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Jalen Suggs Avoids Major Injury, Diagnosed With Bone Bruise

While the injury bug is unfortunately sweeping through the NBA early this season, the Orlando Magic have received some positive news in the medical diagnosis of starting guard Jalen Suggs after he suffered a scary non-contact knee injury on Sunday.…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:29 PM
Jalen Suggs Avoids Major Injury, Diagnosed With Bone Bruise
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Suggs avoided major injury and was diagnosed with a mild right knee bone bruise.
  • The Orlando Magic announced that Suggs will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
  • Suggs sustained the non-contact injury during Orlando's 111-102 victory over New York.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Orlando Magic starting guard Jalen Suggs avoided major structural damage after suffering a non-contact knee injury and has been diagnosed with a mild right knee bone bruise. The team announced on Monday that Suggs will be re-evaluated in two weeks following the incident.

The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of Orlando's 111-102 victory against New York as Suggs attempted a breakaway layup. Suggs now joins Magic star Paolo Banchero on the sideline, with Banchero expected to miss four to six weeks due to a high ankle sprain.

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