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Magic Target Opening Night Return for Jalen Suggs as Moe Wagner Remains Further Out

Team leaders emphasize a cautious ramp-up that reflects divergent timelines for the two players.

Overview

  • President Jeff Weltman said the team is targeting opening night for Jalen Suggs after significant progress in his left knee cartilage recovery.
  • Suggs is expected to participate in selected portions of training camp under high-performance director Arnie Kander’s guidance.
  • The team hopes Suggs can log at least one appearance in the four-game preseason before the Oct. 22 home opener against the Heat.
  • Weltman described Moritz Wagner’s ACL comeback as on a longer timetable, calling him “further away” with no specific return date yet.
  • Wagner, more than nine months post-surgery, said he is focused on regaining full conditioning and will not return until the knee is fully right.