Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) won't play in Sunday's game in Boston. He's battled a left knee issue for over a month, although it appears he's getting closer to returning. Fortunately for Orlando, Jalen Suggs (wrist) will suit up, which will help lessen the blow. At the same time, Anthony Black will likely draw another start. However, the rookie hasn't played well with the first five this season, averaging just 5.1 points, so he's not a safe option for those needing a streaming option.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) isn't expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Celtics. The 25-year-old has appeared in only five games this season, averaging 11.4 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. However, he's been sidelined for over a month because of a left knee issue. Fortunately, it appears Fultz is working his way back, although nobody can say when he will be back on the floor. But until then, Anthony Black could remain in the starting lineup, with Cole Anthony getting more work from off the bench. Of course, Anthony is a superior fantasy option, although Black can play well occasionally.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Boston Celtics. The designation is a big upgrade for Fultz, whose troublesome left knee tendinitis has kept him out of action for 17 of a possible 18 appearances since Nov. 2. If the former No. 1 overall pick indeed returns to the court against Boston after practicing on Wednesday for the first time in over a month, he is likely to face a minutes restriction in his first game back following a lengthy layoff. Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs should remained rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues even if Fultz is active on Friday, as it remains to be seen how Orlando's backcourt shapes out when all three point men are available.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) were limited at practice on Wednesday. Lingering left knee tendinitis has kept Fultz in shutdown mode for 17 of a possible 18 games since Nov. 2, so this is a very encouraging update after there was no sign of activity for a month. The former No. 1 overall pick is likely to need some time recondition himself into game shape before any kind of return to action, so Friday against the Boston Celtics may not be realistic. Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs should remained rostered in most fantasy leagues. Carter hasn't been seen on the floor since Nov. 2 due to a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand, but he's been practicing for two weeks as the 16-7 Magic take things slowly with the oft-injured former top-10 draft pick. Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner have canceled one another out for fantasy purposes in Carter's stead.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) and guard Markelle Fultz (knee) will not play on Friday versus the Detroit Pistons. It was last reported that Carter advanced to shooting without his cast last Tuesday, but he'll stay on the shelf for a 17th consecutive time due to a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand that he sustained on Nov. 2. Carter may be on the brink of a return, which could arrive as soon as Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze should continue to share minutes down low, but they've effectively canceled each other out for fantasy purposes. There's no update on Fultz's health, who continues to show no signs of practice activity due to concerning tendinitis in his surgically repaired left knee. With Jalen Suggs (ankle) iffy with a right ankle sprain, Cole Anthony could be in for a very busy night against Detroit after netting at least 15 points in eight of his last nine showings.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) and guard Markelle Fultz (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Carter was seen getting shots up without his cast last Tuesday, but he's still out with a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand that he sustained in Nov. 2's game. Carter could be on the verge of a return, which could arrive as soon as Friday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze should continue to make up a committee at the five with Carter on the shelf for a 16th straight time on Wednesday. There's no shift in the status of Fultz, who remains without a clear timetable for a return due to lingering tendinitis in his surgically repaired left knee. Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony are must-hold fantasy commodities for the time being, with head coach Jamahl Mosley likely to apply a nightly hot-hand method in divvying up the two shot creators' minutes.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) and guard Markelle Fultz (knee) have both been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Washington Wizards. Carter was on the floor getting shots up at Tuesday's practice, after he shed his cast while recovering from a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand that he sustained in Nov. 2's game. Carter is inching closer to a return, which could arrive as soon as Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze should continue to form a minutes timeshare down low in Carter's absence. There's no change in the status of Fultz, whose return from nagging left knee tendinitis seems to be nowhere in sight at this stage. Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony remain the most reliable fantasy beneficiaries of Fultz in shutdown mode. First-round rookie ... [More]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Denver Nuggets. There's no change in the status of Fultz, whose return from balky left knee tendinitis appears to be nowhere in sight at this point. Winners of five out of six and four in a row, the Magic carry on a six-game homestand for In-Season Tournament action with the Boston Celtics on Friday, which is the oft-injured 2017 No. 1 overall pick's next possible return date. There's no indication that Fultz is even practicing, however. Jalen Suggs remains the most dependable fantasy beneficiary of Fultz in recovery mode, while the hot-and-cold Cole Anthony is worth a gamble as a streamer for those that can live with dodgy field-goal percentage and turnover figures. First-round rookie Anthony Black continues to fail to impress in a starting role for head coach Jamahl Mosley, leaving him as a dynasty-specific hold until he stands out a bit more.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is still listed as out for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Toronto Raptors. The tally is up to six games consecutively and nine out of 10 absences for Fultz, as he continues to deal with nagging tendinitis in his surgically repaired left knee. The 25-year-old's next chance to return comes on Wednesday when the Magic host the defending-champion Denver Nuggets, but we're not holding our breath for that to happen at this point. Head coach Jamahl Mosley should continue adopting a hot-hand approach with guards Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and Anthony Black while Fultz is recovering. Suggs has proven to the most reliable of the three thus far, registering mid-round fantasy value with averages of 12.4 points, 2.1 steals, and 1.5 triples in 27.0 minutes covering 12 games for Orlando.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 25-year-old has played well enough during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. He's also shot 75.0% from the charity stripe, an area of concern earlier in his career. But Fultz is plagued by a left knee issue, keeping him out of the lineup for Orlando's last four games (and seven of his last eight). Nonetheless, Jalen Suggs (knee), who is probable, should replace Fultz at the one. In addition, 2023 No. 6 overall pick Anthony Black, averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 50.0% from deep in six starts this season, should remain with the first five.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is out for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Chicago Bulls. That makes it four absences in a row and seven out of eight for Fultz, who continues to be encumbered by tendinitis in his left knee. Not exactly appearing close to a return, the 25-year-old slasher's next opportunity to play arrives on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. Fantasy managers shouldn't feel obligated to hold onto Fultz too tightly in shallow leagues, but he should be stashed if the roster spot can be afforded. First-round rookie Anthony Black continues to struggle as a starter for head coach Jamahl Mosley, with Jalen Suggs being a must-own while playing eighth-round fantasy ball in 12-team 9-category leagues. While an erratic sixth man, Cole Anthony remains worth watching.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls for the sixth time out of his last seven contests. The Magic continue to declare Fultz out well in advance of games and without even going through morning shootaround, as he remains hobbled by left knee tendinitis. It's a cause for worry for the fantasy managers of the talented 25-year-old playmaker, who just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to avoiding injuries. Lacking any kind of firm timetable for a return, Fultz, bordering on drop status in shallower formats, will hope to be able to suit up for Friday's road rematch and In-Season Tournament clash with the Bulls. Regardless of who head coach Jamahl Mosley chooses to start, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony will enjoy more playmaking chances while 2023 first-round pick Anthony Black sticks around on the deep-league radar.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fultz's left knee tendinitis continues to linger, and he'll miss his fifth game out of six after making a brief return during Thursday's 120-119 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Mexico City. Fantasy managers hope it's not a foreboding omen of a chronic issue for the oft-injured former No. 1 overall pick, who tore the ACL in his left knee in January of 2021. Head coach Jamahl Mosley figures to keep riding a hot-hand approach between Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and 2023 first-round pick Anthony Black for as long as Fultz needs to sit out. Orlando has the second end of a back-to-back coming up on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, which marks Fultz's next opportunity to come off the injury report and return to the court.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is active ahead of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Fultz has been given the green light after missing each of the last three games due to a knee issue. He'll resume his role in the starting five, but it's uncertain if he'll have a minutes limit during his first game back. That being said, his streaming value is a little risky because the Magic could monitor his minutes. Anthony Black will head to the bench and have less value with Fultz active on Thursday.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's missed three games but got through practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign. However, Orlando has yet to declare Fultz officially available to play. Fultz averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists before landing on the shelf with a left knee issue. The 25-year-old played well against Atlanta last season, but the Hawks have been an uncomfortable matchup for opposing point guards early in the year. With Dejounte Murray working as the primary backcourt defender, Atlanta has limited point guards to 40.7 shooting.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is out for Monday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Fultz was a late scratch from last Thursday's interconference meeting with the Utah Jazz due to left knee swelling, which is moderately concerning since it's the same knee he tore the ACL in back during early 2021. Orlando could be opting for the cautious approach with the oft-injured former No. 1 overall pick, whose next shot to return to the lineup arrives on Thursday versus the Atlanta Hawks. Fultz should be considered day-to-day, as he was seen working out at Monday morning's shootaround. Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and first-round rookie Anthony Black all stand to benefit from Fultz's absence against the Mavs, but it's difficult to discern the preferred DFS play. Each of their respective minutes have fluctuated under head coach Jamahl Mosley in the last two games without Fultz.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old has sat out the last two games because of left knee swelling. As a result, Cole Anthony took his spot in the lineup. Anthony has played well during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and shooting 43.5% from deep. That said, if Fultz doesn't suit up on Monday night, Anthony is worth starting in every fantasy format imaginable.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) was a late scratch for the team's game on Thursday and is now questionable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He's currently dealing with left knee swelling, so the team will likely wait and see if the swelling goes down when he wakes up on Saturday morning. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the situation for any updates. If he can't play, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony should see more minutes while Gary Harris and Anthony Black could see some more opportunities off of the bench as well.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is a late scratch from the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. This is a bit surprising as Fultz wasn't on the injury report coming into this game. However, the Magic have decided to pull Fultz from the game due to knee swelling. At the moment, it's uncertain if Fultz is going to miss more time than just this game. Gary Harris will move into the starting five and have increased value with Fultz unavailable for this game.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Magic have been eliminated from the postseason, so they will rest all their starters in this game. It's possible that the starters don't play again over the final three games. If that's true, Fultz has rebounded nicely this season after a few injury plagued campaigns. The expectation is that Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs will play a majority of the point guard minutes with Fultz out.