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Magic face injury updates on Banchero, Suggs after three games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Magic face injury updates on Banchero, Suggs after three games

Summary

The Orlando Magic have confirmed injuries to key players just three games into the season. Paolo Banchero is sidelined for at least a month due to a high ankle sprain, while Jalen Suggs will be reevaluated in two weeks for a bone bruise in his knee. Jonathan Isaac remains injured, and Noah Penda previously suffered a torn hamstring. Across the league, injuries are also affecting high-profile players, indicating a broader trend in the NBA rather than a unique problem for the Magic.

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Status Watch

•Paolo Banchero out at least one month with an ankle injury.
•Jalen Suggs to be reevaluated in two weeks for knee issues.
•Jonathan Isaac and Noah Penda remain on the injury list.
•Injuries also impacting stars like Jalen Williams and Anthony Edwards.
•Injuries reflect a broader epidemic affecting multiple teams.

Latest Updates

9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Bianchi: Orlando Magic injury curse? No, it’s the modern NBA’s injury epidemic.

What they're saying

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Sigh. Three games. That’s all it took. Three measly games into the Orlando Magic’s season, that’s when already we started talking about MRIs, rehabilitation schedules and return-to-play protocols instead of victories and championship aspirations. Paolo Banchero? High ankle sprain. Out at least a month. Jalen Suggs? Bone bruise in his knee. Will be reevaluated in two weeks. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 9:30 AM
Mike Bianchi: Orlando Magic injury curse? No, it’s the modern NBA’s injury epidemic.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sigh. Three games. That’s all it took. Three measly games into the Orlando Magic’s season, that’s when already we started talking about MRIs, rehabilitation schedules and return-to-play protocols instead of victories and championship aspirations. Paolo Banchero? High ankle sprain. Out at least a month. Jalen Suggs? Bone bruise in his knee. Will be reevaluated in two weeks. ...

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