The magic have struggled this season as injuries to key players have prevented them from gaining momentum. They have a 4-7 record heading into Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Bucks and will be looking for their first home win of the season.
Fortunately, they should have some reinforcements to help in their attempts to get back on track as the starting point guard. Jalen Suggs has been upgraded to available after missing the last eight games with a sprained right kneecap, the team announced (via Twitter).
The elite safety guard played in just three games before suffering the bone bruise and struggled out of the gate, scoring in double figures just once, though he recorded at least five assists in all three contests.
Suggs will come off the bench Friday in the back Anthony Blacknoted team (Link to Twitter).
Black played well in Suggs’ absence, averaging career highs in points (17.8), rebounds (6.0), assists (5.5) and steals (1.9) while making 43.6% of his threes. Black’s success, combined with his quick free will and team struggles, have led some to surprise if he could become available on the trade market as Orlando continues to search for answers.
Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva also available after working through a left shoulder contusion and a left calf strain, respectively.
