Jalen Suggs to miss at least two weeks with knee bruise

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will miss at least two weeks after sustaining a mild bone bruise in his right knee during the team’s 111-102 win over the New York Knicks. The Magic reported that there was no structural damage and said Suggs will be reevaluated in two weeks. Suggs was hurt late in the game on a play without contact. As he attempted a layup, his right knee appeared to buckle, and he fell to the floor. Team personnel helped him off with 2:09 remaining. The injury occurred during Orlando’s road victory over New York. The diagnosis and initial timetable were attributed to the Magic. The minimum two-week absence does not establish a return date; the planned reevaluation is expected to provide an update on his recovery and availability. Suggs, 25, had averaged 8.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals across three games this season before the injury, according to the team report. He was the fifth overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga. Last season, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 57 appearances, including 56 starts. Orlando also is without forward Paolo Banchero, who injured his ankle during a loss to...