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.
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.
Over two weeks have passed since Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs left the floor in a wheelchair with a low back strain. Now, the fourth-year guard is "feeling better" and "itching to get back onto the court" as he works through his rehab.
Jalen Suggs can’t wait any longer. The Magic guard, who’s missed the past 10 games due to a low back strain, is ready to return to the court and help Orlando get back on track with the NBA All-Star break quickly approaching.
Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.
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).
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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.
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.