Magic Injury Update: Gary Harris 'Close' to Return?

Gary Harris could make his season debut soon, and that could give the Orlando Magic some much-needed reinforcements.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 14, 2022

Magic Injury Update: Gary Harris 'Close' to Return? /

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic hopes to get each of its veterans back from injury soon, and Gary Harris could be the next sidelined player to see the floor.

Harris, 28, had meniscus surgery at the end of August and has been out ever since, but he has been getting shots up before games on the current homestand ... a sign his return to the court is coming soon.

“I’m moving around a little bit right now,” Harris told Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. “I’m really trying to get my timing back. Get back in basketball shape. I’m testing stuff out each day. I get more comfortable around the court.”

Harris tells Price that he is "close" to making a return, but that there isn't a specific timetable or date he has in mind to make his season debut.

When he comes back on the court, Harris can provide some much-needed distance shooting for the Magic. Orlando currently ranks 22nd in three-point percentage, making 33.9 percent of their shots beyond the arc. Orlando also averages just 29.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 27th in the league.

But for the time being, Harris will keep supporting his team from the sidelines as he inches closer to the court.

The Magic host the Charlotte Hornets tonight at 7 p.m.

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Published Nov 14, 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.