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Final Injury Report for Magic-Raptors: Will Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero Play?
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The Toronto Raptors are at home Wednesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Toronto enters Wednesday's game with a 2-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night.
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Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
In Sunday's loss, Ja'Kobe Walter led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 22 points and four rebounds while RJ Barrett added 20 points and three steals of his own.
The Raptors will try to bounce back Wednesday as they face off against the Magic in a tough home matchup.
Orlando enters Wednesday's contest with a 1-2 record after defeating the New York Knicks on the road Sunday night.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Franz Wagner led the way for the Magic in Sunday's victory as he ended the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists while Desmond Bane recorded 22 points and six rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report: Will Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs Play?
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Magic have five players listed on their injury report, including Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs.
Orlando has ruled out Banchero due to a right high-ankle sprain as he will miss his second consecutive contest and is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks.
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The Magic have also ruled out Suggs due to a right knee contusion and bone bruise that he suffered in Sunday's victory and he is expected to miss at least two weeks.
With Banchero and Suggs sidelined, Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black and Jase Richardson could all be in line for increased roles.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4)Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images
Jonathan Isaac has also been ruled out due to left knee injury management, Noah Penda is out with a partially torn right hamstring and Izaiyah Nelson remains sidelined while recovering from a left ankle injury.
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Raptors Injury Report: Will Kawhi Leonard Play?
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2)Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
The Raptors have two players listed on their injury report , including star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Toronto has ruled out Leonard due to swelling in his left knee as he will miss his second straight game, and he is expected to miss multiple weeks with the injury.
With Leonard sidelined, Jamal Shead and Collin Murray-Boyles could both be in line for larger roles.
The Raptors have also ruled out Nate Bittle as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right foot avulsion fracture.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night's matchup between the Magic and Raptors from Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Oct 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
