Magic guard Jalen Suggs wasn’t coy about his potential return to the court Saturday before Orlando hosted the Pistons at Kia Center.

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was a participant in the Magic's Saturday morning shootaround, expressing upfront joy and excitement about his potential return from a 10-game low back strain-caused absence versus the Detroit Pistons.

The fourth-year guard is 'feeling better' and 'itching to get back onto the court' as he works through his rehab.

Prior to his low back injury, Suggs averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.47 steals during 29.0 minutes in 34 starts.

The Orlando Magic benefitted from having Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs back together for the first time since Oct. 30.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jalen Suggs closed his eyes and began shaking his head. A simple question was posed to the Orlando Magic guard: How antsy are you to get back on the court? Suggs, who's missed ...

Jalen Suggs will return to the court tonight against Detroit after missing the past 10 games with a low back strain, the Magic announced (via Twitter).

Suggs (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Pistons. Suggs has missed the last 10 games for the Magic and will make his return to the floor Saturday at home against Detroit. The 23-year-old defensive-minded guard is vital to Orlando's success and will be a welcome addition back into the rotation.

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Suggs is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after missing Orlando's previous 10 outings due to a back injury. However, Suggs' participation in shootaround is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.

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