The Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets are in similar positions financially entering the 2026 offseason. After releasing Jonathan Isaac, the Magic saved $6.5 million off their cap sheet, where they are $2.8 million above the first apron.
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The Orlando Magic have decided to part ways with Jonathan Isaac ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite being the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Jonathan Isaac never reached the potential that the Orlando Magic had hoped for him to reach.
The Orlando Magic‘s decision to waive Jonathan Isaac brings an end to a potential “what if” story. When healthy, Isaac remains one of basketball’s most versatile defenders with his 6’10” frame and 7’1″ wingspan.
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A day before his full 2026-27 salary would have become guaranteed, forward Jonathan Isaac was waived by the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Had Isaac remained with the club another 24 hours, he would have been guaranteed $14.5 million for the upcoming season.
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The Orlando Magic are moving on from a former top 10 draft pick. The Magic released forward Jonathan Isaac, according to multiple reports. The move will save Orlando $6.5 million against the salary cap, with only $8 million of his $14 million salary for next year guaranteed.
Jonathan Isaac‘s time with the Magic has come to an end. Orlando is waiving the veteran forward/center, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, ending an eight-year run that was repeatedly interrupted by injuries.
The Magic are waiving veteran forward/center Jonathan Isaac, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Isaac has an $8MM guarantee on his $14.5MM salary for the upcoming season, so Orlando will save some money with the move, which had to be made by Sunday before the contract become fully guaranteed.
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