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Suggs

Suggs is dealing with back spasms, which is why he’s on the injury report. With Anthony Black already in the starting lineup, Tristan da Silva is a potential replacement if Suggs can’t play. Under those circumstances, da Silva would be worth streaming.

This wasn’t an efficient shooting night for Suggs, but it was certainly a productive outing. He recorded at least 10 assists for the third time in his last seven games and continued to be a defensive stat monster. Over his last four games, he has averaged 4.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. Health has been an issue for him, but Suggs is a fantasy beast when he’s on the floor. He’ll look to keep that going after the All-Star break.

With Anthony Black and Desmond Bane combining for 51 points and Franz Wagner back in the rotation, Suggs was able to reach double figures in assists for the second time in three games. Add in the steals, and it’s easy to see why the Magic guard is such a valuable category-league player despite his limitations as a scorer. Over the past two weeks, Suggs has offered second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster.

In an homage to former teammate Tyus Jones, Suggs recorded his first triple-double on Thursday. Add in the seven “stocks,” and this was an excellent night for fantasy managers who have the guard rostered. While he isn’t a prolific scorer, Suggs’ ability to fill a stat line is why he remains so valuable in category leagues. Orlando finishes its Week 16 schedule with a game against the Jazz on Saturday.

Suggs was the lone bright spot for the Magic as they lost by 36 points to the Thunder on Tuesday. The 24-year-old point guard was efficient with 20 points on 11 field goal attempts and shot 4-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Suggs has provided seventh-round per game value this season. The Magic will look to bounce back Thursday against the Nets.

After missing Orlando’s last eight games, Suggs is available and will be in the starting lineup. He isn’t officially under a minutes restriction, but some precautions could be taken with the guard’s playing time. Tristan da Silva will head to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling.

After an eight-game absence, Suggs is available for the Magic. His return will likely push Tristan da Silva to the bench, but fantasy managers should plan for Suggs’ minutes to be restricted.

Suggs has missed Orlando’s last eight games, but he is expected to return to take on Cleveland. That will push Tristan da Silva back to the bench after a one-game stint as a starter. Jase Richardson should also lose out on minutes.

Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs “came up OK after yesterday’s work,” so it doesn’t sound like the 24-year-old will be out too much longer. Orlando will see how he feels tomorrow and go from there. His next chance to return will be Saturday at home against the Cavaliers.

Suggs has a chance to return following a seventh straight absence, and he may see a minutes restriction if he’s cleared to take the court. Suggs’ return will negatively impact the fantasy impact of Tyus Jones and Tristan da Silva, but Anthony Black has played too well to see a major dropoff.