Suggs (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Suggs doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for his return to action after suffering the back injury on Jan. 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony should continue to start in the backcourt with Suggs out.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Remaining sidelined
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Suggs (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Suggs will miss his seventh straight contest Friday due to a back strain. The 23-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Denver.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Ruled out against Milwaukee
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Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The Magic will be without Suggs for a sixth straight game as the rising star deals with a back strain. Cole Anthony has been starting in place of Suggs, and that will likely be the case once again against Milwaukee. Anthony is coming off his best game as a starter this season, scoring 27 points in the win over the 76ers on Sunday.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Sits out practice
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Suggs (back) did not take part in Tuesday's practice, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs is progressing slowly, but this update doesn't bode well for his status against the Bucks on Wednesday. Suggs is currently without a timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful at best for that contest.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Ruled out for Sunday
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Suggs (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
The Magic announced Thursday that a timeline on Suggs' return would depend on how he responds to treatment for a low back strain, so it's no surprise that he'll remain sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set. After Sunday's contest, the Magic are off until Wednesday in Milwaukee, so if Suggs is able to practice Tuesday, he could get the green light to play against the Bucks. Cole Anthony is likely to start at point guard in Suggs' stead Sunday and makes for a good streaming option for fantasy managers looking for help in the points, three-pointers and assists categories.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play Thursday
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Suggs (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Despite participating in Wednesday's practice, Suggs will be unable to go for the Magic on Thursday due to a back strain. His next chance to play is Friday's game against the Bucks on the second leg of Orlando's back-to-back. In the star guard's absence, Cole Anthony should continue starting at point guard in a tough matchup against Minnesota.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Takes part in practice
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Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Suggs (back) was "just moving around a little bit" during Wednesday's practice, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. "Jalen's doing OK," Mosley said. "We're going to continue to evaluate him and see how he keeps responding to the different treatments that we're giving him."
Based on Mosley's comments, Suggs didn't appear to be a full participant in practice, so the third-year guard is likely trending toward missing a third straight game Thursday versus the Timberwolves in the front end of a back-to-back set. Cole Anthony has served as Orlando's starting point guard in Suggs' stead the past two contests, averaging 18.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 32.5 minutes between those games. Anthony will make for an appealing streaming option Thursday, assuming Suggs remains out.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play Sunday
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Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jazz.
Suggs suffered his injury against Toronto on Friday, and his back spasms will keep him out Sunday. With Anthony Black (back) also questionable, Cole Anthony and Cory Joseph could receive increased playing time. Suggs' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Heads to locker room in wheelchair
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Suggs exited Friday's game against the Raptors in a wheelchair due to an apparent back injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Suggs took a fall and immediately favored his back Friday, and he had trouble standing on his own before heading to the locker room in a wheelchair. In his absence, Cole Anthony and Cory Joseph should handle point guard duties for the Magic.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Scores 24 points in loss Wednesday
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Suggs provided 24 points (9-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 105-96 loss to Detroit.
Suggs has been forced to play a more prominent role on offense due to the absence of players such as Paolo Banchero (oblique), Franz Wagner (oblique) and Moritz Wagner (knee), but he's embraced the challenge. This was the third time he surpassed the 20-point mark over his last four appearances, and Suggs is averaging 18.8 points per game since the beginning of December. He's also having a career-best year as a scorer with 16.8 points per game in 2024-25, up from the 12.6 points per contest he averaged in 2023-24.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Suggs (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
As expected, Suggs has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up Wednesday after leaving Sunday's win over the Nets in the second quarter due to a right wrist sprain. In December, Suggs averaged 18.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.5 minutes per game across 12 appearances.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Expected to play Wednesday
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Suggs (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Suggs was forced out of Sunday's win over the Nets in the second quarter due to a right wrist sprain, but he practiced Tuesday and is expected to play Wednesday. In December, Suggs averaged 18.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.5 minutes per game across 12 appearances.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Goes through practice
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Suggs (wrist) participated in Tuesday's practice, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Anthony Black (back), on the other hand, was held out of practice. Suggs sustained a right wrist sprain during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Nets and wasn't able to return, but it sounds like he escaped with a mild injury. There will be more clarity on his status for Wednesday's game against Detroit when the Magic release their injury report Tuesday evening.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Game-high 29 points Thursday
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Suggs tallied 29 points (10-22 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 89-88 loss to the Heat.
Suggs led both teams in scoring Thursday in a game that saw neither team eclipse 90 points. However, Suggs' struggles from beyond the arc continued, as over his last five games he's gone just 8-for-39 from three. He also committed a game-high seven turnovers, and he's turned the ball over at least four times in four of his last five outings. Suggs is still adjusting to being the main offensive option for the Magic due to the absences of Paolo Banchero (oblique) and Franz Wagner (oblique). Suggs and the Magic will look to bounce back in the second leg of a back-to-back Friday against Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Game-time call to face Boston
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Suggs (ankle) will go through pregame warmups and will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Celtics, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs suffered a right ankle sprain during the Magic's 105-99 loss to the Thunder this past Thursday. He was held out of Saturday's game against the Heat, and his ability to play Monday will depend on how he feels after going through his pregame routine. If Suggs is unable to play, Anthony Black will likely be in the Magic's starting lineup for a second straight game.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Questionable to face Celtics
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Suggs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.
Suggs was sidelined for Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Heat due to a right ankle sprain, and he's iffy to play Monday. Anthony Black would likely be in line to start at point guard against the Celtics if Suggs is unable to play.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Ruled out
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Suggs (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Heat.
Suggs was listed as probable on Orlando's initial injury report but was downgraded to questionable Saturday morning and has officially been ruled out. The 23-year-old guard suffered an unspecified ankle injury in Thursday's game against OKC. Anthony Black will take Suggs' place in the starting lineup while Cory Joseph and Cole Anthony are candidates for expanded roles off the bench.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Downgraded to questionable
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Suggs (ankle) is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The Magic initially listed Suggs as probable, but he's since been downgraded to a game-time decision. The team figures to monitor the Gonzaga product closely in warmups before coming to a final decision on his availability for Saturday night.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Expected to play Saturday
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Suggs (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Suggs played just 17 minutes against the Thunder on Thursday due to a left ankle injury. However, it appears that the 23-year-old guard has avoided a serious injury and isn't expected to miss any further time.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Nearly double-doubles
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Suggs fouled out of Sunday's 100-91 loss to the Knicks after recording nine points (4-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.
Suggs was hot coming into Sunday's game on the offensive end, and while that wasn't the case in this loss, he made up for it with excellent playmaking and defense. He tied his career-best mark of three blocks, and he's been terrific throughout December with averages of 18.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, 2.3 steals and 2.4 three-pointers over his last seven games.
