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Magic reveal big starting lineup update vs. Heat
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones shoots against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Magic reveal big starting lineup update vs. Heat

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Jeremy Brener  |  Last updated Oct 22, 2025 6:33 PM ET

The Orlando Magic are getting ready for their matchup against the Miami Heat to start the 2025-26 season.

The Magic tinkered with starting lineups throughout the preseason, partially due to the fact that Jalen Suggs was out for all four of Orlando's exhibition matchups as he was recovering from a knee injury he suffered last season. According to Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, Suggs is active and in the starting lineup against the Heat.

Suggs in starting lineup vs. Heat

The Magic will roll with their starting five on the perceived depth chart with Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. This is big for the Magic considering the fact that Banchero, Wagner and Suggs only shared the court for a few games last season.

With Orlando's big three back together again, the Magic have the best chance to start the season off on the right foot.

Tipoff between the Heat and Magic is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside the Kia Center.

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This article first appeared on Orlando Magic on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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