Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with a capsule sprain and bone bruise in his left knee after leaving Friday's preseason exhibition early against the Dallas Mavericks with an injury, the Magic announced.
The length of Suggs' absence will depend on how he responds to treatment. However, there's a relief that the 21-year-old avoided a serious injury that could have jeopardized his 2022-23 season, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Suggs had to be helped off the floor in the first quarter against the Mavericks following a foul by Dallas guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Suggs was brushed aside by Dinwiddie before he planted his left leg awkwardly while trying to set a screen.
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The Magic selected Suggs fifth overall in the 2021 draft, but injuries limited the guard to just 48 games in his rookie season. The Gonzaga product averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals while playing 27.2 minutes per contest in his first campaign.
