Magic's Gary Harris: Excels off bench with 18 points
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Harris supplied 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 win over the Heat.
Harris kicked off his 11th season the league with a bang, drilling six threes from deep to help propel his squad over the Heat. His excellent result came as a surprise, as the arrival of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was expected to further limit Harris' impact. Caldwell-Pope logged 25 minutes to Harris' 22, so the two seem destined to platoon at the position.
Harris agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Magic on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Harris has elected to return to Orlando after seeing his production dip yet again during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 54 regular-season appearances (27 starts), and he's played in 102 regular-season games over the past two years. Harris figures to serve primarly in a bench role in 2024-25, likely playing backup shooting guard minutes behind Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Harris (hamstring) is available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Harris left Game 5 early and didn't play in Game 6 due to a right hamstring strain, but he'll suit up for the decisive Game 7. Aside from a 14-point outing in Game 2, Harris hasn't been a factor offensively in the opening-round series but has been impactful defensively, racking up six steals and three blocks in five appearances.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Questionable for Game 7
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Harris (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
After suffering a hamstring injury in Game 5, Harris missed his first game of the series Friday in Game 6. If the veteran is unable to suit up Sunday, Jonathan Isaac could potentially make another start due to his defensive versatility.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Ruled out
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Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Harris will miss his first game of the series due to a right hamstring strain he suffered during Game 5. Jonathan Isaac will start in Harris' absence, but Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony are also candidates for increased roles.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Officially deemed questionable
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Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Harris was already deemed a game-time decision for Game 6, so his questionable injury label isn't surprising. If the 29-year-old guard is ruled out, Caleb Houstan, Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Deemed game-time call for Game 6
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Harris (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Harris suffered a right hamstring strain during Tuesday's Game 5 against Cleveland, but he participated in the walkthrough portion of Thursday's practice. However, the Magic will still wait to see how he feels in the hours leading up to Friday's tipoff before determining his availability. If he's unable to suit up, Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black could see increased run.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Won't return Tuesday
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Harris is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring strain, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports. He will end the contest with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two blocks in 19 minutes.
In Harris' absence, Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are all candidates to receive increased playing time. Harris' next chance to suit up is Game 6 on Friday.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Takes two shots in 24 minutes
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Harris racked up three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After playing 33 and 34 minutes, respectively, during the first two games of the opening-round series, Harris played 21 and 24 minutes during the two wins in Orlando. Outside of a 14-point outing in Game 2, Harris has been a non-factor offensively, going just 1-for-11 from the field. Defensively, he has six steals through four games and at least one swipe in each matchup.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Strong from deep in loss
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Harris ended with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes in Orlando's 96-86 loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Harris led all Orlando players in threes made while hauling in a quartet of rebounds and ending as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Harris bounced back in Game 2 after a disappointing performance in Game 1, during which the guard did not connect on a shot while being held scoreless. Harris will need to continue to provide a lift offensively for Orlando as it tries to erase a 2-0 series deficit entering Game 3.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Good to go Friday
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Harris (foot) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Harris is set to return to action Friday after missing Orlando's previous contest due to right foot injury maintenance. The 29-year-old guard should reclaim his starting spot from Markelle Fultz.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Won't play Wednesday
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Harris has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to right foot injury maintenance.
Harris will take a seat for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set after posting six points (2-3 FG) and five rebounds in 31 minutes during Tuesday's loss in Houston. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Philadelphia.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Fails to score Wednesday
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Harris provided zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 117-108 win over the Pelicans.
Harris offered minimal production despite significant playing time, failing to score in 30 minutes. While he does provide the Magic with a veteran backcourt piece, Harris is no longer a viable fantasy asset outside of deeper formats. Add to that the fact he routinely sits out due to injury management, and there is no reason to think his production will increase moving forward.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Off injury report
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Harris (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Harris missed Saturday's game due to right plantar fascia injury maintenance, but he will return to the starting lineup Monday. Harris is averaging 5.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Won't play Saturday
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Harris has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to right plantar fascia injury maintenance.
It doesn't appear that Harris has suffered a new injury, but the Magic are being cautious with the 29-year-old guard on the second leg of a back-to-back Friday. Markelle Fultz, Anthony Black, Caleb Houstan and Cole Anthony are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Harris' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Portland.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Off injury report
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Harris (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Clippers.
Harris has missed the past two games due to a foot injury, but it looks like he'll be back in action Friday night, which could result in fewer minutes for Cole Anthony and Caleb Houstan. Harris could be viewed as a potential low-end, three-point specialist in deep leagues, but he's too inconsistent to roster in standard formats.
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Magic's Gary Harris: Won't play Wednesday
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Harris (foot) won't play Wednesday against the Warriors, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Harris will miss his second game in a row and hasn't been able to practice since suffering a right plantar fascia strain in last Thursday's win over the Pelicans. Caleb Houstan (ankle), Markelle Fultz, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony are candidates to absorb some extra minutes in Harris' absence.
