Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic: preview and player stats (Dec 26, 2026)

Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Wednesday that Leonard (knee) is doing individual on-court work and is progressing well, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. The Raptors are expected to provide another update on Leonard's status in about one week, though it's encouraging to see how he's progressed thus far. Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja'Kobe Walter are candidates for increased playing time for as long as Leonard is sidelined.

Barnes (groin) is out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. The star forward is missing a fourth straight game with a groin strain. Ja'Kobe Walter should continue to take on additional playmaking responsibilites in Barnes' stead, while Collin Murray-Boyles should keep starting at power forward.

Jackson-Davis is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to an illness. Jackson-Davis is missing both ends of Toronto's back-to-back set with the ailment. Jamison Battle should handle a larger role in the frontcourt Thursday.

Bittle (foot) is listed as out for Monday's game against Memphis. Bittle has been battling a foot injury for a couple of months. It's unknown when the rookie will be cleared to suit up for the Raptors, so he should be considered week-to-week for now.

Injury/Illness - Right Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Suggs (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Milwaukee. Suggs hasn't seen the court since Oct. 25 after suffering a right knee injury, but the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a clear sign he's trending in the right direction. However, he'll presumably need to clear a few more hurdles in shootaround and warmups to get the green light to suit up Friday night.

Injury/Illness - Right High Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-10-24): Banchero is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Banchero left during Friday's loss against the Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, and follow-up tests have confirmed a high-ankle sprain for the fifth-year forward. With an extended absence expected, the Magic will have to rely more heavily on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane offensively, and Tristan da Silva figures to be the top candidate to enter the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Banchero is sidelined.

Injury/Illness - Left Calf Strain (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Da Silva (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against Milwaukee. Da Silva is in danger of missing a third straight game with a left calf strain. Alex Morales, Goga Bitadze and Jase Richardson would continue to see more opportunities if da Silva is unable to go Friday night.

Injury/Illness - Left Shoulder Contusion (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Cain (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks. Cain was unable to go Wednesday against the Jazz due to a shoulder injury, but it appears as though he'll have a chance to return in time for Friday's clash. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

Injury/Illness - Left Knee Injury Management (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Isaac (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento. Isaac has yet to make his 2026-27 debut while continuing his rehab from a left knee injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Utah.

Injury/Illness - Right Partially Torn Hamstring (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-10-17): Penda was diagnosed with a partially torn right hamstring Saturday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Penda suffered the hamstring tear in Friday's 136-115 preseason win over the Heat. It's unknown how long the injury will keep the 21-year-old off the floor. However, since it's a different injury than the one he suffered in the same hamstring during training camp, the team may take a cautious approach regarding his return. Penda, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 3.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 12.8 minutes per outing in 59 regular-season games in 2025-26. While he's not expected to be a mainstay in the rotation throughout the 2026-27 campaign, his absence could open up a few minutes for Tristan Da Silva.

Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Recovery (2026-11-13, MIL@ORL). Prior reporting (2026-09-28): Team president Jeff Weltman said Monday that Nelson (ankle) remains about a month away from returning to the court after offseason surgery, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. With Nelson still in recovery mode from the left ankle surgery he underwent this summer, his path back to game action remains delayed for the early part of the season. The rookie big man is on a two-way contract with the Magic, so his short-term absence mainly affects his developmental timeline rather than Orlando's regular rotation.