Magic Injury Report: Jalen Suggs Return Close?

The Orlando Magic has dealt with numerous injuries this season. But one key player could be back as early as tonight.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 1, 2022

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic has been one of the most injured teams in the league so far this season, but one player is eyeing a return very soon.

After being out for the past five games with an ankle sprain, second-year guard Jalen Suggs is questionable Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Suggs, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, played in just 48 games last year due to injury and even got hurt during the preseason this year.

Suggs had been wearing a boot on the sideline in the first few games of his absence, but he no longer sports it, leading many to believe his healing process is reaching the end. With Suggs being listed as questionable for Tuesday's game, it could be a welcomed return for the former Gonzaga Bulldog.

His return is needed, considering the fact that the team is without Markelle Fultz (toe) and Cole Anthony (oblique) for the foreseeable future. On top of that, Jonathan Isaac (knee), Moe Wagner (ankle) and Gary Harris (knee) do not have a timetable for their return.

However, there is concern that Suggs might be returning too quickly from injury. The only way to find out if those concerns are realized is if he plays in the game.

The Magic play the Thunder tonight at 8 p.m. at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

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Published Nov 1, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.