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The Orlando Magic are heading into this upcoming season with a new-found identity, and for incoming third-year forward Jonathan Isaac, a lot of it had to do with the team making the playoffs last season. Isaac had a recent Q&A session with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, and when asked about how last season’s playoff run has […]

Orlando Magic third-year forward Jonathan Isaac had a bounce-back, improved sophomore season following a rather unimpressive first year in the league. Isaac, at 6-foot-10, was selected by the Magic with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft but never really found his footing in the league until the past season. The tall, athletic […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is excited about the 2019-20 season and is bent on helping his team go even deeper into the playoffs. Per Magic reporter John Denton, Isaac shared his hunger to rack up more wins not just for himself, but for the city of Orlando as well. From the looks of it, […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac likes what he’s seeing from former first overall pick Markelle Fultz. In a recent interview with OrlandoMagic.com, Isaac said that Fultz has been working hard all summer, eager to prove what he can really do as a player. “Markelle has been working his butt off this summer. I’ve gotten a […]

Over the summer, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has added some heft to his 6-foot-10 frame in addition to an improved shooting stroke. These advancements in his game have made him more confident. Per Magic reporter John Denton, Isaac talked briefly about his experience working out with Team USA as well what he worked on […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford believes forward Jonathan Isaac is primed for a big 2019-20 season. Isaac, who was part of the Team USA Select Team which trained with USA Basketball’s National Team, has gone from 209 pounds at the close of the 2018-19 season to 234 pounds this summer. Clifford watched Isaac played […]

Orlando Magic teammates Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac were on-scene Monday morning to hype up the grand opening of The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World. The NBA Experience gives fans of the game a chance to peer into the world of an NBA player. The new facility also features an array of interactive stations. […]

Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac was one of the lucky few who were selected to participate in Team USA’s buildup for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. Isaac was called up to be part of the Select Team — a group comprised of some of the league’s best young talents who would be […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is looking forward to the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season because he feels that they will have a lot to offer to their fans. In an interview with Young Kings Sports, Isaac said that the Magic are looking to make some noise next season. He believes that with the way they […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is excited to partake in Team USA’s training camp for the FIBA World Cup. He has been picked to play for USA Basketball’s 13-player select team, which will train and compete with the national basketball team from August 5-8 in Las Vegas. Per Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Isaac said […]

The Orlando Magic have made the playoffs for the first time since 2012, when Dwight Howard was still wearing black-and-blue pinstripes. Fortunately, Steve Clifford’s team will have a clean bill of health for its opening game against the Toronto Raptors, too. The Magic announced on Thursday that sophomore forward Jonathan Isaac has cleared concussion protocol, […]

The Orlando Magic will hold Jonathan Isaac out of Wednesday night’s regular season finale in Charlotte. According to a report from Josh Robbins of the Athletic, Isaac has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol program after taking a shot to the jaw in the third quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Boston Celtics. Jonathan […]

The Orlando Magic entered Friday’s action clinging to eighth place in the Eastern Conference, a half game ahead of the Miami Heat and two and-a-half games in front of the Charlotte Hornets. Needless to say, Steve Clifford’s team needs every win it can get over the final week of the regular season to claim the […]

The Orlando Magic scored the upset of the evening by defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors, on Thursday, 103-96. Following the big win, second-year power forward Jonathan Isaac was quick to credit the coaching staff for the grit and determination exhibited by the team: “I think it starts at the top, with the toughness […]

Jonathan Isaac is finally beginning to look the part of a high lottery pick. Despite flashing his sky-high potential on a far more consistent basis than ever before, though, the Orlando Magic forward still believes he’s only just scratching the surface. Asked by reporter Keith Smith if it’s all coming together at the end of […]

Dennis Smith Jr. has been a different kind of player since being traded to the New York Knicks just a few weeks ago. It appears that nothing is strong enough to hold the second-year guard down at the moment, not even a soaring dunk attempt from 6-foot-10 Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac. DSJ swats […]

Second-year man Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic put on his best defensive stance against the Atlanta Hawks in one possession. The 21-year-old swatted three shot attempts by the Hawks in one single possession. Check out the clip below where Isaac displayed perfect timing coupled with unmatched athleticism. Isaac, the sixth overall pick by the […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – It was pure magic at the Amway Center Saturday night. A 38-point third quarter helped the Orlando Magic defeat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their fourth win in five games. Who would have thought the team’s best performance of the season would come against King James? It was Orlando’s sixth […]

Earlier in the week, Orlando Magic second-year big man Jonathan Isaac had a monster block on Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid. Now, Isaac can add Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to his block list. The Lakers are in Orlando Saturday to take on the Magic at the Amway Center. Los Angeles is […]

After making Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic touch the floor, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers thought he had a free slam. But Jonathan Isaac had other ideas that ended up in embarrassing fashion for the Sixers big man. Joel Embiid easily made Vucevic fall after a behind-the-back move. But then, the 6-foot-10 Jonathan […]

After an ankle injury forced him to miss six games, Orlando Magic small forward Jonathan Isaac is returning to lineup on Wednesday. Isaac will be needed by the team as they host the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. .@OrlandoMagic F Jonathan Isaac cleared to play tonight. — John Denton (@JohnDenton555) November 14, 2018 Magic head coach Steve […]

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 […]

Young Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac will be sidelined day-to-day due to a mild ankle sprain. The sophomore forward out of Florida State injured his ankle during their pre-season game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Via Orlando Sentinel’s Josh Robbins . Jonathan Isaac’s injury from last night’s exhibition game in Philadelphia has been diagnosed as a mild […]

The sixth overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Jonathan Isaac is one of the most intriguing pieces of the Orlando Magic. Gifted with the physical tools in size and length, his calling card has always been on the defensive end of things. Unfortunately, he only got to showcase a small sample size last season. […]

The Orlando Magic have a crowded frontcourt with a couple promising young talents. According to the team, the Magic are exercising the third-year option on Jonathan Isaac. This move was expected and the team will have a fourth-year option they can pick up prior to Oct. 31, 2019. For now, Orlando is committing to Isaac through […]

Sexuality is an often hush topic in the NBA so it’s refreshing to hear young Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac take to Twitter and share his views on it. According to him, pre-marital intercourse is a serious topic, which should be given more attention. Proper protection and abstinence are key solutions to the widespread occurrences […]

In the NBA, summer is the time to look forward. The 2018 NBA Draft is complete and teams are celebrating their new rookie additions, offseason trades, and free agency signings. Optimism runs high for the most part and fans are focused on what’s ahead for their favorite teams. New has everyone’s attention. Today, we’re not […]

The Orlando Magic will receive a huge boost this coming Wednesday, as their promising rookie, Jonathan Isaac, is on track to make his return to action when they host the Toronto Raptors inside Amway Center, according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. Isaac last saw action on Dec. 26. Jonathan Isaac will not play […]

Entering the season, a lot of expectations were already placed on the young shoulders of Jonathan Isaac to immediately make an impact for the Orlando Magic. Being selected sixth overall in last June’s draft, many thought of him as a game-changer for the team, but that has not been the case so far as he […]

The Orlando Magic aren’t going anywhere in the Eastern Conference and their rebuilding efforts haven’t panned out like they expected. If there are teams out there that are looking to improve their roster, the Magic may have some pieces that are available for trades. Just don’t expect them to field offers for Aaron Gordon and […]

The Orlando Magic are among the bottom dwellers in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-31. There are even talks saying their valuable assets Evan Fournier, Elfrid Payton and Nikola Vucevic are on the move. You may think that this is the best time for the Magic to pray, but it seems like you […]

Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac is not having a great experience in his first year in the pros. Isaac has appeared in just 15 games this season, as he’s being hampered by an ankle injury he suffered on Nov. 17. So far, Isaac has been absent in 21 games, but he’s about to miss […]

Most people can only imagine what it must be like to make an NBA debut. The adrenaline is likely flowing 100 miles per hour with different thoughts racing as a childhood dream is about to come true. Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was likely experiencing something similar when he made his NBA debut at home […]

Heading into this coming season, the Orlando Magic are hopeful that they can make the playoffs, as they have added some key pieces to bolster their lineup. One player they brought in to their fold is rookie Jonathan Isaac, who they see as a cornerstone of their team in the future. Head coach Frank Vogel […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

The top 20 ranked prospects will take the green room prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft, per DraftExpress. Out of the list, provided by Sean Deveney of the Sporting News, only one of them is an international player, making this one of the strongest pool of American talent in the first round of the draft in the […]

This year’s draft class is among the most talked about since maybe 2003 when names such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony were lottery selections. No doubt, there is a serious amount of incoming talent expected to have an immediate impact in the league. As deep as this year’s class is, two players stand head […]