Magic's Victor Oladipo out after taking elbow to face

Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo is out indefinitely with a facial fracture from Thursday's practice, the team announced Friday morning.

Oladipo, who was hit in the face by an accidental elbow, will have surgery Saturday.

The second-year guard from Indiana was runner-up in the 2013-14 NBA rookie of the year voting, behind Philadelphia Michael Carter-Williams, who will miss the start of the season as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Oladipo's injury is significant hit for the Magic, who were relying on Oladipo to help Orlando make tangible improvement over last season's 23-59 record. Oladipo averaged 13.8 points, 4.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals last season.

His absence puts a heavier load on rookie guard Elfrid Payton, who was the No. 10 pick in the draft from Louisiana-Lafayette. The Magic like Payton and are confident he can turn into a great point guard. But he might be getting more minutes earlier than expected.

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Injuries have taken a toll, and the season hasn't even started. Veteran point guard Steve Nash will miss the season because of nerve damage in his back. Oklahoma City Thunder forward and MVP Kevin Durant is out with a foot injury. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out with an injured left wrist.