Banchero isn't expected to be re-evaluated until the end of November at the earliest as he recovers from an oblique injury, but the third-year star thinks he can be back in the Magic lineup before Christmas, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. "This isn't from the medical team or anything, but the way I feel and I've been feeling, I think before Christmas," Banchero said Monday. "Maybe that's a week before, a couple days before. I think I can get back before Christmas."

Isaac has graded as a stout two-way rebounder during his time on the court this season, ranking in the 89th percentile for offensive rebounding percentage and 83rd percentile for defensive rebounding percentage, per Second Spectrum.

Wagner is averaging 28.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists on 45.9/33.3/86.8 percent shooting across his last six games.

Wagner is a candidate to earn an All-Star nod in the 2024-25 season, according to Jeremy Woo of ESPN.

There is optimism regarding the possibility of Suggs signing a contract extension with the Magic before the Oct. 21 deadline, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Suggs praised Orlando on Monday, saying "this place raised me...I can't wait to come on the court and show how appreciative and grateful I am for this place and everything they've done for me," Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Isaac gained approximately 30 pounds of muscle this offseason, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

The Magic still have faith in Carter, and they've made it clear that he'll be a valuable piece of the roster heading into the 2024-25 season, Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily reports.

Suggs must improve on offense if he wants to take over the role of starting point guard for the 2024-25 season, Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry relays.

Banchero was considered a realistic option to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

The Pelicans are looking to acquire a center via trade in the offseason and have set their sights on Carter, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

The Magic are exploring the possibility of signing Isaac to a contract extension before the start of the 2024-25 season, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

Harris is set to draw interest from a plethora of teams in free agency this offseason, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.

Bitadze has drawn interest from multiple contending teams, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.

Bitadze is mentioned as a potential candidate if the Knicks decide to add a player with their mid-level exception during free agency, Fred Katz of The Athletic speculates.

Fultz is set to enter free agency but wants to stay with the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. "I definitely want to be a part of it," he said of the future when asked about what he wants to do with his next move. "They [welcomed] me with open arms here. They've been very supportive of me through all the ups and downs that I've had on and off the court."

Bitadze is among the centers the Suns could target in the offseason with a veteran's minimum contract, according to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports.

Bitadze is among the free agents who could fit with the Pistons for the 2024-25 season, according to Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press.

Bitadze is being linked with a potential return to Europe ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

Wagner is among the current NBA players who have been included in Germany's 16-man preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, according to Eurohoops.

Wagner is among the current NBA players who have been included in Germany's 16-man preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, according to Eurohoops.

Wagner could be an interesting addition for the 76ers if they decide to sign a backup center during the offseason, Keith Smith of Spotrac speculates.

Bitadze could be an interesting addition for the 76ers if they decide to sign a backup center during the offseason, Keith Smith of Spotrac speculates.

Wagner is among the players who could have hurt his stock during the 2024 NBA Playoffs right before becoming a free agent, Frank Urbina of HoopsHype analyzes.

Bitadze could return to the Magic for the 2024-25 season on a team-friendly deal, Mark Deeks of HoopsHype speculates.