Injury Report Revealed for New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Matchup

The New Orleans Pelicans will wrap up their preseason with a game against the Orlando Magic. The match is scheduled for Thursday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, and will start at 6 PM CT. Both teams are fine-tuning their lineups ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Injury Report for the Pelicans vs Magic Matchup

The Pelicans have some injury challenges. Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA Champion, is sidelined with a left knee ligament sprain suffered on October 5th against South East Melbourne Phoenix. He is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. Guard Dejounte Murray remains out with an Achilles injury, potentially sidelining him until early 2026. Rookie Derik Queen is also expected to miss the game following offseason surgery.

Magic’s Game Strategy

The Magic are approaching this game as a key preparation opportunity. Head coach Jamahl Mosley has confirmed that most regulars, including Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane, will play. However, Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner will not participate. Suggs will join the team for warm-ups, according to Orlando Magic Daily, but will not take to the court.

Pelicans and Magic: Preseason Overview

The Pelicans began their preseason early, playing two games in Australia before heading back for two additional road games. Despite low external expectations, there is considerable internal optimism within the team. Conversely, the Magic are under high expectations thanks to their roster featuring All-NBA caliber players and new talent, such as Desmond Bane.

Game Highlights and Broadcast Information

The upcoming game provides both teams an opportunity to evaluate their readiness for the regular season. The Pelicans aim to exploit the absence of Suggs and Wagner. Fans can tune into game coverage via WWL Radio. The Pelicans also provide updates on their Twitter account.