Forward Channing Frye was a key addition to a young and talented Orlando Magic roster this offseason, but the veteran leader may be forced to miss some time.
According to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, Frye suffered a sprained MCL during Thursday's practice:
Although it remains to be seen how long that will keep him out of action, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com is reporting the positive news that there was no structural damage to the 31-year-old star's knee:
Per Robbins, Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn believes that Frye's injury isn't as serious as it could have been:
Since Orlando will lean heavily on youthful players such as Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, Nikola Vucevic and others during the 2014-15 campaign, Frye's presence is hugely important. The Magic could have as many as eight new players on their roster this season, which makes the preseason more vital than usual, according to Robbins:
The University of Arizona product has a wealth of experience and he is a versatile player as well. Frye can man the power forward and cente ...
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Channing Frye Injury: Updates on Orlando Magic Star’s Knee and Return
October 3rd, 2014 by Mike Chiari Leave a reply »
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