Magic coach Jamahl Mosley provided key injury updates after Thursday morning shootaround before Orlando hosted Portland at Kia Center.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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,
Orlando will try to break its five-game skid when the Orlando Magic play Detroit. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
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.