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Freshly-minted 2024 NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has played at an elite level all season long for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His efficiency has been at the heart of Minnesota’s success so far this season. The number one defense gets by on the offensive end through a series of screen actions, strong drives to the basket and […]

The Orlando Magic, rebounding from a disappointing 107-106 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, bounced back with a commanding 113-98 victory over the red-hot Phoenix Suns Sunday night. The Suns, coming into the game as one of the league’s formidable teams with victories in 7 of their last 8 contests, had previously […]

Head coach Jamahl Mosley and his Orlando Magic have turned around the fortunes of the franchise in 2023-24. The team has slipped up just a bit as of late due to a string of injuries, most notably to talented forward Franz Wagner; however, the Magic currently sit comfortably in playoff position, and the revamped defense […]

The Orlando Magic, reeling from a 99-96 loss to the Miami Heat, are now bracing for a challenging game against the 26-11 Oklahoma City Thunder. Their situation is complicated by a series of injuries, with several key players sidelined. Magic’s lengthy injury report against Thunder A key setback for the Magic is the continued absence […]

The Orlando Magic have taken a decisive step by fully guaranteeing Jonathan Isaac’s contract for the remainder of the season, committing a substantial $17.4 million to the talented forward. This move represents a significant shift from Isaac’s prior arrangement, where he was on a partially guaranteed deal worth $7.6 million. Magic fully guarantee Jonathan Isaac’s […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the most pleasant surprises in all of the NBA. The Magic are 19-15 on the season with a +1.8 point differential that ranks 12th in the NBA and a +2 net rating that also ranks 12th. Paolo Banchero looks like an All-Star already and Franz Wagner has taken […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2023-24 season. Currently 14-7 on the year, the Magic reside near the top of the NBA Power Rankings and they are quickly proving to be a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. However, they will be slightly short-handed on Friday night against the […]

The Orlando Magic have taken the momentum strong finish from last season and have raced out to a 9-5 record to begin the 2023-24 campaign. After starting out the 2022-23 season 5-20, Orlando went 29-28 from December onwards. Sure, they still came up short in making the postseason, but that stretch indicated this Magic team […]

In a two-game slate on Thursday night, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in a battle of two Eastern Conference teams looking to burst onto the upper-echelon of playoff-contending teams. The Magic will already be entering the night shorthanded, with Wendell Carter Jr. continuing to recover from his fractured third metacarpal. […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac won’t be taking the court for the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Earlier on the day, Orlando officially listed him as out, citing rest for the back-to-back contest. In addition to Isaac, Kevon Harris and Trevelin Queen are also marked as out for the Lakers […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is showcasing significant strides in his defensive play this season. Banchero’s defensive prowess was highlighted by teammate Jonathan Isaac in a recent Sunday practice. Isaac, who often faces off against Banchero, observed:  “I’d say he’s definitely growing in that regard and it’s something that he definitely has worked on during […]

Marking a dominant start to their 35th season, the Orlando Magic cruised to a convincing victory over the Houston Rockets with a final score of 116-86 on Wednesday night. The win underscored the Magic’s renewed approach, emphasizing both notable player performances and their much-improved defensive efforts. Here are the three key takeaways: The Magic defense […]

The Charlotte Hornets could use a rebranding and that’s not just in terms of their ownership. A promising core of LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Kelly Oubre Jr., P.J. Washington, and Terry Rozier has been undermined by underperformance on the court and distractions off of it. It’s been unfortunate, and not just because a team owned […]

They haven’t exactly set the world on fire, but there have been plenty of positives to take out of what was always expected to be a development year for the Orlando Magic. A team whose best finishes in the past decade have been a pair of 4-1 defeats in the first round of the playoffs, they […]

Focusing on the Jonathan Isaac experience — or experiment, rather — is not what the Orlando Magic need to do anymore. In fact, in light of his latest season-ending surgery, it’s time for the Magic to move on. The 25-year-old Isaac was sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. His most recent injury was […]

The Orlando Magic just can’t catch a break on the Jonathan Isaac front. After having played just 11 games this season, the 25-year-old suffered yet another injury. It has now been revealed that this has turned out to be a worst-case scenario for both the Magic and Isaac, with their prized forward being forced to […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially in the books, which means the regular season is entering its final chapters. Organizations such as the Orlando Magic are competing for the final spots in the playoffs, so things could get interesting in the next few months. The Magic is currently 24-35 and No. 13 in the […]

Before the Orlando Magic’s game with the Boston Celtics Monday night, it had been a while since we have seen forward Jonathan Isaac on a basketball court, over 900 days to be exact. After missing that much time, it would be understandable if Issac wants to play as much as he can, just for the […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac announced his return to NBA action in a loud way Monday night. The former first-round NBA Draft pick played just 10 minutes coming off the bench but made a tremendous positive impact on the Magic in their 113-98 victory at home over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. In his first […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is on a high right now. It’s been a long road back to NBA availability for the former first-round NBA Draft pick, as he just saw his first minutes on the floor in the league after over two years of recovering from devastating knee injuries. And in Isaac’s first game […]

Jonathan Isaac, playing in his first game since the 2020 season after missing two years due to injury, received a huge ovation from the Orlando Magic faithful in their game against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Isaac first heard the Magic fans’ love for him loud and clear when he checked into the game […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is expected to make his return from injury against the Boston Celtics on Monday, according to a Sunday tweet from the Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. Isaac missed the last two NBA seasons after he tore his ACL and meniscus during the NBA’s bubble season in a 132-116 […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has missed over two full seasons with a knee injury. The last time he played for the team was all the way back in August of 2020, when COVID was wreaking havoc. Magic fans have waited a long time to see Isaac return to the court. According to a recent […]

Jonathan Isaac hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since 2020. But that could change soon, as head coach Jamahl Mosley said Isaac was a “full go” at the Orlando Magic’s Monday practice, per Khobi Price. Price added that there is no timetable for Isaac’s return. Nevertheless, this news is a critical update for the Magic’s […]

It’s been a long road to recovery for Orland Magic forward Jonathan Isaac. The last time he appeared in an NBA game was on August 2nd, 2020, versus the Sacramento Kings, when the league played in the Orlando bubble. In that game, Isaac suffered an ACL injury that would cause him to miss the entirety […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season is over but the future of the team is bright. Luka Doncic led them to the Western Conference Finals and through the first-seeded Phoenix Suns. Although they fell to the Golden State Warriors in five games to end their run in the NBA playoffs, the Mavs have a lot to be […]

The Sacramento Kings kept their promise to acquire a star in hopes of reaching the playoffs. Unfortunately for them, the addition of Domantas Sabonis wasn’t enough to get them into the postseason. Their playoff drought has now extended to the historic length of 16 years. The Kings’ front office has now put themselves in a […]

The setbacks keep coming for Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac. His latest injury update wiped out yet another season from his young career. Jonathan Isaac had already sat out the entire 2020-21 NBA season due to a torn ACL suffered during the NBA bubble in Orlando. The hope and expectation was for him to […]

Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac has been injured for almost his entire NBA career so far since being nabbed sixth overall in the 2017 Draft. After missing all of 2020/21 with a torn ACL, it appears Isaac won’t play at all this season, either. Via Magic PR: PRESS RELEASE:@OrlandoMagic forward Jonathan Isaac to miss […]

The Orlando Magic have promising young talent on their roster, but they have the worst record in the league at 13-47 and will be vying for another high draft pick in 2022. There are still some things to consider for this season, though. Here are two burning questions for the Magic after the 2022 All-Star […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, still recuperating from his rash of injuries, suddenly found himself on the spotlight anew because of his adamant refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Isaac, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden […]

With both Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz coming off major knee surgeries for the Orlando Magic, their timelines for a return to the floor remain a bit foggy. Per The Athletic, the Magic, along with Isaac and Fultz, remained pretty quiet about a specific timeline. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman, coach Jamahl Mosley, forward […]

With the new NBA season about to begin in just a few weeks, all the talk lately has been centered on the continued refusal of some NBA players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. There have been several debates on the issue, including the ones pouring over on social media, and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ […]

Orlando Magic rising star Jonathan Isaac was not particularly happy with what he feels was a misinterpretation of his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine in a recent Rolling Stone story. The 23-year-old came out with a strong statement against reports that he was an anti-vaxxer, and he has now doubled down on the same. This […]

NBA training camp is about to start up, and over 90% of the league has received the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there are a few high-profile holdouts and skeptics, including Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins and Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac. In a report by Matt Sullivan in Rolling […]

Add Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac to the list of NBA players who are taking a stand against COVID-19 vaccines. This sort of movement comes at a time when the league is enforcing new protocols to look after the health and safety of the individuals involved in its operations. In an article by Rolling Stone’s […]

The Orlando Magic are entering another NBA season ready to be a potential landmine for the top teams in the East. The Florida franchise will be looking to improve on the limited success they enjoyed last season, with a somewhat revamped roster. Rather than having Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic, this roster is now led […]

The Orlando Magic have signed Jonathan Isaac to a four-year, $80 million contract extension, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jonathan Isaac has agreed to a four-year, $80M extension with the Orlando Magic, his agent Jeff Wechsler tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 21, 2020 Isaac will miss his fourth NBA season as he […]

Amid the bustle of free agency, five NBA players made a trip to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican in an effort to discuss social justice issues heading into the 2020-2021 season. The delegation of players includes Sterling Brown, Kyle Korver, Jonathan Isaac, Marco Belinelli, and Anthony Tolliver, who is currently serving as the union’s […]