Jase

Richardson

Suggs has missed Orlando’s last eight games, but he is expected to return to take on Cleveland. That will push Tristan da Silva back to the bench after a one-game stint as a starter. Jase Richardson should also lose out on minutes.

Richardson did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Nets, with his minutes mainly being absorbed by starters who were benched for the entire fourth quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Wizards. While the rookie should play rotation minutes on Friday, he’s only worth rostering in dynasty leagues.

Absent from the Magic injury report ahead of Wednesday’s win over the Nets, Richardson was announced as questionable to play during the first half and never checked in. His absence did not significantly affect the playing time of Orlando’s other reserves, as the starters played more after being benched for the entire fourth quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Wizards.

Absent from Orlando’s pregame injury report, it was announced during the first quarter that he’s dealing with a sore left ankle. The rookie is coming off his best game as a pro, having tallied 20 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Wizards. Jett Howard and Tyus Jones may pick up a few additional minutes if Richardson can’t go.

Richardson and the other Magic reserves were the reason why Orlando pulled to within two points with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Due to their effort, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley stuck with the reserves for the entire fourth quarter, which likely factored into their running out of steam late. But it was earned. In Richardson’s case, the rookie recorded his first 20-point game. And as the Magic await the returns of Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, he’ll continue to have opportunities to contribute off the bench.

Due to back spasms, Bane had to leave Monday’s loss to the Raptors briefly before returning. He still played 30 minutes in Toronto. If Bane cannot play on Wednesday, Jase Richardson’s playing time would likely increase. He would only be worth the streaming risk if allowed to start.

After initially being listed as probable, da Silva has been cleared to return from a four-game absence. Rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson took on extra minutes with da Silva sidelined, but both will lose the little streaming value they held with da Silva back.

Da Silva is on track to return after missing Orlando’s last four games. His absence resulted in rookie Noah Penda picking up additional minutes off the bench. While he didn’t do enough to affect redraft leagues, Penda will continue to have value in dynasty formats. Jase Richardson’s playing time will also decrease with da Silva available.

da Silva’s continued absence means Jase Richardson will continue to see a bump in minutes off the bench. Richardson has been a decent source of reserve offense over Orlando’s last four games, but he hasn’t done enough to make him worth streaming.

Da Silva will miss a third straight game, which should once again ensure Jase Richardson of extended minutes off the bench. Richardson most recently played 23 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, but he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.