Jalen Suggs will miss at least two weeks with a mild bone bruise in his right knee. The Magic guard dodged serious damage. Tests revealed no structural injury, so the timeline is relatively short for what could have been worse. Suggs took the hit during play and got ruled out after imaging confirmed the bone bruise. Two weeks puts him out through the immediate stretch, though the Magic will monitor his progress before clearing him to return. No major ligament involvement means he should be ready to go once the swelling settles.
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Magic's Suggs (knee) out at least 2 weeks, but no major damage
Key facts
- Jalen Suggs will miss at least two weeks with a mild bone bruise in his right knee.
- Tests revealed no structural injury, so the timeline is relatively short for what could have been worse.
- Suggs took the hit during play and got ruled out after imaging confirmed the bone bruise.
- Two weeks puts him out through the immediate stretch, though the Magic will monitor his progress before clearing him to return.
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