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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) will sit out Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Suggs returned from a 10-game absence over the weekend but unfortunately has to take some time out again after suffering a quadriceps contusion. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony receive a boost with Suggs out of commission. Both played well during Suggs' recent absence, although Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are back in the lineup now, resulting in reduced offensive touches for Black and Anthony.

On Monday, the Orlando Magic announced that centerGoga Bitadze(concussion) is available to suit up against the Miami Heat. Bitadze had missed seven consecutive contests due to a concussion. He was at the team's shootaround on Monday and has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol. The 35-year-old has been a starter in 33 of the 36 games he's played in this season. However, it is unclear if he will replace Wendell Carter in tonight's starting lineup.

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is questionable to face the Heat on Monday night. He played only 12 minutes against the 76ers on January 12, exiting prematurely because of a hip injury. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has been sidelined for Orlando's previous six contests due to concussion-like symptoms. But the questionable designation at least suggests Bitadze is moving in a positive direction, so it appears he has a chance of returning at some point during the Magic's six-game road trip. While he is sidelined, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 25 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will likely continue to fill the spot in the rotation.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for Saturday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He finished that one with eight points, three assists, and one steal in 16 minutes of action. Unfortunately, Suggs may miss Monday's contest in South Beach because of a left quad contusion. But truth be told, even if he's available, he may see less work than usual. As a result, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony may continue to get more minutes from off the bench. However, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, combining for 44 shots in the matchup with Detroit, will likely pick up most of the slack if Suggs remains limited or is ruled out.

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The 25-year-old exited the January 12 meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers because of a hip injury. However, he also developed concussion-like symptoms, keeping him off the floor for Orlando's previous five games. Bitadze was questionable, so it appears he could be close to returning. But for now, Wendell Carter Jr., averaging 8.6 points and 7.9 rebounds in 24 starts this season, will fill Bitadze's spot in the rotation.