The Magic have cleared Watson to return from a three-game absence due to a sore
right Achilles after he was able to log a full practice Thursday, but coach
Frank Vogel will limit the veteran’s minutes as he eases back in. Watson’s
restricted workload will allow Elfrid Payton to stick in the starting five for
at least one more game, though Payton will likely need to play well in order to
stave off Watson in the Magic’s subsequent contests.