Magic Guard Jalen Suggs Out for Season Following Knee Surgery

The Orlando Magic have announced that guard Jalen Suggs will miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA season following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove a cartilage fragment. Suggs' injury, initially diagnosed as a left quad contusion, has significantly impacted the team's playoff aspirations, as he was the squad's best perimeter defender and a pivotal player for their offense. The Magic currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-33, struggling after losing four of their last five games. Teammates like Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have expressed their support for Suggs and acknowledged the need for a collective effort to fill the void left by his absence. With Suggs and Moe Wagner both sidelined, the Magic's hopes for a postseason run appear bleak as they look ahead to next season. The team is now reliant on its remaining stars to maintain competitiveness in the league.