Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Green light to play Tuesday
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Isaac (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Isaac has recently been working through a left hip contusion, but the veteran forward has been cleared to play in Tuesday's road contest. In seven outings since Dec. 1, he has averaged 2.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.6 blocks over 10.9 minutes per game. However, Isaac could take on a more sizable role against Portland due to the absences of Goga Bitadze (knee), Franz Wagner (ankle) and Tristan da Silva (shoulder).
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Tuesday
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Isaac is questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland with a left hip contusion.
The forward is likely to go through pregame warmups before the Magic make a decision on his availability. If Isaac can't play, more playing time will become available for Jett Howard in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Available to play
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Isaac (hip) is available for Saturday's game in Utah.
Isaac is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, and he should resume his usual role in the second unit, operating with minutes in the lower teens. Isaac is averaging 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable against Utah
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Isaac is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz with a left hip contusion.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, Isaac's status remains in limbo for Saturday. Tristan da Silva (shoulder) joins Isaac as a questionable mark, meaning Jett Howard could be worth streaming in shallow leagues and Jase Richardson in deeper settings if both players end up being out of action.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Out Thursday
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Isaac (hip) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Isaac was added to the injury report earlier in the day due to a left hip bruise, and it's since been decided that he won't go Thursday. Jett Howard and Noah Penda could see more action with Isaac sidelined.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Added to injury report
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Isaac is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a left hip contusion.
Isaac is a late addition to the injury report, which bodes poorly for his chances of playing Thursday. His status figures to come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. With Tristan da Silva (shoulder) also questionable, Jett Howard could be thrust into a big role in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Plays just 11 minutes in loss
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Isaac recorded four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and one block over 11 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks.
Isaac has not eclipsed 20 minutes of playing time all season and has seen the court even less with the return of Paolo Banchero (groin). While Isaac is usually on the court as a defensive specialist, his lack of volume does not make him a roster candidate in most formats. However, Franz Wagner (lower leg) left this contest early, and if he misses extended time, the Magic might have no choice but to play Isaac more.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Available for Friday
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Isaac (back) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Isaac was a late scratch Tuesday due to back spasms, but he's no longer appearing on the injury report. He's had a very minimal role in Orlando's rotation, even with Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Late scratch Tuesday
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Isaac won't play Tuesday against the 76ers due to back spasms.
This was a last-minute development for Isaac, who hadn't been listed on the injury report leading up to tipoff. Coach Jamahl Mosley noted in his pregame presser that Isaac felt the issue during shootaround, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Tristan da Silva and Jett Howard could pick up a few extra minutes in Isaac's absence.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Fares well off bench
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Isaac amassed nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 16 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 victory over the Clippers.
Although Paolo Banchero (groin) is without a timetable, Isaac's fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats with the team continuing to rely heavily on Tristan da Silva. In 15 appearances this season, Isaac has averaged a mere 9.9 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sees extended run with Banchero out
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Isaac registered three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 124-107 win over the Knicks.
Isaac tied his season high in minutes, as Paolo Banchero exited the game early due to a groin strain, though Isaac didn't make too much of an impact. The forward could see an increase in playing time, as Banchero is expected to miss some time, but Isaac typically operates under a minutes restriction, which limits his upside even in a shorthanded frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Limited opportunities Tuesday
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Isaac amassed two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in nine minutes during Tuesday's 127-112 loss to Atlanta.
Isaac barely saw the floor in the loss, continuing what has been a very disappointing start to the season. Although he has been largely healthy, he has seen double-digit minutes only twice through seven games. For the season, he is averaging just 2.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Another short outing in loss
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Isaac posted one block over six minutes during Wednesday's 135-116 loss to the Pistons.
Isaac continues to be uninvolved in the Magic's rotation to start the season, not seeing the floor for over seven minutes in the games he does play, as more minutes have seemingly been allocated to Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda. Isaac's next opportunity to contribute comes Thursday against the Hornets.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Barely touched floor in loss
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Isaac notched no counting stats across zero minutes during Friday's 111-107 loss to the Hawks.
Isaac played just nine seconds in the loss, a worrying sign for a player with very little wiggle room when it comes to minutes and production. He was the 11th man in the rotation, and at this point, it appears as though he is going to be used sparingly by the coaching staff. There is no reason to be holding him in any formats.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Plays well off bench
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Isaac produced 13 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes of Thursday's 132-125 preseason win over New Orleans.
Isaac made the most of his limited minutes Thursday, showing some nice touch around the rim and his shot-blocking prowess as well. Although Isaac is a solid per-minute fantasy producer in category leagues, minutes may be hard to come by in Orlando's loaded frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: With second unit
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Isaac is coming off the bench in Thursday's preseason finale against the Pelicans, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Paolo Banchero will replace Isaac in the starting lineup. The Magic will likely have restrictions for the oft-injured Isaac in 2025-26 once again.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Gets starting nod
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Isaac will start Sunday's preseason game against Miami, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane are both getting a night off for rest purposes, so Isaac will draw the start alongside Wendell Carter. Isaac has had a tough preseason so far, as he's shooting 14.3 percent from the field through two games.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sees 14 minutes in loss
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Isaac supplied five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 120-89 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After seeing 15.4 minutes per game in the regular season, Isaac saw a reduced role in the playoffs with 13.8 minutes per night. The good news is that Isaac managed to stay mostly healthy this campaign, appearing in 71 regular-season contests with 5.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.1 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.5 three-pointers. His per-minute production was excellent from a fantasy perspective, though he did shoot just 25.8 percent from beyond the arc. With a full offseason ahead, Isaac could make another positive step in 2025-26.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Barely visible again in loss
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Isaac provided four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 loss to Boston in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Despite playing a somewhat consistent role so far in the playoffs, Isaac has been unable to have any tangible impact on the game. Through four games, he has averaged just 3.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 combined steals and blocks. The two teams will meet again in Boston on Tuesday, where the Magic will need to win to keep the series alive.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Retreating to bench
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Isaac isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's Play-In Game versus the Hawks, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
Franz Wagner will replace Isaac in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing Orlando's final two games of the regular season due to right knee soreness. Isaac has averaged 3.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 12.1 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
