Orlando’s fantasy path hinges on health and volume. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero form a high-usage core, with Desmond Bane’s addition promising floor spacing and efficient scoring. The team’s 50.5-win line underscores a health-driven leap from 41-41; a healthy core plus added shooting could push toward mid-50s in a softened East. For fantasy, Wagner’s multi-cat appeal and Banchero’s efficient scoring carry the most upside, while Suggs’ injury history tempers expectations. Cory Joseph and Tyus Jones bring backcourt depth, Mo Wagner adds frontcourt insurance, and Wendell Carter Jr. anchors categories like rebounds and blocks. Isaac’s health remains the wild card; if he stays healthy, Orlando could stretch its ceiling, but risk stays elevated.

In nine-cat, Bane’s Memphis baseline loyalty would compress Orlando’s top options, shifting early-season leans toward Wagner and Banchero. Suggs remains a dicey late-round flyer unless he proves a steady 30-minute path. The backcourt mix with Joseph and Jones should guard against catastrophic injuries, while Carter Jr. remains the safe floor. Desmond Bane’s presence would keep the offense humming without demanding excessive shot volume from the Orlando stars, potentially preserving a 5-7 category pedestal for Wagner and Banchero as the season unfolds.