, but you never know. Hopefully, Tuesday’s performance convinces the Wizards to leave Riley in the starting five.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Isaac has missed Orlando’s last three games due to soreness in his left knee. While Noah Penda has picked up rotation minutes off the bench recently, he has not done enough to merit rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Richardson did not play in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, even with Anthony Black (back) ruled out for Wednesday’s game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Black sustained the back injury in Saturday’s win over Minnesota, and he’ll be out indefinitely as a result. Until Black is cleared to get back on the court, Tristan da Silva should continue to take on an expanded role. The latter is worth an add off of the waiver wire.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Bane did a little bit of everything in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. He had 18 points and nine assists as well as four steals on the defensive end. The 27-year-old shooting guard has provided top-20 overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Banchero had a spinning layup and was fouled just before halftime to give the Magic a 67-55 lead. The 23-year-old power forward had a dunk in transition three minutes into the second half that put the Magic up by 22. Banchero was superb in 29 minutes in the 39-point victory. He’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Richardson’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but there have been a few more minutes available to Jett Howard.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Isaac will miss a third consecutive game with a sore left knee. Noah Penda has played more minutes recently, and that should continue on Sunday. However, he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. Goga Bitadze’s playing time has been a bit more volatile due to Moritz Wagner’s play.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Black will not play after exiting Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves during the first quarter with a lower back strain. Tristan da Silva will get a spot start after playing well off the bench on Saturday.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Isaac has missed Orlando’s last two games with a sore left knee, resulting in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. Neither player is in a position to affect redraft leagues, but Penda will be a player of interest for dynasty league reasons.
Source: NBA Injury Report