Hoop DossierJalen Suggs
Orlando Magic · Guard · 6′5″ 205 lb · age 25 · Gonzaga · 6th season
3 games this season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at TOR. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 2nd on ORL in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
37 items · 8 sources this season- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Late in the fourth quarter, Jalen Suggs went up for a fast-break layup, appeared to stop, and was clearly in pain on the floor. Rossman-Reich called it potentially very serious. No diagnosis was given.
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 20:10 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 6 points ·
- With about two minutes left, Jalen Suggs got a steal near midcourt. On the two-on-one break he went up for a layup, appeared to stop going up, missed, and immediately clutched his knee. The host was unsure whether it was the right or left knee and said 'left knee, I believe'. at 26:44
- At recording time, about 11:30 p.m. ET Sunday, the extent of Suggs's injury was not known. The host said the prognosis would be discussed the next day. at 27:37
- The host's own fear, not a diagnosis: he said it 'certainly looked like' the kind of non-contact injury associated with a torn ACL. He said he hopes it is not, and that it 'seems like' Suggs will miss major time. at 27:56
- Late in the game, as the offense came alive, Suggs looked more like his defensive-disruptor self and made several big plays on the ball. at 26:50
- The host says Black has looked stronger than Suggs if the Magic must choose between the two. Suggs had 4 points on 2-for-8 shooting in 33:55, with 6 assists and 4 turnovers, and the host says he has been 'all over the place'. at 29:53
- The Magic have an open roster spot. If Suggs's injury is very serious, the host imagines they will try Jevon Carter in the rotation. He also imagines the open spot will be filled sooner rather than later. at 30:55
“BREAKTHROUGH: Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner DELIVERS in Madison Square Garden | Magic FIND identity” · listen ↗
- Bluesky Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social) · Report ·
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic top the Knicks on the road for their 1st win under Sean Sweeney while Jalen Suggs suffers an injury: “(He) willed us to victory down the stretch, for sure,” Orlando’s Anthony Black said about Franz Wagner.
also reported by Locked On Magic host
- RotoWire Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com · Report ·
Jalen Suggs: Helped to locker room — Suggs went down with an apparent right knee injury during Sunday's game against the Knicks and needed to be helped to the locker room, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
The #Magic are starting Jase Richardson, Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. at New York tonight.
- Podcast The Zach Lowe Show host · Rumor · name not confirmed around the league
A host or guest Zach thinks a dramatic Orlando move is coming, either Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner, in season or next summer, because of big long-term salaries Banchero].
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 1:05:10 · listen ↗
- Bluesky Keith Smith (@keithsmithnba.bsky.social) · Report ·
I missed it live, but seeing the replay it looks like Jalen Suggs might have suffered a serious knee injury tonight too.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Other Magic shooters from three vs Minnesota: Franz Wagner 1-for-6 (the host says he has become more of a volume shooter), da Tristan da Silva 1-for-7, Jalen Suggs 1-for-4. at 18:10
- The host questions Sean Sweeney's matchup choices of Jalen Suggs on Anthony Edwards and Franz Wagner on LaMelo Ball. He thinks you need size on Edwards, who got downhill, drew help and collapsed the paint, though he says the Magic defended Edwards pretty well in a lot of ways. at 30:21
“WARNING SIGNS: Orlando Magic struggle to PIECE team together, fall to 0-2 in opening homestand” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
The host watched Jalen Suggs struggle to chase Alexander-Walker around screens. He says the team wants to win at the point of attack.
“PRESSURE: Orlando Magic seeking IDENTITY after opening night loss” at 8:17 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
Jalen Suggs, whom the host called 'awful', had 6 points on 2-for-8 shooting, missed both threes, and had 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers and a minus-13.
“QUESTIONS: Orlando Magic DEFENSE falters in season opener | What is SUSTAINABLE and CORRECTIBLE?” at 18:35 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
The host calls this a Suggs, Paolo and Franz Wagner availability issue.
“Big Preseason Changes + Why Sandro Mamukelashvili signed with the Lakers” at 4:58 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Host prediction: Jalen Suggs will have the highest net rating among rotation players, as he did last year. at 21:55
- The host expects no trade-deadline deals; Goga may be dealt. The Suggs–Black decision likely waits until the offseason, and the Magic will mostly stand pat. at 29:43
“BOLD PREDICTIONS: Why the Orlando Magic are POISED for success this season” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
New actions: Wagner runs dribble handoffs to Paolo Banchero going downhill, and the team runs Spain pick-and-rolls with Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane, one popping to the three-point line.
“PRESEASON FINALE: Orlando Magic SHOW potential and pitfalls in WIN over Miami Heat” at 14:53 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 5 points ·
- Philip Rossman-Reich: Based on how quickly Jalen Suggs ramped up, the host suspects both Black and Isaac will play Friday, adding 'we'll see.' at 4:39
- Philip Rossman-Reich: The host describes Suggs as healthy now and says Black 'might be' healthy. at 10:53
- Philip Rossman-Reich: Suggs has not yet been seen alongside Paolo Banchero. at 7:36
- Philip Rossman-Reich: The host suspects a Suggs and Paolo Banchero pairing is what the Magic will want to use. at 7:36
- Jalen Suggs (reported): The host thinks Jalen Suggs said the offense right now is really simple. The host adds his own view that complexity will be added later. at 20:04
“LAST CHANCE: What is left to LEARN for the Orlando Magic in their last preseason game?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report · around the league
Finale by quarter: Q1, Cavs 2 of 9 from three and allowed 35, helped by a Jalen Suggs buzzer-beater Jaylon Tyson. Q2: 3 of 10, allowed 37. Q3: 1 of 5, allowed 36. Q4: 5 of 11, allowed 24.
“Cleveland Cavaliers Drop Preseason Finale; Any Cause for Concern?” at 10:06 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 8 points ·
- Jalen Suggs made his preseason debut in the 2026-10-13 win over Cleveland after missing time with an illness. He had 9 points on 3-for-4 shooting, all from three, plus 5 rebounds and a couple of assists. at 3:50
- Suggs played only 12 of 48 minutes, by far the fewest of the regular rotation players. The host said the team is clearly easing him back in. at 24:53
- The host said the thesis of the Magic's offseason was that the starting lineup of Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr is one of the league's best. at 2:49
- With Suggs back, Suggs guarded Donovan Mitchell to start, and Jace Richardson came off the bench instead of chasing Mitchell or Peyton Watson. at 4:37
- Jace Richardson started the first two preseason games with Suggs out, which the host found a little surprising. In this game he was the first player off the bench to replace Suggs. at 27:09
- The host said Richardson's struggles will still be on defense because he is small and teams attack him. He would rather pair Richardson with Noah Penda, Wagner and Suggs than with Vucevic as the center behind him. at 27:55
- Jalen Suggs (reported): Jalen Suggs, as paraphrased by the host, said the team is trying to master the basics now so it is ready when more complexity is layered on during the season. at 10:14
- Host prediction: the 10-man rotation won't last. He expects one of Paolo Banchero or Wagner on the floor at all times, and two of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs and Bane on the floor for most minutes. at 25:30
“WHOLE AGAIN: Orlando Magic dominate as Jalen Suggs' return brings Picture into FOCUS” · listen ↗
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
#Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) and Jonathan Isaac are both OUT tonight against the Cavaliers. Jalen Suggs is AVAILABLE and will make his preseason debut at Kia Center.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- The host says the Magic missing Desmond Bane was probably a bigger deal against Cleveland because they were also without Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. He says Bane has played one game. No reason for Bane's absence is given. at 15:16
- The host states, without hedging, that Jalen Suggs will be ready for opening night. He contrasts this with last year, when Suggs was coming off a knee injury. at 28:56
“CHECKUP: Where the Orlando Magic STAND at preseason's midpoint | What the Magic have left to PROVE” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @NYK W | 34 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 23 | MIN L | 34 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 21 | ATL L | 32 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 66 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @DET L | 36 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 1 | DET L | 38 min | 7 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 29 | @DET L | 37 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 27 | DET W | 35 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 25 | DET W | 33 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 22 | @DET L | 32 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 19 | @DET W | 36 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 17 | CHA W | 22 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 15 | @PHI L | 37 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @BOS L | 38 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 7 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @CHI W | 20 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 8 | MIN W | 25 min | 11 pts | 0 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 6 | DET W | 34 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 12 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @NOP W | 34 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 3 | @DAL W | 31 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 9 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 1 | ATL L | 26 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 31 | PHX W | 38 min | 20 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @TOR L | 26 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 26 | SAC W | 34 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 21 | LAL L | 34 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @CHA L | 22 min | 9 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 17 | OKC L | 33 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @ATL L | 28 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 14 | @MIA W | 34 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 12 | WAS W | 34 min | 28 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 11 | CLE W | 32 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @MIL W | 24 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @MIN W | 29 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 5 | DAL W | 31 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 3 | WAS W | 26 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | DET L | 26 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 26 | HOU L | 13 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @SAC W | 20 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 11 | MIL L | 35 min | 16 pts | 1 reb | 10 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 9 | MIL W | 27 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 10 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | UTA W | 34 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 5 | BKN W | 29 min | 15 pts | 11 reb | 11 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @OKC L | 25 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @SAS L | 32 min | 5 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 30 | TOR W | 33 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 10 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @MIA W | 29 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CLE L | 27 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 24 | CLE L | 24 min | 9 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @CHI L | 20 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 31 | @IND W | 25 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 13 | NYK L | 29 min | 26 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 9 | MIA W | 31 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @NYK L | 32 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 5 | MIA W | 28 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 3 | SAS L | 27 min | 24 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 1 | CHI W | 30 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @DET W | 34 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 25 | @PHI W | 16 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 11 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 22 | NYK W | 32 min | 26 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 20 | LAC W | 26 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 18 | GSW W | 32 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 14 | BKN W | 28 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @NYK W | 26 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 9 | BOS L | 29 min | 20 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 7 | BOS W | 21 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @ATL L | 20 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @WAS W | 19 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @DET L | 21 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @PHI L | 21 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | ATL L | 19 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 22 | MIA W | 17 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
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- Came true Philip Rossman-Reich: Jalen Suggs will be available on opening night.
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