Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Season-high 12 boards vs. Pistons
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Isaac supplied five points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 23 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 victory over Detroit.
Isaac made just one of his six field-goal attempts but managed to finish Saturday's contest as the game's leading rebounder and tied Goga Bitadze for most blocks on the Magic. It was just the second time Isaac has logged double-digit rebounds this season, and since Nov. 1 he's averaged 6.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over 17.7 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Near double-double off bench
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Isaac finished Friday's 98-86 victory over the 76ers with 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.
Isaac and Moritz Wagner provided a spark off the Magic bench Friday, with the former finishing with a team-high plus-21 point differential and one rebound shy from registering his first double-double of the regular season. Over his last five outings, Isaac has averaged 8.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 17.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Owns paint in near double-double
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Isaac logged eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 win over the Pacers.
Isaac provided a big lift off the Magic bench in Wednesday's contest, leading all bench players in rebounds while pacing the team in blocks and coming up two points shy of a double-double. Isaac set new season highs in blocks and boards, posting his first double-digit rebound outing of the year. He has now recorded at least eight points in four contests, including in three of his last five outings.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Good to go Sunday
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Isaac (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
As expected, Isaac has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a seventh straight game. Even with Wendell Carter (foot) sidelined, Isaac's playing time has been limited, averaging 13.8 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Expected to play Sunday
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Isaac (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Wizards.
Isaac injured his hamstring against the Pelicans but is expected to suit up Sunday. If he's upgraded to available, Isaac should continue to operate as a bench option in Orlando's forward rotation.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable to return
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Isaac is considered questionable to return to Friday's game versus the Pelicans due to right hamstring tightness.
Isaac compiled 10 points (4-4 FG) and two rebounds across nine minutes before leaving the game. Given Isaac's history of lower-body injuries, the Magic will most likely err on the side of caution and hold him out for the rest of the contest.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Plays well in return from hip issue
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Isaac (hip) logged 14 minutes off the bench and tallied eight points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in Wednesday's 102-99 loss to the Bulls.
Isaac produced solid per-minute numbers in his return to the court following a three-game absence due to a left hip contusion. While Isaac and Moritz Wagner should continue to operate as the Magic's primary backup big men moving forward, Isaac's lengthy injury history could deter Orlando from scaling up his minutes dramatically, even once he becomes further removed from the hip issue. Between his 65 appearances in the regular season and postseason in 2023-24, Isaac topped 25 minutes on just four occasions.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Will play Wednesday
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Isaac (hip) will be available for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Isaac has been cleared to play for the first time since injuring his hip in Orlando's season-opening win over the Heat on Oct. 23. With Isaac back in the fold, Jett Howard could be bumped from the rotation, though the Magic are likely to be cautious with Isaac's minutes count coming off a three-game absence.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Wednesday
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Isaac (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Isaac may miss a fourth straight game, but he's reportedly nearing his return to game action. If he remains sidelined, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony and Jett Howard would be candidates for slightly more minutes.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Ruled out Monday
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Isaac (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Isaac will miss a third straight game but is getting closer to a return. In his lone appearance this season, Isaac logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench. In his absence, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony and Jett Howard have been given chances off the bench.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Considered a game-time call
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Isaac (hip) will be considered a game-time decision Monday against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Isaac is "doing better," but the Magic will re-evaluate his status after warmups. In his lone appearance this season, Isaac logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Listed questionable for Monday
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Isaac (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Isaac is in jeopardy of missing a third consecutive game due to a left hip contusion. The 27-year-old left the regular-season opener against Miami on Wednesday early after logging only 11 minutes. If Isaac is ruled out, Moritz Wagner would likely see extra playing time.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Ruled out Saturday
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Isaac (hip) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
A left hip contusion has prevented Isaac from playing again after logging just 11 minutes in the season opener Wednesday against the Heat, during which he posted three points and three rebounds. As such, the towering forward will have to keep waiting for his moment to return to the court. His next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Monday.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Iffy against Memphis
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Isaac (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Isaac is in danger of missing his second straight contest Saturday while recovering from left hip soreness. Availability has been an issue throughout Isaac's career, as he hasn't made more than 60 regular-season appearances since 2018-19.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't suit up vs. Nets
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Isaac (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Isaac left Wednesday's matchup against the Heat due to left hip soreness, during which he logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench. With the 27-year-old out, the Magic will likely take an extended look at Moritz Wagner behind Wendell Carter at center. Isaac's next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Grizzlies.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Iffy against Brooklyn
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Isaac (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Isaac left Wednesday's regular-season opener early due to left hip soreness and was unable to return. If Isaac is forced to miss Friday's contest, the Magic could turn to Caleb Houstan or Tristan da Silva to pick up minutes off the bench at forward.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Exits with sore hip
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Isaac won't return to Wednesday's game against the Heat due to left hip soreness.
Isaac logged 11 minutes off the bench and finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal. The 27-year-old forward can be viewed as day-to-day until the Magic provide an update on his status, but given his history of being a slow healer, Isaac could be unlikely to play Friday against Brooklyn in the first leg of a back-to-back set.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Tallies three defensive stats
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Isaac produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3PT), two blocks and one steal in seven minutes during Friday's 114-99 preseason win over Philadelphia.
Isaac played limited minutes off the bench but still managed to have a sizeable impact on the defensive end. Now fully healthy, Isaac has been able to put together an injury-free preseason for the first time in what feels like forever. The Magic are unlikely to extend him too much, something that does put a cap on his overall value. With that said, he is one of the most enigmatic fantasy players typically available late in drafts. If you can afford to take a chance, he is worth considering just in case he can cobble together a consistent 20-minute role.
