Aaron Gordon (fractured jaw) has been running sprints during Magic practices this week and is hopeful to return to full-contact sessions within the next 7-to-10 days, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.

Gordon (fractured jaw) has been running sprints during Magic practices this week and is hopeful to return to full-contact sessions within the next 7-to-10 days, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.

Analysis:

Gordon's activities in camp have been limited while he waits for his jaw to fully heal, but the progress he's made in his recovery to this point have him on course to be ready for the start of the regular season. Once he's cleared to play again, Gordon is expected to enter the lineup as the starting power forward. After an impressive performance in the Orlando Summer League before suffering the injury, Gordon could be primed to take a major leap forward in his second NBA season.