Magic Guard Gary Harris Undergoes Knee Surgery; Will Orlando Sharpshooter Return?

Harris tore his meniscus last month.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 2, 2022

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ORLANDO - Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris is currently recovering from surgery after tearing his meniscus in his left knee.

Harris, who turns 28 this month, is entering his ninth NBA season and second full year with the Magic after spending his first six campaigns with the Denver Nuggets. He averaged 11.1 points per game last season and shot 38.4 percent from beyond the three-point line.

According to the NBA, a meniscus tear requiring surgery takes at least a month to heal.

"If surgery is needed to repair the meniscus by stitching the tear together, return to full sporting activity is usually longer," the NBA writes.

Given the uncertainty of the injury, there's no telling when Harris might suit up again for the Magic. There's a scenario where it takes him just longer than a couple weeks and he could be back on the floor before the season begins Oct. 19. However, with the season beginning soon, the Magic might not want to rush Harris back.

The team also might decide to prioritize playing time for younger players at the shooting guard spot, including last year's No. 5 overall pick Jalen Suggs and third-year pro R.J. Hampton, who came with Harris in the trade from the Nuggets.

The timing of this injury could mean that Harris won't see the court for an extended period of time, and it isn't a guarantee that he plays for the Magic this season.

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Published Sep 2, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.