Goga Bitadze

Goga Bitadze is returning to the Orlando Magic on a three-year, $25 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Bitadze had been rumored to test the free agent market, but he'll remain in Orlando. He averaged 5.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in his first season with the Magic last year.

The New York Knicks are a team who could show interest in Goga Bitadze.

Fantasy Impact

This would be the case if the Knicks either lose Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency or trade Mitchell Robinson. Bitadze averaged close to five points and five rebounds per game this past year in his second season with Orlando.

Goga Bitadze scored two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3PT) to go along with five rebounds, two assists and three blocks in the 109-92 loss for the Magic against the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

With Paolo Banchero (illness) sidelined, Bitadze saw the spot start in his absence but only played 19 minutes. He did record an impressive three blocks in the limited playing time, but likely remains off the fantasy radar even if he sees another spot start.

Goga Bitadze scored four points (2-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), to go along with eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals through 26 minutes in Sunday's 114-97 loss against the Boston Celtics.

Fantasy Impact

While Goga was limited offensively, he made up for it with his rebounding and stocks (combined steals and blocks). Bitadze has blocked three or more shots in three out of his last four games, making him a strong interior defender moving forward. Goga will look to keep this defensive intensity going against the Heat on Wednesday.

Goga Bitadze totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3PT), five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in the Magic’s 130-125 win over the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact

Bitadze scored 3.0 points in the Magic’s win over the Wizards, further demonstrating his underwhelming scoring upside; however, he was able to salvage his production line by displaying his value as a multi-categorical contributor with 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks. He is a viable streaming option in most season-long leagues for those looking to bolster their production in rebounds, blocks, and scoring efficiency. Bitadze has a respectable production floor, but given his somewhat inflated price point, he may lack the upside needed to warrant serious consideration in daily formats. He could, however, have some appeal should he have a plus matchup. Bitadze has a usage rate of 12.9 percent, a plus-minus of 4.9, and averages 20.2 minutes, 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc.