Howard has missed Orlando's last three games after spraining his ankle during a January 10 loss to the Bucks. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, even with the Magic still playing without Franz Wagner (oblique).
Wagner (oblique) has been cleared to resume taking contact, and the Magic are hopeful that he'll be ready to make his return to game action in 7-to-10 days, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports.
Anthony had no assists filling in for Jalen Suggs (back) Friday, but led the Magic in points against the Celtics. The 24-year-old point guard had 23 points on 15 shots including 2-of-5 from behind the 3-point line. Anthony also managed to pull down seven rebounds. He only had two turnovers, but was -19 in 31 minutes in the 27-point loss to Boston. Anthony will continue to provide fantasy value as long as Suggs and Franz Wagner (oblique) are still out.
Wagner has been sidelined since December 6. His injury listing was recently changed from "torn right oblique" to "return to competition conditioning." He's been doing individual on-court work, most recently going through an extended workout following Orlando's pregame shootaround on Friday. Tristan da Silva will remain a starter until Wagner is cleared to return.
Orlando is 23-19 despite both Wagner and Paolo Banchero missing significant time