Tristan

da Silva

Wagner is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons. His return means that Tristan da Silva will come off the bench.

Wagner did not play in Monday’s win over the Pistons, as it was Orlando’s second game in as many days. His return will push Tristan da Silva to the bench.

With Franz Wagner (ankle) sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back, da Silva will return to the starting unit for one game. He has been productive as a starter this year and should continue to produce in a larger role in this game.

Monday’s game is Orlando’s second in as many nights, so Wagner’s sitting is not a major surprise. His absence means a return to the starting lineup for Tristan da Silva, who is worth rostering in active fantasy leagues.

Available to play for the first time since February 11, Wagner logged 20 minutes as part of the Magic starting lineup. The rust was most evident in his perimeter shot, with Wagner missing all six of his three-point attempts. Tristan da Silva, a fixture in the starting lineup while Wagner was out, played 23 minutes off the bench and finished with nine points (2-of-5 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and one steal. Orlando has games on Friday and Sunday, with the second being the first of two in as many nights. We’ll see if Wagner gets one or two more games during championship week in Yahoo! default leagues.

Appearing in a game for the first time since February 11, Wagner is in the Magic starting lineup. His return pushes Tristan da Silva to the bench, but Wagner will be under an unspecified minutes limit.

Wagner, who last appeared in a game just before the All-Star break, is officially available for Wednesday’s game. He was used in a reserve role the last time he returned after an extended absence, so Tristan da Silva could remain with the starters for another game. And even if he doesn’t, the Magic are still without Anthony Black, so da Silva’s minutes should not take too significant of a hit.

Wagner hasn’t played since before the All-Star break and has only suited up four times since Dec. 8. Reports from Tuesday indicated that Wagner has progressed to 5-on-5, and it appears that he could be making his return against Atlanta. If he is back, Tristan da Silva will likely head back to the bench, though Wagner did come off the bench and played limited minutes in his two most recent appearances, so da Silva could maintain the role if they choose to do the same thing. Orlando is currently eighth in the East with seven games remaining in the regular season. Having Wagner healthy for the postseason will make them a difficult matchup for anyone.

Black will be sidelined for a 14th straight game, which means Tristan da Silva will continue to play a large role. However, Franz Wagner has been upgraded to questionable, so da Silva may see those extended minutes while coming off the bench.

Black and Wagner will remain out for another game, which means Tristan da Silva will get another start. With it unknown when Black or Wagner will be healthy enough to play, da Silva is worth rostering in 12-team leagues.