Ishmael Smith News: Smith (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday and stated that he may be able to play in the Magic's preseason finale against the Rockets on Friday, NBA.com reports.

Smith (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday and stated that he may be able to play in the Magic's preseason finale against the Rockets on Friday, NBA.com reports.

Smith seperated his shoulder and tore his labrum last July. Although the club has targeted mid-November as his return date, the fact that he may be able to return for a preseason game is incredibly encouraging.