Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was a participant in the Magic's Saturday morning shootaround, expressing upfront joy and excitement about his potential return from a 10-game low back strain-caused absence versus the Detroit Pistons.
Magic guard Jalen Suggs wasn’t coy about his potential return to the court Saturday before Orlando hosted the Pistons at Kia Center.
The Orlando Magic have seen their share of unfortunate injury luck this season. While they recently welcomed Paolo Banchero back in the lineup, and as well as getting Franz Wagner back from injury, they suffered another injury scare on Saturday.
Suggs is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after missing Orlando's previous 10 outings due to a back injury. However, Suggs' participation in shootaround is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
Jalen Suggs will return to the court tonight against Detroit after missing the past 10 games with a low back strain, the Magic announced (via Twitter).
Suggs (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Pistons. Suggs has missed the last 10 games for the Magic and will make his return to the floor Saturday at home against Detroit. The 23-year-old defensive-minded guard is vital to Orlando's success and will be a welcome addition back into the rotation.
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The fourth-year guard is 'feeling better' and 'itching to get back onto the court' as he works through his rehab.
Michigan basketball alumnus Franz Wagner scored 25 points in the fourth as the Detroit Pistons' slim lead evaporated in a 121-113 loss to the Magic.
Suggs left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 121-113 win over the Pistons due to a left knee injury, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
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