Magic's Markelle Fultz: Officially active Sunday

Fultz (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Hawks and will come off the bench while facing a 12-to-16-minute restriction.

Fultz is cleared to return following a 27-game absence due to left knee tendinitis. His minutes restriction could be in place for a week or longer to increase his chances of avoiding a setback with his knee, which he had surgically repaired in January 2021. His return will cut into playing time for Anthony Black (illness), but it's unclear how the Magic will address the backcourt minutes share for Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris as Fultz ramps up, given that Fultz is arguably the worst shooter of the four.