Jalen Suggs underwent surgery last week to repair a stress fracture in his ankle, the Orlando Magic announced on Monday.
Suggs is expected to make a full recovery for the start of training camp.
“In assessing Jalen’s right ankle at the conclusion of the season, and consulting with multiple doctors, we came to the determination to undergo this preventative measure,” Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement. “We feel by addressing this now Jalen can still have a productive summer leading into training camp.”
Suggs missed 34 games during his rookie season, including 10 straight towards the end of the season with an ankle injury before returning for the final two games of the season.