Magic guard Gary Harris has suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). While it’s unclear how and when he sustained the injury, Harris will undergo further evaluation to determine how much time he’ll miss.
The 27-year-old Harris was a key part of Orlando’s rotation last season. He averaged 11.1 points per game in 61 contests, starting in 30 of them. He also shot 43% from the floor and 38% from downtown.
Aside from his offensive production, the Magic likely value Harris for his locker room leadership. He’s currently the second-oldest player on a young roster, trailing only Terrence Ross (31).
Harris has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career. Last season was the first time he played more than 60 games since the 2017/18 campaign, which helped him land a two-year, $26MM extension from Orlando. Still, the Magic finished just 22-60 on the year and are expected to continue their rebuilding phase.
Ouch… He is now out for the year
Uh, no.
Feels like it has been years since I’ve seen him play… & he just got a hell of a contract this off-season
He was extended for a year. I wouldn’t say hell of a contract.
Wordddd.. I guess we are in era where 2 year 26 million isn’t a hell of a contract anymore???! lol especially given the fact 13 mill is guaranteed for a season of work & he’s barely played this past few years
Damn, you hate to see stuff like this
All these players are getting injured right and left. This is what happens when you make the game soft. Players don’t have any endurance anymore as defense has been forbidden.
Too much sprinting, no hand check lame!!
I agree completely. Lebron is who started this no pride in the NBA. The NBA is at it’s weakest defensively. It maybe rivals the 1950s defense
OK Grandpa. Back to sleep now.
It is troubling that meniscus tears seem to be commonplace now. I would like to see if that b is just my imagination or if it has become more common, and perhaps try to determine how to reduce it as this is a pretty serious injury.
Has anyone seen any stats on the number of meniscus tears per year?
He’s probably on his last guaranteed nba contract…
At 27? Hardly. If he’s healthy the Magic will move him at the deadline. You’ll see him on a playoff team. Good 3 and D man.
Got his bag in the new contract and gets injured in the off season. A story as old as time