Miami Heat and Orlando Magic Injury Updates Ahead of Matchup

Key players' status revealed for Wednesday night's game between the two Florida teams.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:47pm

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The Miami Heat announced that Norman Powell (back) and Kel'el Ware (hamstring) will play in Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic, while Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will sit out once again. All three were originally listed as questionable, with Mitchell later downgraded to doubtful.

Why it matters

Injury updates are crucial for fans and bettors to understand team rosters and potential advantages heading into a matchup. The Heat and Magic are division rivals, so the availability of key players could significantly impact the outcome of the game.

The details

The Heat will have Powell and Ware available, but will be without Tyler Herro (rib) and Terry Rozier (not with team). The Magic will be missing Franz Wagner (ankle). The teams have already met three times this season, with the Magic winning all of those contests.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

The players

Norman Powell

A guard for the Miami Heat who is available to play despite a back injury.

Kel'el Ware

A center for the Miami Heat who is available to play despite a hamstring injury.

Davion Mitchell

A guard for the Miami Heat who will sit out the game due to a shoulder injury.

Franz Wagner

A forward for the Orlando Magic who will miss the game due to an ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“It's trying to do things with more effort, consistently, on both sides of the floor. We've emphasized it all year and now it's becoming, guys are embracing it more, our identity of making multiple efforts, and that's another aspect of it. Shot goes up, you can spectate, or you can get involved.”

— Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Coach (SI.com)

What’s next

The Heat and Magic will meet again on February 15th in Orlando for the final regular season matchup between the two teams.

The takeaway

Injuries will play a key role in determining the outcome of this divisional matchup between the Heat and Magic. The availability of players like Powell, Ware, and Mitchell could swing the balance of power, especially with the Magic already holding a 3-0 advantage in the season series.