Franz Wagner (right shoulder soreness) will be re-evaluated, Sean Sweeney said after Orlando's Oct. 16 game. So will Noah Penda (right hamstring tightness) and Jase Richardson (back soreness), who both left the game. No timelines; Desmond Bane didn't know how bad either is.
Jase Richardson is being moved around. Sean Sweeney said at Orlando's shootaround he has been "in different spots probably than he's been in his short career thus far in terms of on and off the ball, screen setting," and praised the way he has been attacking.
Anthony Black is a "full participant," Sean Sweeney said at Orlando's shootaround, but he would not commit to Black playing against Miami: "We're just gonna keep ramping him up, and then we'll see what makes the most sense for him."
Anthony Black took full part in Orlando's practice, but Sean Sweeney said his ramp-up will continue; he is moving well and feels good. Jonathan Isaac also practiced, and Sweeney liked what he saw: "Did a good job. It's great to see him out there."
Franz Wagner has been the ball handler on some of Orlando's plays drawn up out of timeouts, which he called "different from a couple other years." Asked about his higher preseason assist numbers, he said he is playing aggressive and passing when the defense helps.
Jase Richardson is back with Orlando's second unit after a temporary turn as a starter. Noah Penda said he has organized the reserves since: "I think he's adjusted pretty well with that new temporary role of a starter." Jalen Suggs made his preseason debut with the starters.