Jonathan Isaac News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Efficient in limited minutes Isaac recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 129-117 win over the G League Knicks.

Impact Isaac, who was assigned to the G League on Wednesday, posted 15 points in just as many minutes during Lakeland's win over Westchester. The 25-year-old's return to the floor in any capacity is an encouraging sign considering he's missed nearly the last two and a half seasons while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee as well as another procedure to address a hamstring injury. Isaac is expected to suit up for Friday's game versus the Swarm before potentially returning to Orlando.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Jonathan Isaac plays 15 minutes in G League game

Almost 2 1/2 years after playing in his last official basketball game, Jonathan Isaac scored 15 points in 15 minutes Wednesday night in the G League in the Lakeland Magic’s 129-117...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Magic's Jonathan Isaac makes return with Lakeland G League affiliate Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac played for the organization’s G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, Wednesday vs. the Westchester Kni...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Jonathan Isaac set to play for Orlando's G League club

Jonathan Isaac is about to play basketball again, with the Orlando Magic saying Tuesday that he is set to play in a game with their G League affiliate

JANUARY 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Making return in G League Isaac (knee) is scheduled to begin an assignment with the G League's Lakeland Magic on Wednesday and is expected to appear in two games for the affiliate, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESP...

Impact Isaac has missed nearly two-and-a-half seasons while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee as well as another surgery to address a hamstring issue that cropped up during his ramp-up process last spring. The Magic have remained relatively quiet regarding Isaac's status throughout the process, but his ability to play in a competitive game is obviously a massive step in the right direction. If all goes well during the two-game G League assignment, he could be ready to make his first NBA appearance since Aug. 2, 2020. Once available, Isaac will likely play a reserve role, though it's unclear exactly where he'll fit in a rotation that's significantly different than the last time he suited up. During the 2019-20 campaign, Isaac averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.6 steals and 1.4 assists in 28.8 minutes per game (34 appearances). Before the rash of injuries, Isaac was tracking as one of the best defensive contributors in fantasy basketball, but at this point he'll have to prove he can stay even relatively healthy before managers are willing to buy back in.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Tuesday Isaac (knee) remains out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Head coach Jamahl Mosley said on Jan. 2 that Isaac has resumed participating fully in practices, but because he hasn't played in an NBA game since Aug. 2, 2020, the sixth-year forward may need an extended ramp-up period. Though he was a must-roster fantasy player when he was healthy during the 2019-20 season, Isaac's lengthy layoff means that he'll likely be subject to significant minute restrictions when he ultimately returns, making it difficult to envision him getting a large enough role to be a useful contributor outside of deeper leagues.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Isaac (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game in Sacramento.

Impact Though head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed last week that Isaac has resumed participating fully in practice, the Magic aren't yet offering up a timeline for when the 25-year-old might see his first game action since the 2019-20 season. It's not entirely clear if Isaac joined the Magic on its ongoing five-game road trip that began Saturday at Golden State, making the forward's status murky for the team's remaining three contests during the upcoming week. Given his lengthy layoff from competition, Isaac will likely have extensive playing-time restrictions whenever he's cleared to make his season debut.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at practice Monday Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Isaac (knee) was full go at practice Monday, but there still isn't a timetable for the forward's return to game action, Philip Rossman-Reich of Orland...

Impact Mosley added that the team will wait to see how Isaac responds to practice before setting a timetable for a potential season debut. Isaac continues to take the necessary steps toward returning to game action, but fantasy managers shouldn't hold their breath. Seeing as the 2017 first-round pick hasn't played in an NBA regular season game since 2019, he'll presumably need plenty of time to knock off the rust before he's thrust into an expanded role.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices, still no timetable Isaac (knee) took part in practice Tuesday as part of his rehab process but remains without a timetable for his return to action, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Isaac's appearance at practice is another step in his recovery, but he remains without a precise date for his eventual return to the floor. He's already been ruled out for Wednesday's game, but an upgrade on the injury report before a future game should signal he's drawing closer.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes next step in rehab Orlando assigned Isaac (knee) to the G League's Lakeland Magic on Tuesday, Dan Savage of NBA.com reports.

Impact Isaac hasn't played in an NBA game since tearing his ACL at the NBA bubble in Orlando in the summer of 2020. He was initially expected to be back some time during the 2021-22 campaign, but a hamstring injury that required surgery derailed his rehab process. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2017 draft has been playing in 5-on-5 drills over the last month, and he appears ready to take the next step forward in his rehab by practicing in the G League. It's unclear if Orlando plans on having him suit up for any of Lakeland's games during his assignment, but at the very least, he'll likely need multiple practices in order to regain conditioning before he's deemed ready for his 2022-23 NBA debut.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide

Orlando looks to end its eight-game slide when the Orlando Magic take on Milwaukee

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Anunoby matches season high 32, Raptors rout Magic 121-108

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando faces Toronto on 7-game skid

Orlando enters the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando hosts Atlanta, aims to stop home slide

Orlando aims to end its 4-game home slide with a win over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight home win

Brooklyn will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Nets face Orlando

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Magic take on the 76ers on 3-game slide

Orlando aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Orlando Magic take on Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Banchero, Magic to host Towns and the Timberwolves

Orlando faces Minnesota in out-of-conference play

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Charlotte faces Orlando on 8-game slide

Charlotte enters the matchup against Orlando after losing eight games in a row

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Suns to visit Magic Friday

The Orlando Magic host the Phoenix Suns

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Jonathan Isaac on playing again: 'I'm closer than I've ever been' Isaac has appreciated the Magic’s patience throughout the process. It helps that he’s starting to see the “light at the end of the tunnel” i...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dallas plays Orlando on 4-game win streak

Dallas heads into a matchup with Orlando as winners of four games in a row

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Plans to play in 'next few weeks' Isaac (knee) said Monday that he feels closer than he's ever been to returning to game action since his last NBA appearance Aug. 2, 2020, but he'll still need to use "the next few...

Impact Isaac was first sidelined on account of the torn ACL he sustained while playing at the NBA bubble in Orlando, and he later underwent surgery on his left knee to address that injury as well as damage to his meniscus. After sitting out the entire 2020-21 season, Isaac was expected to return to the court at some point in 2021-22, only to suffer an injury to his right hamstring during the rehab process and requiring another procedure back in March. Updates since that hamstring procedure have been few and far between, and at this stage, the Magic no longer appear to be viewing the 2017 lottery pick as a core piece in their rebuilding effort. The fact that he's advanced to 5-on-5 work is at least a positive step for Isaac, but because of his lengthy layoff, he sounds like he'll still need at least a few more weeks to regain enough conditioning just to be available to play brief spurts off the bench for the Magic. Even though Isaac has shown in the past that he's a game-changing defender when healthy, his uncertain timeline to debut along with the fact that he'll likely face significant playing-time restrictions makes it tough to justify holding him in most fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Jonathan Isaac using 'next few weeks' to get into game shape Jonathan Isaac, who hasn't played in over two years, said he needs "a few more weeks" to get into shape and integrate himself with the Magic...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Houston faces Orlando on 7-game road slide

Houston will attempt to end its seven-game road skid when the Rockets play Orlando

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

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