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Magic’s Jodie Meeks out indefinitely after foot surgery

Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 13: Jodie Meeks #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives around James Jones #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on April 13, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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The Magic traded for Jodie Meeks despite the shooting guard missing 101 games the last two years.

It cost just a low 2019 second-round pick and $6.54 million of cap space, but Meeks might provide even less value than that.

Magic release:

Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks underwent a surgical procedure today to further stabilize the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. He will be out indefinitely and his return to action will depend on how he responds to rehabilitation.

Meeks originally injured his foot in the Pistons’ second game last season, and that kept him out until their final game. A back injury that cost him a quarter of the 2014-15 season only adds concern.

Wing Mario Hezonja can spend more time backing up Evan Fournier at shooting guard than playing small forward -- especially with Serge Ibaka, Bismack Biyombo, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic and Jeff Green crowding the frontcourt. Orlando might also have to rely more on recently acquired C.J. Wilcox than initially hoped.