Suggs (rest) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs had gotten the night off Thursday against Charlotte, given that it was the second night of a back-to-back set. The 2021 first-rounder has yet to reach the 25-minute barrier after missing the preseason while recovering from knee surgery. Suggs has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per contest across four games this season, and his return will force Anthony Black to the second unit in all likelihood.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play Thursday
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Suggs (rest) won't play Thursday against Charlotte.
Suggs played 21 minutes Wednesday against the Pistons with eight points, five assists, two rebounds, one block and two steals. He'll be held out for injury maintenance Thursday for the second leg of this back-to-back set, as the Magic continue to take a cautious approach. With Suggs out, Anthony Black and Tyus Jones could see more reps in the backcourt Thursday.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Off injury report for Monday
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Suggs (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers.
Suggs was held out Saturday as a precaution, but that won't lead to a multi-game absence since he carries no injury designation ahead of Monday's contest. The young guard has played fewer than 20 minutes in each of his first two outings this season, so a (strategically) limited workload should still be expected.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play vs. Chicago
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Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Suggs will miss the matchup against Chicago, with the team taking a cautious approach with its star guard. Orlando will likely lean on Tyus Jones, Anthony Black and Jase Richardson to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Not expected to play Saturday
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Suggs will likely miss Saturday's game against the Bulls, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley and his coaching staff are taking the cautious approach with Suggs to start the 2025-26 campaign. The defensive-minded guard likely won't play in the second game of a back-to-back set after playing against the Hawks on Friday.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Starting Wednesday
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Suggs is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against Miami, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs underwent knee surgery back in March, which caused him to miss the preseason. However, he'll be out there for Opening Night alongside Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter. He could have some minutes restrictions in his first game back, so he's a risky target in daily fantasy leagues.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Iffy for Opening Night
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Suggs (knee) is questionable for Opening Night against the Heat on Wednesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs has been able to do 5-on-5 full-contact drills in practice, and Orlando will see how he responds before deciding on his availability. "Today was a good day," Mosley said. "Yesterday was a good day. He's responding well." If Suggs doesn't get the green light to suit up, the Magic will likely rely on Tyus Jones and Anthony Black to pick up the slack.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Trending in right direction
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Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs was "able to do a little bit of contact" during Tuesday's practice, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
This practice included some three-on-three work, which is a positive step in the right direction. As for Suggs' status for Thursday's preseason finale and Opening Night on Oct. 22, Mosley said the team will monitor how his knee responds to the increased workload.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Continues non-contact work
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Suggs (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs went through a non-contact workout Wednesday, but that doesn't indicate he's taken a significant step forward in his recovery from the left knee surgery he had in March. The Magic are hopeful that the 2021 first-rounder will be ready to roll for Opening Night, though his status very much remains up in the air. It's possible Suggs won't see any preseason action this fall, and Tyus Jones would likely fill the void at point guard if Suggs can't go for the start of the regular season.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Confirmed out for Saturday
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Suggs (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Miami, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
No surprise here, as Suggs has said he's targeting a return on Opening Night on Oct. 22. At this point, it would be a surprise to see him suit up at all in the preseason, as he's been limited to non-contact work at practice.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Goes through non-contact drills
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Suggs (knee) participated in non-contact drills during Tuesday's practice, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Suggs is recovering from surgery on his left knee that he underwent on March 4. He's currently targeting the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 22 against the Heat to get back on the floor. He appears to be making progress toward accomplishing that goal. The Gonzaga product appeared in 35 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 41 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from three-point range.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Targeting return for opening night
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Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Monday that Suggs (knee) is aiming to return for the start of the regular season, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Suggs underwent season-ending surgery on his left knee in March and has been rehabbing with the goal of returning healthy for the 2025-26 season. Weltman said the guard's participation in training camp will be monitored closely by the medical staff, with hopes he can see some preseason action, but the priority is to have him ready for the start of the regular season. Suggs played 35 regular-season games last year, averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 41 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from three.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Officially out for season
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The Magic announced Tuesday that Suggs has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee.
The procedure also involved a mosaicplasty to repair the trochlear joint surface. After missing 10 consecutive contests due to a back injury, Suggs returned to action Jan. 25 against the Pistons but played only 16 minutes before suffering what was initially described as a quadriceps contusion. In mid-February, Suggs was able to run again and appeared to be ramping up for game action, but he experienced discomfort in his left knee and was shut down after an MRI revealed that the point guard was dealing with a trochlea injury. The trio of Suggs, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner played just six games together in 2024-25, with their poor health being a significant factor in the team's disappointing start to the campaign following a 47-win season. Suggs is expected to make a full recovery ahead of training camp in the fall.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Timetable for return uncertain
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wednesday that he has "no update" on Suggs' status, though the Magic haven't provided any indication that the point guard will miss the rest of the season, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
Suggs has missed the last 13 games due to a left quad contusion, and Williams inferred from Mosley's comments that the 23-year-old remains limited to taking part in non-contact portions of practice. Until Suggs is able to resume taking contact, he'll remain without a definitive target date for a return. The defensive-minded guard has played in 35 games this season, averaging career-high numbers in points (16.2), rebounds (4.0), three-pointers (2.2) and steals (1.5) per game.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Listed out again
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Suggs (quadriceps) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Suggs will be sidelined for a 13th straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. He should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game against Golden State.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Remains out Sunday
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Suggs (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs will miss a 12th straight game with the injury, and there's no clarity on when he might return to the hardwood. The Magic will play against the Cavaliers on Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if Suggs remains sidelined for a few more games at least.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Remains out Friday
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Suggs (quadricep) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Suggs will miss his 11th consecutive contest due to a left quad contusion. There is no clear timetable for the 23-year-old's return, though his next chance to play will come Sunday against Washington. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony should continue to receive an uptick in playing time with Suggs on the shelf.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Out again Thursday
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Suggs (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
Suggs will be sidelined for his 10th straight game, and the guard has missed 20 of Orlando's last 21 contests. Suggs was limited to the non-contact portions of Wednesday's practice, so it sounds like he's iffy at best to return Friday against the Grizzlies.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Remains limited in practice
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Tuesday that Suggs (quadricep) was able to run during practice but has yet to resume contact drills, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs missed the club's last nine outings leading up to the All-Star break due to a left quad contusion, and his limitations during practice bode poorly for his chances of returning for Thursday's game against Atlanta. The fourth-year pro has delivered a career-best year thus far, though availability has been a glaring issue of late, as he has missed 19 of the Magic's last 20 games. If Suggs remains on the shelf for Thursday, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black could see increased roles.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Suggs (quadriceps) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.
Suggs is expected to miss his ninth game in a row Wednesday. This will be the last game prior to the All-Star break, so it does make some sense for the Magic to exercise caution with the guard. Assuming he's out, Suggs' next chance to play will be Feb. 20 against Atlanta.
