Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will miss the remainder of the season following knee surgery, which included the removal of a cartilage fragment and repair of the trochlear joint surface. The Magic, currently contending for a playoff spot, already dealt with significant injuries to All-Star Paolo Banchero and rising star Franz Wagner earlier this season. Suggs, who had a career season averaging 16.2 points, will be severely missed on the court, particularly if the team makes the postseason.

The team announced that Suggs had been struggling with knee discomfort after recovering from back spasms. With Suggs' absence, the team's playoff hopes may hinge on how well Banchero and Wagner can lead the team as they fight to retain their eighth-place position in the Eastern Conference.