Orlando Magic

Banchero will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday’s game against the Knicks in the second quarter due to a groin injury. He explained that the injury occurred when he jumped for a rebound and attempted to accelerate, experiencing soreness over multiple possessions before removing himself from the game. Banchero noted he was still able to move, and team trainers indicated that if the groin were torn, he wouldn’t be able to do anything — an encouraging early sign. Orlando has not yet provided a timeline for his return and will await imaging results before offering further clarity.

Fantasy Impact: The Magic will have a better understanding of Banchero’s injury severity once the MRI results are available. For now, he should be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of missed time depending on the outcome of the imaging.

Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3PT) and eight rebounds in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Carter did not quite match his big game from Monday night, but he was solid in the middle for the Magic nonetheless on Wednesday. Carter has reached double-digit points in all six of his games so far this month, averaging 14.8 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting 58.6% from the floor.