Jonathan Isaac News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Questionable Wednesday Isaac is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to left knee injury management.

Impact Isaac made his season debut Jan. 23 but hasn't played more than 10 minutes in any of his appearances, averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 9.3 minutes per game. If he's sidelined Wednesday, Bol Bol could see a slight uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Low minutes continue Isaac had five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal in nine minutes during Saturday's 128-109 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Isaac has yet to see 10 minutes of action in any of his three games since returning from his multi-year absence, and that might continue for a while this season. Even in that minimal playing time, he's still averaging a decent 1.7 steals per game. Considering that the 25-year-old is also continuing to rest games, his potential value for next season is likely the bigger focus than his value for this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Isaac (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Although Isaac will be available, expect him to remain on a pretty strict minutes limit. He was on an 8-to-10 limit in the team's previous game and will presumably see something similar Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Isaac has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat due to left knee injury management.

Impact The Magic have been incredibly cautious with Isaac's workload following his lengthy absence, as he's averaged just 9.0 minutes per game over his two appearances since his season debut. He'll be held out in the first game of a back-to-back set, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him return for Saturday's matchup against Chicago.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on limit of 8-10 minutes Isaac will remain on a limit of 8-10 minutes for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Isaac made his long-awaited return during Monday's win over the Celtics, where he posted 10 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 10 minutes. The Magic will remain cautious and keep him around 8-10 minutes for the time being.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes long-awaited return Isaac (knee) ended Monday's 113-98 victory over the Celtics with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 10 minutes.

Impact Seeing his first game action since Aug. 2, 2020, Isaac was surprisingly efficient in his limited court time. The 25-year-old has had a long road back from serious knee trouble, but the Magic's patience with him might just be rewarded. Don't expect Isaac's workload to increase quickly, but his potential to make an impact in multiple categories once he gets back up to full speed makes him worth stashing for fantasy managers in 12-team leagues or deeper that have a bench spot to churn.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jonathan Isaac makes long-awaited return in Magic's home win over Celtics After more than 2½ years, the wait for Jonathan Isaac’ s NBA return to the Orlando Magic ended. Isaac returned in Monday’ s 113-98 win over...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Banchero, Isaac, Magic end Celtics' 9-game win streak 113-98

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Magic's Jonathan Isaac makes long-awaited return vs. Celtics After more than 2 1/ 2 years, the wait for Jonathan Isaac’ s NBA return to the Orlando Magic is over. Isaac was available for Monday’ s home...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Limited to 8-10 minutes Monday Isaac (knee) will be available to play 8-to-10 minutes in Monday's game against the Celtics, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Isaac was expected to be under a heavy minutes restriction in his first NBA action in over two years, so head coach Jahmal Mosley's announcement that the forward will likely play only 8-to-10 minute comes as little surprise. Though fantasy managers who have patiently stashed Isaac since the beginning of the season may be eager to activate him, it may be prudent to keep him in an injured reserve spot until his playing time ramps up a bit more.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Jonathan Isaac available to make long-awaited return vs. Celtics After more than 2½ years, the wait for Jonathan Isaac’ s NBA return to the Orlando Magic is over. Isaac was available for Monday’ s home gam...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Officially available Monday Isaac (knee) will be active for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Isaac will step back on an NBA court for the first time since Aug. 2, 2020, after an extended rehab from ACL and hamstring surgeries. He made three appearances in the G League before rejoining Orlando and averaged 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 17.7 minutes per game, playing no more than 22 minutes in any contest. He'll likely be facing a similar minutes limit for Monday's tilt and could have his workloads managed carefully the rest of the season. Considering the amount of frontcourt talent Orlando has added to its roster since Isaac last played, it's unclear how large of a role the 2017 lottery pick will be able to claim. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Isaac to repeat his 2019-20 averages of 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks, but his skill set at least make him worthy of a cursory pickup in deep leagues where he's available.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac to make return after 2-season layoff Isaac has played three games with the G-League's Lakeland Magic this month, averaging 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jonathan Isaac is expected to make NBA return to Magic tomorrow vs. Celtics After over 2 1/ 2 years away from an NBA floor, Jonathan Isaac could make his return to the Orlando Magic tomorrow. The Magic are expected t...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Likely to play Monday Isaac (knee, conditioning) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Celtics, though he's expected to be available for the contest in what marks his 20...

Impact Isaac, who had been working his way back from ACL and hamstring surgeries, hasn't made an NBA appearance since Aug. 2, 2020, so his expected return to action Monday is a significant storyline across the NBA. The 2017 first-round pick has recently been working to improve his conditioning in the G League and took part in three games for the Lakeland Magic, averaging 15.7 points (on 41 percent shooting from the field), 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 17.7 minutes per contest. He didn't play more than 22 minutes in any of his appearances, and that level of playing time could represent close to Isaac's ceiling not only Monday, but likely in Orlando's next several games to come. While the defensive-minded forward's impending return is a major development for Orlando, Isaac could struggle to carve out enough minutes in a crowded Orlando frontcourt to re-emerge as the high-end fantasy asset he was prior to his two-plus-year hiatus.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Isaac (knee, conditioning) remains out Saturday at Washington.

Impact Isaac is seemingly nearing a return, though he still needs to improve his conditioning. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Celtics.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, inactive Friday Isaac (knee) has been recalled from the G League's Lakeland Magic but will be inactive for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to return to competition reconditioning.

Impact Isaac hasn't made an NBA appearance since August of 2020 due to a torn ACL and a subsequent hamstring issue that also required surgery, but he spent the last week and a half in the G League. Over three appearances with Lakeland, he averaged 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game. While he'll be unavailable for Friday's matchup against New Orleans, his return to the parent club suggests that his return to action for Orlando is imminent. Once he's given the green light to make his season debut, he'll almost certainly face a minutes restriction, a trend that could continue for a while, given the length of his absence.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another G League appearance Isaac (knee) will remain with the G League's Lakeland Magic and is expected to make his third appearance for the affiliate Thursday against the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Impact Isaac reported to Lakeland last week and made appearances Wednesday and Saturday in what marked his first game action since Aug. 2, 2020. The forward averaged 14.5 points (on 42.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 assists in 16.0 minutes per game between the two outings, and he could see a similar allotment of playing time when he makes his third appearance for the affiliate Thursday. Since Orlando doesn't play again until Friday against the Pelicans, Isaac is unlikely to suit up for that contest, as the organization presumably wouldn't be keen on having him play consecutive days. However, he could be an option to join the NBA team in Washington on Saturday for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set. Whenever he's cleared to debut with the parent club, Isaac will likely be on a strict minutes restriction initially, and perhaps for the remainder of the season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday Isaac (knee) remains on assignment with the G League's Lakeland Magic and won't be available Sunday for Orlando's game in Denver.

Impact Lakeland won't play again until Tuesday, but Isaac may rejoin the parent club before then in preparation for making his first NBA appearance since Aug. 2, 2020 in Orlando's home game Friday versus the Pelicans. The 25-year-old forward saw his first competitive action in nearly 900 days during appearances with Lakeland this past Wednesday and Saturday. Between wins over the Westchester Knicks and Greensboro Swarm, Isaac played 15 and 17 minutes and averaged 14.5 points (on 42.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 assists. He could handle a similar 15-to-20-minute role once he rejoins the Orlando Magic, who could have significant playing-time restrictions in place for Isaac the rest of the season due to his injury history.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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