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.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Double-doubles in start
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Isaac provided 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 loss to the Hawks.
Isaac received his first start of the season, recording just his second double-double. Despite being relatively healthy this year, Issac's playing time has remained limited, averaging just 15.4 minutes per game through 71 games. The Magic will now host the Hawks in the first round of the Play-In tournament, with the winner moving on to face the Celtics.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Getting spot start
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Isaac will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.
With Cory Joseph (knee), Franz Wagner (knee) and Paolo Banchero (ankle) out, the Magic will start Isaac, Anthony Black, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter. This is Isaac's first start of the campaign, and he's played 20-plus minutes only 13 times.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sees 14 minutes in win
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Isaac finished with four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 14 minutes during Thursday's 109-97 win over the Wizards.
Isaac continues to be used sparingly by the Magic. Over his last seven games, he's seen just 11.9 minutes per contest with 1.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks on 33.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Sees just eight minutes
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Isaac ended Wednesday's 116-108 loss to Houston with two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one block and two steals in eight minutes.
Isaac has now been held to single-digit minutes in three straight contests. He does have a combined two blocks and five steals during that span, but he's miles off the fantasy radar in standard formats with these types of workloads.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Late scratch Thursday
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Isaac is out for Thursday's game versus the Bulls due to an illness, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
Despite not showing up on the injury report all day, an illness will keep Isaac out of Thursday's contest. Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Caleb Houstan are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Isaac's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable to play Sunday
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Isaac (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Isaac missed Friday's loss to the Grizzlies with a non-COVID illness, but it seems it wasn't a severe problem, as the questionable tag suggests he has a shot at playing after the one-game absence. Even if he's available, Isaac's return shouldn't create a lot of waves in fantasy. He's averaging only 3.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 blocks across 15.0 minutes per game in seven February appearances.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Quiet in victory over ATL
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Isaac (back) registered two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 11 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 win over the Hawks.
Isaac saw limited playing time during his return from a one-game absence in the club's final contest before the All-Star break due to a back injury. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 4.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game. Isaac will likely continue to compete for playing time in the frontcourt behind Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter and Goga Bitadze. However, it's unlikely that Isaac will consistently receive more than 20 minutes per game in a healthy frontcourt.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Downgraded to out
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Isaac (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Isaac was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately miss Orlando's final game before the All-Star break, marking his first absence since Dec. 10. In Isaac's stead, Caleb Houstan and Jett Howard are candidates to enter the rotation again.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Added to injury report
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Isaac (back) is now questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
The Magic have added Isaac to the injury report late due to a back injury, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing. If the 27-year-old is ultimately downgraded to out, more minutes would be available to Wendell Carter and Tristan da Silva from Orlando's bench.
