{"id":526637,"date":"2026-01-09T06:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/526637\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T06:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:19:14","slug":"final-injury-report-for-magic-wizards-will-jalen-suggs-franz-wagner-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/526637\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Injury Report for Magic-Wizards, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/orlando-magic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Orlando Magic;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Orlando Magic<\/a> are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/washington-wizards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Washington Wizards;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Washington Wizards<\/a> in an Eastern Conference matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando enters Tuesday\u2019s game with a 20-16 record after defeating the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/indiana-pacers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Indiana Pacers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Indiana Pacers<\/a> at home on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3)Mike Watters-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/55e79a63f96f3264837d60b3a2f6cb2c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3)Mike Watters-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>In Sunday\u2019s victory over the Pacers, Desmond Bane led the way for the Magic as he recorded 31 points, six rebounds and six assists while Paolo Banchero added 28 points, 12 rebounds and five assists of his own.<\/p>\n<p>Now Orlando will try to grab another victory on the road on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Washington enters Tuesday\u2019s contest with a 9-25 record after losing at home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/minnesota-timberwolves\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Minnesota Timberwolves;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"634\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c469003ac0e86dc97b69215092ad9ee8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>C.J. McCollum led the way for the Wizards in Sunday\u2019s loss as he ended the game with 20 points and three rebounds while Tre Johnson recorded 13 points and three assists.<\/p>\n<p>While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night\u2019s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?<\/p>\n<p>For the Magic, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Orlando Magic guard Jalen SuggsNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0e1ad67f19fa03481f3713e47ec85857.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic guard Jalen SuggsNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Orlando has listed Suggs as doubtful due to an MCL contusion in his right knee and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.<\/p>\n<p>With Suggs likely to be sidelined on Tuesday, Anthony Black and Tyus Jones may both be in line for larger roles once again.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)\u00a9 Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/175762d8ffd3543fab3c08fbb0cfe235.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)\u00a9 Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The Magic have ruled out Wagner as he continues to recover from a high left ankle sprain while Moritz Wagner also remains sidelined while recovering from ACL surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Wizards Injury Report, Will Kyshawn George, Corey Kispert Play?<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, the Wizards also have three players listed on their injury report, including both Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kyshawn GeorgeScott Kinser-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/694d964e8a45011e1a3373a417074f13.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kyshawn GeorgeScott Kinser-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Washington has ruled out George due to a left hip flexor strain as he will miss his sixth consecutive game.<\/p>\n<p>With George still sidelined, Bub Carrington, Johnson and Justin Champagnie will likely continue to have larger roles.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24)Geoff Burke-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6a780331276551891cdbceef7b8ba25d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24)Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The Wizards have also ruled out Kispert due to left hamstring injury management while Cam Whitmore is sidelined indefinitely due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can catch Tuesday night\u2019s matchup between the Magic and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/orlando-magic\/final-injury-report-for-magic-wizards-will-jalen-suggs-franz-wagner-play\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on Jan 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NBA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">NBA<\/a> section. 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