Orlando gets key injury info for Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs vs. Wizards

The Orlando Magic (2-4) received positive news ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Washington Wizards (1-4): Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs they were both removed from the team’s injury report Friday, signaling full availability as the five-game road trip continues (7 p.m. ET, MNMT).

Wagner was listed with a left heel contusion entering Thursday’s game in Charlotte. He started and led Orlando in scoring during a 123–107 win that snapped a four-game sweep, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal on 8-for-16 shooting, including 3-for-6 from three, in 34 minutes. He posted a team-best +23 plus/minus as the Magic controlled the second half to secure their second win of the season.

Suggs last appeared in Wednesday’s 135–116 loss to Detroit, recording eight points, five assists, two steals and a block in 21 minutes while shooting 1-for-4 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep. His removal from the report indicates the guard is ready to return to the backfield rotation as Orlando looks to improve on Thursday’s performance.

Jalen Suggs retired #Magic injury report for Saturday’s game in Washington.

So did Franz Wagner, who dealt with a left heel contusion Thursday in Charlotte.

Aside from Mo Wagner, clean sheet for Orlando: pic.tvitter.com/nH3BValvbK

— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) October 31, 2025

Magic removed Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs from injury report ahead of Wizards matchup

In six games, Wagner is averaging 22.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists with one steal per game. He is shooting 52.7% from the field and 44.0% from three in 34.8 minutes, continuing an efficient start that has fueled the Magic’s offense. Suggs averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and one steal through four games, while shooting 65.2% overall and 53.8% from three in 19.3 minutes, offering a two-way impact and secondary.

The availability of both players helps stabilize Orlando’s rotation as the road trip continues. With Wagner’s scoring and floor spacing and Suggs’ defense from the point of attack, the Magic enter Washington looking to build on Thursday’s momentum and win back-to-back games for the first time this season.

The Wizards opened 1-4 and will look to counter Orlando’s size on the wing and improved perimeter efficiency. The Magic, who shot 42.1% from three in the win over the Hornets, will look for continued balance around Paolo Buncher and Desmond Bain, with Wagner healthy and Suggs back providing additional lineup flexibility.

After Saturday, Orlando wraps up the road trip Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks (2-3) at 8:00 PM ET on NBC Peacock before returning to the Kia Center for its first Game of the NBA Cup season against the Boston Celtics (2–3) next Friday at 7:00 PM ET. A clean bill of health for Wagner and Suggs sets up the Magic to test rotation combinations and regain momentum as the schedule tightens.