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Isaac holds no timetable for a return to an ongoing left knee injury. The oft-injured forward can be considered week-to-week until the Magic update his timeline.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Another absence coming
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Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
The oft-injured forward isn't ready to make his season debut. His next chance to do so arrives Friday in Toronto for a rematch with the Raptors.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Remaining out Sunday
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Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Isaac continues to be sidelined by a left knee injury that caused him to miss the final two months of the 2025-26 season. He has yet to make his 2026-27 debut, and his next chance to do so is Wednesday against the Raptors.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't play Friday
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Isaac (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
The oft-injured forward isn't ready to make his season debut. His next chance to do so arrives Sunday in New York, when Orlando takes on the defending-champion Knicks.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Out for Wednesday
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Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Isaac didn't play in the preseason and will sit out Wednesday's contest due to left knee injury management. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Minnesota.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sitting once again
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Isaac (knee) is out for Friday's preseason game against Miami.
Isaac has been a limited participant at training camp and did not make any appearances in the preseason. He's questionable at best ahead of Opening Night.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Uncertain for Friday
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Isaac (personal, knee) participated in Thursday's practice but is still ramping up his activity, according to Orlando Magic Daily.
Isaac previously missed time during the preseason due to personal reasons but has since rejoined the team on the court. Although his participation in practice is a positive development, his status for Friday's exhibition against Miami has yet to be determined. The Magic now have their full roster participating in on-court activities.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't play Tuesday
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Isaac (knee) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against Cleveland, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The oft-injured forward is back with the team after attending to a personal matter but remains sidelined with a knee injury. Friday's exhibition against the Heat marks Isaac's last chance for preseason reps.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Returns to practice
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Isaac (knee/personal) participated in individual drills Tuesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Isaac has been away from the team while attending to a personal matter, though he's back ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against Cleveland. It's unclear if the 29-year-old will suit up Tuesday, as he was limited by a knee injury before missing back-to-back preseason contests for personal reasons.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Still out
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Isaac (personal, knee) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Isaac has been dealing with a left knee injury throughout camp, but he will miss a second straight preseason game due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Isaac (knee) won't travel with the Magic for Wednesday's preseason opener against the Grizzlies due to personal reasons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Isaac also wasn't spotted on the court during the media-viewing portions of Orlando's practices Monday or Tuesday. The veteran forward entered training camp limited while completing his recovery from the left knee sprain that ended his 2025-26 campaign, but his absence Wednesday is being attributed to personal reasons.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Limited to open camp
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Isaac (knee) said he will be limited to open training camp, according to Orlando Magic Daily.
Isaac suffered his left knee sprain late in the 2025-26 regular season and missed Orlando's entire first-round playoff series against Detroit. The veteran forward said he spent the summer rehabbing his knee and isn't fully ready for camp, though he indicated that the expectation is for him to be fine. His activity level will be worth monitoring as the preseason approaches.
Isaac (knee) will return to the Magic on a one-year deal, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports Wednesday.
The Magic waived Isaac on June 27, but there was always mutual interest in a return. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, Isaac produced averages of 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him through the end of the season. He's likely going to be facing an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27, even if he's healthy.
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Jonathan Isaac: Cut loose by Orlando
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Isaac (knee) was waived by the Magic on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Isaac had been with the Magic since the organization selected him No. 6 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, but he'll now depart after his effectiveness and role diminished in recent years. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, the 28-year-old averaged 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him from mid-March through Orlando's Eastern Conference first-round series loss. Isaac will now seek a fresh opportunity elsewhere, and while earning a consistent role may prove challenging, the forward's length and defensive ability may make him an intriguing option for teams looking to bolster their frontcourt depth.
Isaac (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.
Isaac hasn't played during this series, so his absence shouldn't catch anyone by surprise. If Orlando manages to advance to the second round, it's unknown if Isaac will be ready to go. However, even if the 28-year-old gets cleared to return at some point this postseason, he likely won't be much of a factor on either end of the floor.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Not expected to play Sunday
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Isaac (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Detroit.
Isaac has appeared in only one game in the last two months, so the doubtful designation is hardly a surprise. If the 28-year-old manages to return for Sunday's contest, he may not see any action. If anything, Isaac might only be used sporadically throughout the contest for situational purposes.
