Melvin

Frazier Jr.

They let go of Olivier Sarr to make room for him, and Sarr was probably just playing too well for their liking. Under normal circumstances, Frazier wouldn’t have an immediate spot in the rotation, but it is the Thunder, so you never know. Frazier Jr. was the 35th pick in the 2018 draft and appeared in 29 games for the Magic from 2018-2020, but most recently got time in the G-League, where he averaged 13.1 points per game this season.

In typical Thunder fashion, they’re waiving a player who double-doubled in 39 minutes of action last night and has scored in double figures in five straight. If we’ve learned anything from this team, it’s that Frazier Jr. could easily start tonight as OKC is notorious for throwing their brand new signings in their starting lineup not even a day after inking them to a deal. Your guess on who their first five will be tonight is as good as ours.

Regardless of where Frazier winds up, he won’t be worth monitoring in fantasy hoops.

He’ll be available, but there are no guarantees he’ll get out there.

He is not a part of the rotation in Orlando.

There’s no fantasy impact here with Frazier out of the rotation.

Even if Frazier is cleared to play, it’s highly unlikely that he cracks the rotation.

He was headed for a DNP-CD, anyway.

D.J. Augustin, who came off the bench, hit 7-of-10 shots for 22 points and six assists, and James Ennis, Wesley Iwundu, Markelle Fultz, Vic Law and Melvin Frazier Jr. all finished in double digits tonight. The Magic are hoping to get Terrence Ross, Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon healthy for the playoffs, but if any of them sit out against the Bucks, guys like Augustin, Ennis and Iwundu might be in play for DFS.

He shot 3-of-5 from the field with a pair of 3-pointers and a pair of steals. It’s nice to see him knock down shots in limited minutes, but nothing suggests he’ll suddenly be gifted a bigger role.