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Twitter reacts to the return of Jonathan Isaac Isaac played only seven minutes but he sure did a lot

JULY 28, 2020 • ORLANDOPINSTRIPEDPOST.COM

Thrives off bench in return Isaac (knee) exploded for 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist in just seven minutes off the bench during Monday's 114-110 win over the N...

Impact This was Isaac's first game since New Year's Day but, considering how good he looked, he is pumped and ready to go for the season opener Friday against the Nets. He is expected to have a regular role in the rotation, but he might come off the bench given the fact he hasn't played an official game in almost seven months.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

What does Jonathan Isaac’s shockingly good performance Monday mean for Orlando? In his first game in seven months, Isaac needed just seven minutes to score 13 points and collect seven rebounds.

JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What does Jonathan Isaac’s shockingly good performance Monday mean for Orlando? In his first game in seven months, Isaac needed just seven minutes to score 13 points and collect seven rebounds.

JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jonathan Isaac shines in return, helps lift Magic to victory Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz were back and they quickly made their presence felt

JULY 28, 2020 • ORLANDOPINSTRIPEDPOST.COM

Pours in 23 points LeVert amassed 23 points (11-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 112-107 scrimmage loss to the Jazz.

Impact LeVert continues to carry a massive load offensively as the team's top option. He could potentially be faced with a difficult matchup if Jonathan Isaac (knee) suits up and covers him in Friday's bout versus the Magic. Nevertheless, Isaac may still have a minutes limit and may not even draw the assignment of guarding LeVert. With as many minutes and touches as he's likely to get going forward, the explosive forward will probably make for a strong fantasy option.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz set to return as the Magic play their final scrimmage The Orlando Magic get a huge boost as Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac return to the lineup in their final scrimmage

JULY 27, 2020 • ORLANDOPINSTRIPEDPOST.COM

Orlando Magic: Being cautious about Jonathan Isaac’s return Jonathan Isaac is going to play in a scrimmage game on Monday night, but the Orlando Magic should be cautious about his return. Despite losi...

JULY 27, 2020 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Jonathan Isaac Cleared for Monday Scrimmage | SLAM For the first time in nearly eight months, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has the go-ahead to play for his team. Josh Robbins of The Athletic wrote

JULY 27, 2020 • SLAMONLINE.COM

To have minutes limit Isaac's minutes will be limited in Monday's scrimmage against Denver, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Considering it will be Isaac's first real game action since New Year's Day, this shouldn't come as a much of a surprise. The rangy forward was held out of the previous two scrimmages while working his way back from a knee injury that shelved him for the final 31 games before the shutdown. If all goes well Monday, Isaac will likely be on track to rejoin the Magic's rotation for the finish to the regular season. That would be a big boost for the team, as Isaac was in the midst of a breakout campaign before suffering the injury. Orlando faces Brooklyn on Friday in the first of eight seeding games.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac to play in Magic's final scrimmage Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is set to play in his team's final scrimmage against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, president of basketb...

JULY 26, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Takes contact but won't scrimmage Isaac (knee) was a participant in five-on-five contact work during Friday's practice but will not scrimmage Saturday against the Lakers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Isaac continues to make strong progress in his recovery, but he's not yet ready to take the court. Previous reports indicated that we may not know if Isaac will play in the resumed season until late in the seeding games process.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Will Jonathan Isaac play when the Orlando Magic resume their... Isaac has done some 5-on-5 work since the Magic entered the bubble, raising the possibility he'll play during the NBA restart.

JULY 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Plays more 5-on-5 Isaac continues to go through 5-on-5 work during practices, but it remains unclear if he'll play during the NBA restart, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Steve Clifford said back on July 13 that the team likely won't make a decision on Isaac's status for another "two or three weeks," but the fact that Isaac is participating in regular 5-on-5 sessions has to be viewed as a positive indication. The third-year forward hasn't played since suffering a knee injury on Jan. 1, so if he does return in Orlando, he will have had roughly seven months to recover. "I'm optimistic," Isaac said of his chances to gain medical clearance. "I have no reservations in my mind about it. If I'm ready to play and if I get the clearance, I'm ready to go."

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will Jonathan Isaac play when the Orlando Magic resume their... Isaac has done some 5-on-5 work since the Magic entered the bubble, raising the possibility he'll play during the NBA restart.

JULY 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Does limited 5-on-5 work Isaac (knee) went through limited five-on-five work during Thursday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact On Monday, coach Steve Clifford said he doesn't expect to know for another two-to-three weeks whether Isaac will be ready to play. It's a good sign, though, that Isaac has begun five-on-five work, even if it's in a limited capacity. Ultimately, we shouldn't be surprised if Isaac either doesn't play or only sees action in the postseason.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac remains optimistic about returning this season Isaac participated in another workout with contact on Monday

JULY 14, 2020 • ORLANDOPINSTRIPEDPOST.COM

Status won't be known until August Magic coach Steve Clifford said Monday that he doesn't expect to know for another 2-to-3 weeks whether Isaac (knee) will be ready to play during the NBA season restart, John Denton...

Impact Though Isaac joined the Magic at the Walt Disney World complex as the team prepares to return from a four-month layoff, he still has yet to go through contact drills since sustaining a significant left knee sprain Jan. 1. While Clifford is satisfied with Isaac's progress in his rehab thus far, a timeline for the forward's return won't be established until he's able to go through 5-on-5 drills. Isaac can probably be ruled out for the remainder of the Magic's regular-season slate, and he likely won't be an option in the playoffs either unless Orlando makes a surprising deep run.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for contact Magic head coach Steve Clifford said Sunday that Isaac (knee) hasn't done any contact work since joining Orlando for practices at the Walt Disney World complex, Josh Robbins of The...

Impact Though Isaac is with the Magic in the NBA "bubble" as the league prepares to return from a four-plus-month hiatus, the team isn't counting on him playing at any point during the remainder of the regular season or playoffs. Instead, the Magic likely just cleared him to join the bubble so he could have his rehab program supervised as he looks to move past the severe left knee sprain he sustained Jan. 1. Isaac is expected to be back to full strength ahead of training camp for the 2020-21 season.

JULY 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac travels to Disney but Magic ‘planning on life without Jonathan’ Jeff Weltman didn’t entirely rule out a comeback but said Isaac is joining the team at Disney for support and experience

JULY 8, 2020 • ORLANDOPINSTRIPEDPOST.COM

To continue rehab in bubble Isaac (knee) will continue his rehab in the Orlando bubble but is not expected to play, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Isaac will continue working back from his knee injury while supporting his teammates in the bubble. He hasn't been ruled out completely, but it seems unlikely he'll play unless the Magic go surprisingly far in the playoffs. Even then, the organization could prefer to play it safe.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing rehab in bubble Isaac (knee) will join the Magic at the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando to continue his rehab program, but he's not expected to play when the team resumes its season July 31,...

Impact Isaac will be on hand to support his teammates while the Magic look to secure a playoff spot, but it doesn't appear as though he'll attempt to return from the severe left knee sprain he suffered Jan. 1. The Magic haven't ruled Isaac out completely, but barring a deep playoff run, the forward likely won't be back in action until the 2020-21 campaign. With Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) not joining the team in the NBA bubble, James Ennis should continue to operate as a starting forward alongside Aaron Gordon.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac, Al-Farouq Aminu not expected to be back for Magic when games restart Isaac was having a breakout season when he hyperextended his knee.

JUNE 7, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac Congratulate Graduating Orange County Public School Students With Video Messages | Orlando Magic ORLANDO - Who better to encourage and congratulate the future leaders of Central Florida than the young and robust future leaders of the Orl...

MAY 29, 2020 • NBA.COM

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