Jamal Cain News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Goes for season-high 20 points Cain totaled 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Friday's 127-103 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Cain scored a season-high 20 points, albeit against an opponent that seemingly gave up before the game even started. Although Cain has been able to carve out a spot in the rotation, this performance should be viewed as more of an outlier, given that he had scored single digits in the previous four games.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

MAGIC at BULLS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 10, 2026

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto

Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Wednesday Cain (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Cain exited Monday's win over the Pistons in the second quarter and did not return due to a left calf contusion. However, the 27-year-old forward will be back in action Wednesday. Over four appearances in April, he has averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Cain (calf) is expected to play Wednesday against Minnesota, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Cain made it through shootaround and "should be good to go" according to coach Jamahl Mosley. Cain, who is listed as questionable, holds averages of 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes over his last seven outings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Cain is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota with a left calf contusion.

Impact Cain left Monday's win over the Pistons in the second quarter with the injury and was unable to return. If his absence extends into Wednesday, Tristan da Silva could pick up a few extra minutes.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Monday Cain exited Monday's 123-107 win over the Pistons in the second quarter due to a left calf contusion and did not return, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two...

Impact Cain checked out with 8:29 remaining in the second quarter and never checked back in after being deemed doubtful to return. He can be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves until Orlando offers an update on his status.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return Monday Cain is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf contusion, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

Impact Cain logged just over 11 minutes before exiting due to the calf injury. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in eight points off bench Cain totaled eight points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Cain was coming off a strong 17-point showing Wednesday against the Hawks, but he was unable to replicate that type of offensive production Friday night. Still, he managed to contribute across the board, which included dishing out a season-high four assists. Cain is averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last five matchups, all off the bench.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks rout Magic 130-101 for 17th win in 19 games

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points, Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-101 for their 17th victory in their las...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

HAWKS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 1, 2026

APRIL 2 • YOUTUBE

Returning to bench Cain isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Cain drew a spot start Tuesday against the Cavs and took full advantage, as he put up 17 points in 32 minutes. However, he'll retreat to his usual bench role Thursday with Jalen Suggs back from an illness.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 17 points in start Cain finished Tuesday's 136-131 loss to the Cavaliers with 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes.

Impact Cain moved into the starting lineup, dropping a season-high 17 points, albeit in a losing effort. With both Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined yet again, Cain was given the starting nod for the first time this season, and certainly made the most of his opportunity. While we aren't running to add him, he is a name to watch, just in case this performance leads to an increased role moving forward.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 42 as Cavaliers defeat Magic 136-131 to extend winning streak to 4 games

Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points, James Harden added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 136-131 to extend their winning streak to four games

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Entering starting five Cain is starting Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Cain will draw his first start of the season with both Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined for Tuesday's matchup. Cain has appeared in nine games off the bench in March and is averaging 6.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to standard deal Cain agreed to a standard contract with the Magic on Friday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact After joining Orlando on a one-year, two-way deal in July, Cain has been upgraded to a standard contract and will be eligible to play in the postseason. The 27-year-old forward has averaged 3.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per contest across 27 appearances this season. He has logged double-digit minutes in four straight games and could remain in the rotation in the short term while Franz Wagner (ankle), Anthony Black (abdomen) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) are sidelined.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in rotation Cain provided two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Cain remained in the rotation, logging double-digit minutes for the second straight game. After spending the majority of the season on the bench, Cain has been handed a role of late, albeit a limited one. Despite the uptick in playing time, there is no reason to consider him a viable fantasy asset at this point.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Orlando, aims to stop 11-game slide

Indiana comes into the matchup against Orlando as losers of 11 straight games

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Sticks in rotation Tuesday Cain ended with one point (1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across nine minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Cain remained in the rotation, logging minutes for the fourth time in the past five games. To this point, he has offered nothing in terms of tangible production, scoring a total of just eight points during that five-game span. He can safely be left on the waiver wire in all formats.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal with Orlando The Magic signed Cain to a two-way contract Friday.

Impact After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Pelicans, Cain became an unrestricted free agent, which ultimately led to him joining his new squad. He began his NBA career with the Heat before playing for New Orleans during the 2024-25 campaign. He's averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds, shooting 45.9 percent from the floor and 33.6 percent from beyond the arc across the 81 games in three seasons in the league.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 18 points in finale Cain posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Cain finished as New Orleans' second-leading scorer during Sunday's regular-season finale. The 26-year-old two-way player will be a restricted free agent during the offseason, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 5.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks across 13.6 minutes per game in 37 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins and Carlson lift Thunder past Pelicans 115-100 in regular-season finale

Rookie Branden Carlson scored a season-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and three blocked three shots and the Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up the best regular season in franc...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 25 points Cain had 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 153-104 loss to the Heat.

Impact Due to New Orleans dealing with a laundry list of injuries to end the 2024-25 season, Cain has begun to receive increased playing time. The 26-year-old forward recorded season highs in points (25) and minutes played (35) in Friday's blowout loss. For the first time this season, Cain has scored double-digit points in three straight outings.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HEAT at PELICANS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 11, 2025

APRIL 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.

Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat defeated reeling and injury-depleted New Orleans 153-104 in what became the Pelicans’ most lopsided regular season loss...

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto

Hawks rout Magic 130-101 for 17th win in 19 games

Mitchell scores 42 as Cavaliers defeat Magic 136-131 to extend winning streak to 4 games

Indiana takes on Orlando, aims to stop 11-game slide

Wiggins and Carlson lift Thunder past Pelicans 115-100 in regular-season finale

Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.