Orlando Magic

Tristan da Silva

F

Da Silva was questionable to suit up due to a left calf strain, and he will indeed miss his first contest of the 2026-27 campaign with the ailment. Tuesday is the first night of a back-to-back set for Orlando, so the hope is that he'll be able to return for the road tilt against Utah. Jase Richardson, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter should all see an uptick in minutes, but we'll have to wait for confirmation on who's replacing da Silva in the starting lineup.

Jalen Suggs

G

The 25-year-old floor general hasn't played since Oct. 25 due to a right knee bone bruise, though he's "progressing positively" and has returned to on-court activity, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic said that Suggs' return will depend on how his knee responds to increased on-court activities, so he can be considered week-to-week until the Magic provide another update on his progress.

Jonathan Isaac

F

Isaac has yet to make his 2026-27 debut while continuing his rehab from a left knee injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Utah.

Paolo Banchero

F

Banchero left during Friday's loss against the Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, and follow-up tests have confirmed a high-ankle sprain for the fifth-year forward. With an extended absence expected, the Magic will have to rely more heavily on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane offensively, and Tristan da Silva figures to be the top candidate to enter the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Banchero is sidelined.

Noah Penda

F

Penda suffered the hamstring tear in Friday's 136-115 preseason win over the Heat. It's unknown how long the injury will keep the 21-year-old off the floor. However, since it's a different injury than the one he suffered in the same hamstring during training camp, the team may take a cautious approach regarding his return. Penda, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 3.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 12.8 minutes per outing in 59 regular-season games in 2025-26. While he's not expected to be a mainstay in the rotation throughout the 2026-27 campaign, his absence could open up a few minutes for Tristan Da Silva.