Jerry Brewer of the Orlando Sentinel reports: The big scare over the little man proved anticlimactic.

Point guard Darrell Armstrong received the best possible news about his right shoulder Wednesday.

He underwent magnetic resonance imaging, and tests revealed no separation, no ligament damage and no torn rotator cuff. Armstrong has been diagnosed with a strained right shoulder.

The Magic's emotional leader is expected to miss the next 7-10 days, which puts his availability for Tuesday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers in question. His rehabilitation will consist of ice therapy, muscle stimulation and range-of-motion exercises.

"It's sore as you-know-what," Armstrong said as he left RDV Sportsplex.

Armstrong injured his shoulder in the second quarter of the Magic's preseason victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Because of this, Orlando faces roster decisions and with Thirteen players having guaranteed contracts, but Steven Hunter is out until at least December rehabilitating his right knee. The Magic want to add one more player to their opening-night roster, but they want to spend $500,000 or less on him.

The Magic have a salary-cap number of about $50.1 million right now. The organization does not want to go over $51 million because it fears the luxury tax.

If Burke is cut, the total would go back to around $50 million and Orlando could sign Rod Strickland, Mookie Blaylock, or Tim Hardaway to a one year deal and avoid the projected $51 million freshold.

Before Armstrong went down, the likely canadiate for the 14th spot was Pat Burke who would cost only 349,458 to the magic's payroll.

Now,with Armstrong's injury and Jacque's Vaughn's inconsistent play, things are up in the air for that 14th spot.