Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Injures knee, timeline TBD
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Isaac was diagnosed with a left knee sprain after undergoing an MRI following Thursday's 136-131 overtime win over the Wizards. The Magic announced that a timeline for Isaac's return will be dependent on how he responds to treatment.
After missing three straight games with a left knee strain, Isaac was cleared to play Wednesday but wasn't part of the rotation in a 128-122 win over the Cavaliers. The Magic turned to Isaac off the bench for the second leg of the back-to-back set, but he played just 1:25 before succumbing to a new knee injury. Given that Isaac previously tore the ACL in the same knee back in August 2020, the Magic are likely to take a cautious approach with the veteran big man, even though the severity of his injury isn't yet known. Isaac should be expected to miss multiple games.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't return Thursday
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Isaac won't return to Thursday's game versus the Wizards due to a left knee sprain, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Isaac will end his evening with one rebound in one minute. He's going to continue to be evaluated, so for now, Isaac should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in Miami.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Walks to locker room
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Isaac went to the locker room during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to an undisclosed injury, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Isaac landed awkwardly on an alley-oop attempt, and he stayed down temporarily before walking back to the locker room to get checked out. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Available to play
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Isaac (knee) is available to play Wednesday against Cleveland.
Isaac will shed his questionable tag and will be available as a depth piece off the bench. Over his last eight appearances, Isaac has averaged a mere 10.6 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Iffy for Wednesday
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Isaac is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a left knee strain.
Isaac is in danger of missing a fourth straight contest with the injury Wednesday. If the veteran forward cannot play, Noah Penda and Jett Howard could both see a bump in playing time versus the Cavaliers.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't play Sunday
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Isaac (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Isaac will miss a third straight game due to a left knee injury. His absence doesn't figure to have a meaningful impact on the rotation.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Sunday
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Isaac (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Isaac has missed the past two games for Orlando, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's game. If he plays, Goga Bitadze could drop out of the rotation.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Not playing Saturday
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Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Isaac will miss the front end of the Magic's back-to-back Saturday while tending to a left knee injury, and he'll look to be available for Sunday's contest against the Bucks. Tristan da Silva, Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze are all in line for a slight bump in minutes in Isaac's absence.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Saturday
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Isaac (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Isaac remains day-to-day after missing Thursday's game against the Mavericks. Look for Tristan da Silva to see an uptick in minutes if Isaac isn't able to give it a go.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Ruled out Thursday
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Isaac is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee soreness.
Isaac was a late addition to the injury report, and his next chance to play now comes in Saturday's matchup against the Timberwolves in Minnesota. His absence could allow Tristan da Silva and Jevon Carter to see an uptick in playing time Thursday.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Iffy for Thursday
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Isaac was added to the Magic's injury report and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee soreness.
The Magic will presumably provide an update on Isaac's status closer to pregame warmups, but he could end up being a game-time decision leading up to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. With Wendell Carter (ankle) also listed as questionable, the Magic could need to lean more heavily on Goga Bitadze, Moritz Wagner, Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda to cover minutes in the frontcourt if both Carter and Isaac aren't available.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Barely visible in win
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Isaac ended with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one block across three minutes during Saturday's 120-117 victory over Utah.
Isaac continues to play a minimal role, having now logged no more than 15 minutes in 15 of his past 16 appearances. At this point, it's hard to consider him an every-night part of the rotation, eliminating all of his fantasy appeal. In 41 games thus far, he has averaged just 2.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.1 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Makes mark on defense Wednesday
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Isaac tallied four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across 17 minutes Wednesday in the Magic's 133-124 win over the Heat.
After playing just 12 total minutes over the Magic's previous five contests, Isaac resurfaced in head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation Wednesday. He made a strong case for sticking with the second unit on a regular basis. With four defensive counters on the night, Isaac ranked second to only Anthony Black (four steals, two blocks) among Magic players. The Magic aren't likely to count on Isaac to offer much on the offensive end. However, the defensive disruptiveness that he showcased Wednesday could be enough for him to regain traction in the rotation, especially while younger forwards such as Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda have seen their productivity dwindle in recent games.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Exits rotation Thursday
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Isaac (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench in Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin.
After seeing no more than 12 minutes while appearing in each of the previous five games, Isaac dropped out of the rotation entirely Thursday as the Magic welcomed Franz Wagner (ankle) back into the lineup following a 16-game absence. While he remains a versatile defensive piece and has enjoyed relatively good health over the past two seasons, Isaac has seen his offensive efficiency crater since he posted a career-best 61.0 true shooting percentage in 2023-24. He's holding down a 52.6 true shooting percentage so far in 2025-26, and his lack of offensive impact could be enough to cost him a regular role on the second unit moving forward.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Available to play
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Isaac (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Isaac will power through his illness, and he could see a slight uptick in minutes Sunday with Wendell Carter (hip) unavailable. Isaac is averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game this season.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Sunday
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Isaac is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans due to an illness.
Isaac is feeling under the weather and might not be able to give it a go Sunday. If he is forced to the sidelines, Jett Howard could pick up some extra minutes, and Jamal Cain could have the opportunity to get into the rotation. Check back closer to tipoff for official word on Isaac's status.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Good to go Friday
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Isaac (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Isaac will shed his questionable tag and return to action after missing Wednesday's win over Indiana due to left knee soreness. With the 28-year-old forward back in the lineup, Jamal Cain and Noah Penda are candidates to see a decline in playing time.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Iffy for Friday
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Isaac is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to left knee soreness.
The forward could go through pregame warmups to test out his knee before the Magic decide on his status. If Isaac can't play, Tristan da Silva would be in line for an uptick in playing time in the Orlando frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Ruled out Wednesday
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Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
After exiting Monday's loss to Toronto and not returning, Isaac will miss Wednesday's contest due to left knee soreness. The 28-year-old forward's next opportunity to play will come Friday against Chicago. Jamal Cain and Noah Penda are candidates for increased minutes with Isaac sidelined.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable with sore knee
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Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Left knee soreness is clouding Isaac's status for Wednesday. Jamal Cain and Noah Penda would likely help pick up the slack if Isaac is unable to suit up against Indiana.
