Impact Da Silva's absence won't significantly impact Orlando's rotation. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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ORLANDO MAGIC 10-7 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-7 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Pistons · Sun 12:00AM
ORL -9.5 TOTAL 206.5
Tristan Da Silva - Won't play against Memphis Da Silva is out for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to an illness.
Jonathan Isaac - Iffy against Memphis Isaac (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Isaac is in danger of missing his second straight contest Saturday while recovering from left hip soreness. If the 27-year-old forward is ruled out. Availability has been an issue throughout Isaac's career, as he hasn't made more than 60 regular-season appearances since 2018-19.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
POSTGAME SOUND: NETS VS. MAGIC | COACH MOSE
OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. in line to make debut vs. Magic The Memphis Grizzlies will play their third game during a four-day stretch to start the season when they play their home opener Saturday nig...
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Goga Bitadze - Only six minutes Friday Bitadze amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in six minutes during Friday's 116-101 win over Brooklyn.
Impact Bitadze was used sparingly in the win, and that is putting it nicely. The Magic continue to run with Wendell Carter as the starting center, leaving Bitadze and Moritz Wagner to battle for backup minutes. Wagner clearly has the higher offensive upside, making him a more enticing option on most nights. Barring an injury to Carter, Bitadze should be viewed as nothing more than a situational streaming option for anyone needing blocks.
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Moritz Wagner - Pops for 18 points in win Wagner recorded 18 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 15 minutes during Friday's 116-101 victory over the Nets.
Impact Wagner caught fire off the bench, scoring a season-high 18 points. Wagner has the ability to flash some offensive upside, making him a name to watch, even in standard formats. While the offensive output was encouraging, he still only played 15 minutes. As long as he is serving as the backup to Wendell Carter, Wagner is going to find it hard to put up consistent value.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Strong defensive effort Caldwell-Pope contributed 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 116-101 victory over the Nets.
Impact Caldwell-Pope tallied four combined defensive stats, a welcome sight for anyone rostering him in competitive leagues. It appears as though he is going to play a crucial role for his new team, albeit one with very little offensive upside. He is worth holding for another game or two but given what we have seen thus far, he is likely to spend a lot of time on and off the waiver wire moving forward.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
POSTGAME SOUND: NETS VS. MAGIC | FRANZ WAGNER & MORITZ WAGNER PRESENTED BY VYSTAR
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POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: NETS VS. MAGIC | 10.25.24 PRESENTED BY PLANET FITNESS
OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE
Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Nets 116-101 in home opener
Franz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-101 on Friday nightOCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: NETS VS. MAGIC | 10.23.24
OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE
Franz Wagner puts up 29 as Magic pull away from Nets Franz Wagner scored 29 points to lead six Orlando players in double figures and the host Magic pulled away in the third quarter en route to...
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jonathan Isaac - Won't suit up vs. Nets Isaac (hip) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Nets.
Impact Isaac left Wednesday's matchup against the Heat due to left hip soreness, during which he logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench. With the 27-year-old out, the Magic will likely take an extended look at Moritz Wagner behind Wendell Carter at center. Isaac's next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Grizzlies.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis faces Orlando in non-conference play
Memphis takes on Orlando in out-of-conference actionOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonathan Isaac - Iffy against Brooklyn Isaac (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Impact Isaac left Wednesday's regular-season opener early due to left hip soreness and was unable to return. If Isaac is forced to miss Friday's contest too, Moritz Wagner, Caleb Houstan and Tristan da Silva are candidates to receive increased playing time.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Magic shoot for a little history at Nets' expense Expectations are rising for the Orlando Magic.After the winningest season in well over a decade, Orlando’s first game of the season went exc...
OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Anthony Black - Provides spark off bench Black totaled 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 win over the Heat.
Impact Black actually played the second-most minutes behind Paolo Banchero for Orlando in Wednesday's win as the Magic started to pull away from the Heat in the second half. Black had a relatively quiet rookie season but should continue to operate as one of the team's primary bench options in the backcourt.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero Creates NBA Record vs Miami Heat Paolo Banchero created an NBA record in the Orlando Magic’s win over the Miami Heat in the season opener.
OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gary Harris - Excels off bench with 18 points Harris supplied 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 win over the Heat.
Impact Harris kicked off his 11th season the league with a bang, drilling six threes from deep to help propel his squad over the Heat. His excellent result came as a surprise, as the arrival of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was expected to further limit Harris' impact. Caldwell-Pope logged 25 minutes to Harris' 22, so the two seem destined to platoon at the position.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Franz Wagner - Puts up 23 points in debut Wagner produced 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 victory over Miami.
Impact Wagner and Paolo Banchero were the offensive spark plugs for the Magic, a scenario that should repeat itself frequently this season. Wagner his career highs in all major categories during his third season, and his fantasy stock is certainly trending upward. He connected on 50 percent of his three-point attempts in the win, which is encouraging considering his difficulties beyond the arc. last season.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Explodes for 33 points in opener Banchero notched 33 points (12-24 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 victory over the Heat.
Impact Banchero is looking to build on an excellent second season where he received an All-Star nomination and helped the Magic make the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. The double-double was an encouraging sign as the talented front man found double-doubles elusive last season. If he can keep the production going, he'll easily exceed his season averages (22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds) from last year.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando takes on Brooklyn in conference matchup
Orlando takes on Brooklyn in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsOCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paolo Banchero, Magic race past Heat with third-quarter surge Paolo Banchero and his exuberant Orlando Magic teammates blew by their Miami Heat foes on countless extra efforts, transforming a tight game...
OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
