Orlando Magic second-year forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a right ankle sprain Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game.
The Magic later announced that Isaac was done for the night. He finished with two points and one rebound in 12 minutes of action.
Jonathan Isaac suffered a sprained right ankle during the second quarter tonight against the LA Clippers.
He will not return.
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) November 3, 2018
Jonathan Isaac, 21, entered Friday averaging 7.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists while shooting 42.9 percent from the field, 27.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Magic dropped to 2-6 on the season after a 120-95 loss.
An X-ray after the game revealed no fracture, but it's unclear how much time Isaac will miss.
Jonathan Isaac said he underwent X-rays on his injured right ankle, and those X-rays showed no fractures. Isaac said there's not much swelling, but the injury is painful. How much time he'll miss is unclear.
— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) November 3, 2018
During his rookie campaign, Isaac posted averages of 5.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in just 27 games. The youngster dealt with a lot of injuries in his rookie season, including ankle issues.
The Magic drafted Isaac with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Florida State University. The 6-foot-10 swingman is a full-time starter this season.
It's early in the season, so there's no point to risk Isaac's long-term health, especially during a season where the Magic are still rebuilding. Orlando is not expected to compete for a playoff spot.
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