The Orlando Magic are taking the precautionary approach with their top Draft pick.
Jalen Suggs will miss the remainder of MGM Resorts 2021 NBA Summer League after an MRI confirmed a sprained left thumb.
The injury occurred during Thursday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Suggs played 11 minutes and registered six points, two rebounds and two steals before exiting.
INJURY UPDATE:
During the first half against Boston yesterday, @OrlandoMagic guard @jalensuggs suffered an injury to his left thumb. An MRI conducted today confirmed a left thumb sprain.As a precautionary measure, Suggs will be sidelined for the remainder of NBA Summer League.
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) August 13, 2021
Jalen Green, another top-five pick in the 2021 draft, is also likely to miss the rest of Summer League due to a hamstring injury.
Suggs impressed during his first taste of Summer League, recording 24 points, nine boards, three blocks and two steals in his debut.