Jalen Suggs Out for Magic with Lower Back Injury
Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic is dealing with a lower back injury. He will not be playing in their upcoming games. The injury has kept him sidelined since January 3, 2025.
What It Means
This injury is a setback for both Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic. Suggs has been averaging 16.4 points per game this season, contributing significantly to the team’s offense. His presence on the court will be missed as he also averages 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
The Magic will need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Suggs’ absence. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Gary Harris are likely candidates to see more minutes in his absence. Caldwell-Pope averages 31 minutes per game, while Harris plays about 16 minutes per game.
