The Orlando Magic could receive a significant boost ahead of Friday night's NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as guard Jalen Suggs has been upgraded to questionable with a right knee contusion and bone bruise.

Orlando's latest injury report Friday morning listed the 25-year-old as questionable, signaling a potential return after missing the team's previous eight games.

The Magic (4-7) will host the struggling Bucks (1-11) at the Kia Center, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Suggs last appeared in Orlando's 111-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Oct. 25. He finished with four points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals across 34 minutes, shooting 2-for-8 from the field and 0-for-3 from beyond the arc.

Through three appearances this season, Suggs is averaging eight points, 5.7 assists, five rebounds and two steals while shooting 35.7% from the field and 11.1% from 3-point range in 33.3 minutes per game.

His potential return would provide additional backcourt depth for first-year head coach Sean Sweeney, whose team has struggled with injuries throughout the opening weeks of the 2026-27 campaign.

Orlando enters Friday riding a two-game winning streak following Wednesday's 123-108 victory over the Utah Jazz, which concluded its four-game road trip.

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Jalen Suggs' potential return could provide crucial boost for injury-riddled Magic

Despite the encouraging update on Suggs, Orlando continues to deal with several notable injuries.

Star forward Paolo Banchero remains out with a right high ankle sprain, which has sidelined him since the team's Oct. 23 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Forward Tristan da Silva is questionable with a left calf strain, while Jamal Cain is also questionable because of a left shoulder contusion.

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Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac remains out due to left knee injury management, and Izaiyah Nelson continues recovering from a left ankle injury.

Second-year forward Noah Penda is also unavailable with a partially torn right hamstring.

With Orlando looking to extend its winning streak to three games, Suggs' availability could provide a timely boost against Milwaukee.

However, his questionable designation does not guarantee that he will play Friday night. The Magic will determine his final status closer to tipoff.