Orlando Magic forward-center Steven Hunter has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, General Manager John Gabriel announced today. The injury occurred while Hunter was participating in Big Man Camp at The Basketball Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Following surgery (date TBD), Hunter is expected to be out four to six months.

Hunter (7?0?, 220, 10/31/81) appeared in 53 regular season games during his rookie campaign with the Magic last season, averaging 3.6 ppg. and 1.8 rpg. in 9.7 minpg. He also made 21 starts, averaging 5.3 ppg., 3.1 rpg. and 1.52 blkpg. in 15.7 minpg. during that span.

Hunter's injury is a huge setback for the magic who were hoping that Hunter could contribute this season to their already thin frontcourt.