Andrew Wiggins
Andrew Wiggins delivered a solid performance in the recent loss to the Spurs, tallying 24 points alongside contributions in rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers. Despite his increased shot attempts with Miami’s injury setbacks, Wiggins’ offensive involvement is expected to diminish upon the returns of Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. Until then, maintaining his current level
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Simone Fontecchio delivered another solid performance in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, scoring 18 points, including five three-pointers. Although rostered in only three percent of Yahoo! leagues, Fontecchio has consistently reached double figures in scoring and ranks just inside the top-75 for nine-category formats. His production off the bench could make him a sneaky pick
Read MorePaolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero played a pivotal role in breaking the Magic’s four-game losing streak with a near triple-double performance against the Hornets. His 20 points, along with nine rebounds and assists, showcased his versatility, though struggles from the free-throw line could dampen his fantasy appeal in nine-category leagues. Despite this, Banchero’s early-season performances indicate positive trends
Read MoreFranz Wagner
Franz Wagner showed no signs of the heel contusion that had concerned fantasy managers, logging 34 minutes in the Magic’s victory against the Hornets. Scoring 21 points with a balanced stat line, Wagner is delivering solid top-75 fantasy value despite not quite meeting early draft expectations. As the Magic prepare to face the Wizards on
Read MoreAnthony Black
Anthony Black stepped up for the Orlando Magic with 20 points, one rebound, and notable defensive stats in a win over the Hornets. Filling in for the injured Jalen Suggs, Black excelled defensively against LaMelo Ball while also achieving his best offensive output of the season. With Suggs expected to return for Saturday’s game against
Read MoreWendell Carter
Wendell Carter Jr. delivered a season-best performance with 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three three-pointers in Orlando’s win over the Hornets. Despite a standout game, his offensive output has been inconsistent, with most of his previous performances capped under 10 points. With key scorers ahead of him, Carter’s role remains limited, making him
Read MoreLaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball’s Thursday performance against the Magic saw him contribute significantly across multiple categories, posting 17 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists, despite the Hornets’ loss. While Ball limited turnovers, he struggled with his shooting, going 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. He continues to offer top-tier fantasy value, particularly in turnover-punt models, as the Hornets
Read MoreLaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball’s recent performance against the Magic showcased his overall playmaking skills despite his shooting woes, with 17 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists, and two steals. His struggles from beyond the arc continued, hitting just 1-of-9 three-pointers, although he maintains a career-best percentage for the season. Ball remains valuable in turnover-punt models and approaches top-10
Read MoreMiles Bridges
Miles Bridges put up 16 points, five rebounds, and four three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Magic but failed to make an impact elsewhere, leaving fantasy managers wanting more. His shooting woes continue, with a 39.5 percent field-goal rate over the past five games. While he remains a top-100 player, his overall fantasy value would
Read MoreRyan Kalkbrenner
Ryan Kalkbrenner delivered another solid performance with 17 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in Thursday’s game against the Magic, boosting his fantasy stock further. With an impressive shooting percentage early in the season, coinciding with his defensive contributions, Kalkbrenner is quickly becoming a valuable asset for fantasy managers. Despite the small sample size, holding
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