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Jalen Suggs was forced to exit in a wheelchair 🙏 Back Injury

JANUARY 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Magic's Jalen Suggs leaves game against Raptors in wheelchair because of back spasms

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was taken off the court in a wheelchair because of back spasms in the first half Friday night in a victory over the Toronto Raptors

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Heads to locker room on wheelchair Suggs exited Friday's game against the Raptors on a wheelchair due to an apparent back injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Suggs took a fall and immediately favored his back Friday, and he had trouble standing on his own before heading to the locker room on a wheelchair. In his absence, Cole Anthony and Cory Joseph should handle point guard duties for the Magic.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 24 points in loss Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Ivey injures leg in 4th quarter in Pistons' victory over the Magic

Jaden Ivey sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury after scoring 22 points in the Detroit Pistons’ 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night

JANUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Wednesday Suggs (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, source reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Suggs (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Suggs (wrist) participated in Tuesday's practice, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Orlando in conference matchup

Detroit hosts Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

The Magic pull off another big comeback, this time from 21 points down to beat the Nets

The comeback Magic did it again

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Suggs sustained a right wrist sprain during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Nets and will not return. He'll finish the game with eight points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5...

Impact The Magic will be without one of their top options for the remainder of the matchup, and Suggs will likely undergo further testing ahead of Wednesday's game against Detroit. With the 23-year-old sidelined, Jett Howard, Cole Anthony and Trevelin Queen are all candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong from deep as leading scorer Suggs recorded 27 points (10-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 108-85 loss to New York.

Impact Suggs led the way for Orlando on the offensive end Friday, pacing the Magic in scoring and threes made despite only playing 26 minutes in a blowout loss. Suggs has connected on four or more threes in eight outings, tallying 25 or more points in seven contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 108-85 win over Magic

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and nine assists, Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a 108-85 win over th...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Herro makes go-ahead jumper with 0.5 seconds left as Heat beat Magic 89-88

Tyler Herro hit a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Game-high 29 points Thursday 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.

Impact Suggs was the leading scorer Thursday in a game that saw neither team eclipse 90 points. However, Suggs' struggles from beyond the arc continued and has over his last five games he's gone just 8-for-39 from threes. 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Da Silva's late 3 preserves Magic's 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit for a 108-104 victory over the...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Will play Monday Suggs (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Suggs suffered a right ankle sprain during the Magic's 105-99 loss to the Thunder this past Thursday and didn't play Saturday against the Heat, so he may face some restrictions. Before the injury, Suggs was on a roll, averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 32.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call to face Boston 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...

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Orlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Questionable to face Celtics Suggs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Suggs was sidelined for Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Heat due to a left ankle sprain, and he's iffy to play Monday. Anthony Black would be slated to start at point guard if Suggs is unable to play.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum's 43-point game

Boston visits the Orlando Magic after Jayson Tatum scored 43 points in the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

Add Moritz Wagner to Orlando’s rapidly expanding injury list

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 2...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Ruled out Suggs (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Magic's Jalen Suggs leaves game against Raptors in wheelchair because of back spasms

Jaden Ivey injures leg in 4th quarter in Pistons' victory over the Magic

Detroit faces Orlando in conference matchup

The Magic pull off another big comeback, this time from 21 points down to beat the Nets

Knicks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 108-85 win over Magic

Herro makes go-ahead jumper with 0.5 seconds left as Heat beat Magic 89-88

Da Silva's late 3 preserves Magic's 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum's 43-point game

Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat