Magic officials initially labeled Suggs’ injury as a quadriceps bruise, and Suggs revealed that he was close to clearing the final hurdles to return to play. But after a workout last Tuesday, his knee swelled, and he felt discomfort. That prompted an MRI, which revealed the trochlea injury.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee and is out indefinitely.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove a cartilage fragment, the team announced Sunday. Although team officials said the timing of his return to the court will depend on how he responds to treatment following the surgery,