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.
Anthony was a late addition to the injury report, along with Jonathan Isaac (illness). That's typically not a great sign in terms of availability, and the Magic are already thin in their backcourt without Jalen Suggs (back). If Anthony can't go, the Magic could need Anthony Black to step into a much larger role.
With Jalen Suggs (back) joining Anthony on the sidelines for the Magic on Tuesday, fantasy managers can expect Anthony Black to handle a much larger role and likely offer enhanced fantasy value. Anthony's next chance to return is Thursday against Portland.
Following four straight losses, the Magic (23-22) return to Kia Center on Thursday when they host the Trail Blazers, who beat the Heat on Tuesday. Second-year guard Anthony Black filled in for Anthony, who had started the last three games.
Although Orlando went 19-15 without Paolo Banchero, who played his sixth game back Tuesday following a two-plus month absence with a torn right abdominal muscle injury, the team has been 7-12
Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Mason Williams of SI.com reports. Suggs has been out of action since Jan. 3 due to a back strain, and it's unclear what his timetable is for a return. Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are likely to remain in the Magic 's starting five due to Suggs' injury.
Prior to the injury, Suggs had been making a case for his first All-Star team this season, having taken on much of the offensive burden in the wake of monthslong oblique injuries
Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. The Magic will be without Suggs for a sixth straight game as the rising star deals with a back strain.
Suggs doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for his return to action after suffering the back injury on Jan. 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony should continue to start in the backcourt with Suggs out. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.
Anthony scored 25 points (11-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), dished four assists, grabbed three boards and recorded two steals in Sunday's 102-99 win over the 76ers. It seemed as though he had taken a leap at times last season,
Despite participating in Wednesday's practice, Suggs will be unable to go for the Magic on Thursday due to a back strain. His next chance to play is Friday's game against the Bucks on the second leg of Orlando's back-to-back.
Suggs (back) will not play Sunday against the 76ers. The Magic announced Jan. 9th that Suggs would be sidelined indefinitely, so this update isn't a big surprise. Suggs' next chance to play will be Jan.