The fourth-year guard is 'feeling better' and 'itching to get back onto the court' as he works through his rehab.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley provided key injury updates after Thursday morning shootaround before Orlando hosted Portland at Kia Center.

Prior to his low back injury, Suggs averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.47 steals during 29.0 minutes in 34 starts.

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The Orlando Magic are now a perennial playoff contender. They’re led by an all-around forward in Paolo Banchero, who has become their offensive hub. The talent gap between he and second-in-command Franz Wagner isn’t particularly large.

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Orlando looks to end its four-game skid when the Orlando Magic take on Portland. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

The fourth-year Orlando Magic forward has been out since tearing his right oblique on Dec. 6 at Philadelphia. Now, Franz Wagner's return seems imminent in the coming days, listed as questionable to return vs.

Magic: 3-7, averaging 98.0 points, 41.2 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.3 points per game.

Jalen Suggs' low back strain is confirmed & Moe Wagner underwent successful ACL repair surgery on his left knee Wednesday.

Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds for Orlando, which couldn’t hold on after taking leads of 10-0 and 32-11 in the opening period. The Magic have lost four straight.

The Orlando Magic finished Sunday's comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with only eight available players.