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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 1
NBA Free Agency: Pacers, Kelly Oubre Jr., Magic, Jonathan Isaac, Wizards
The Pacers have added another experienced wing. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Indiana has agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Magic To Re-Sign Jonathan Isaac
Jonathan Isaac will return to the Magic on a one-year deal, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The 28-year-old forward/center had an $8MM guarantee on his $14.5MM salary for 2026/27 when he was waived on Saturday.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 1
The Latest on Jonathan Isaac's Free Agency With Magic
The Orlando Magic are putting the finishing touches on their roster before the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign. One of the players that faces an uncertain future is Jonathan Isaac, who was waived by the team earlier in the week.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28
Jonathan Isaac's Release Gives Pelicans an Excellent Opportunity in Free Agency
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any additions to the roster other than using their 58th-overall pick on Jaron Pierre Jr. in the NBA Draft. They are reportedly engaged in trade discussions, but nothing has materialized so far.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / June 28
The financial reason why the Orlando Magic have waived lottery pick Jonathan Isaac
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.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / June 28
6 Best Destinations For Jonathan Isaac After Being Waived By The Orlando Magic
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.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / June 27
Magic waive F Jonathan Isaac in cost-saving move
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.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Magic release former top 10 draft pick
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.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / June 27
Magic to waive Jonathan Isaac after years of injury setbacks
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.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 27
Magic To Waive Jonathan Isaac
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.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 31
Suns Could Get Second Chance at Coveted Trade Target
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns' opportunity to add talent this offseason won't exactly come easy. Thanks to a hefty mix of prioritizing internal additions and limited resources in spending, draft and trade capital, the Suns will have to make small improvements between the margins.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 30
Magic expected to waive Jonathan Isaac, create additional cap flexibility
Following the worst season of his career, the Orlando Magic are expected to waive Jonathan Isaac, instead of finding a trade for him, ahead of his June 28 guarantee deadline, Heavy.com's Sean Deveney reported this week.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 4: Will Kevin Huerter, Jonathan Isaac Play?
The Detroit Pistons are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their first-round playoffs series. Detroit enters Monday’s game trailing 1-2 in the series after losing on the road to Orlando in Game 3 on Saturday afternoon.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 3: Will Jonathan Isaac Play?
The Orlando Magic are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Orlando enters Saturday’s game coming off a loss on the road to Detroit in Game 2 on Wednesday night that tied the series at 1-1.
Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Final Injury Report for Magic-Pistons Game 2: Will Desmond Bane, Jonathan Isaac Play?
The Orlando Magic are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Orlando enters Wednesday’s game with a 1-0 series lead after stealing Game 1 on the road over Detroit on Sunday night.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 9
Magic amending Jonathan Isaac's guarantee could signal end is near
The majority of NBA players' contracts are guaranteed, though there are exceptions to the rule, with a few littered with play-based incentives or potential outs for an organization to potentially save money.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 8
Jonathan Isaac reveals lofty goal heading into new season
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has struggled to stay healthy over his eight-year career. Isaac, drafted No. 6 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, has appeared in 70 percent of his team's games just three times.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 31, 2025
Orlando Magic Jonathan Isaac Appears To Put Trade Rumors To Rest
Jonathan Isaac is the longest-tenured player on the Orlando Magic roster. He was a lottery pick for the organization in 2017. Injuries have derailed his trajectory, but found other ways to be impactful with his defensive tenacity.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024
Victor Wembanyama names three players he wishes to dunk on
As the NBA prepares for Year 2 of Victor Wembanyama, at least three players should be wary, as the Spurs prodigy has placed them on poster alert.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / July 12, 2024
Jonathan Isaac’s new contract with Magic has significant clause
The 26-year-old former No. 6 overall pick has played in just 205 total games ever since being drafted all the way back in 2017. That includes absences for the entire 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons due to a torn ACL.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024
Oft-injured Magic bench player lives up to nickname with impressive stat
Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac only averaged 15.8 minutes per game during the 2023-24 regular season, but he made his time on the floor count.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2023
Magic forward starts business for imminent post-playing career
Jonathan Isaac has started an apparel company as his NBA career faces uncertainty.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2023
Orlando Magic stock up, stock down
Here are four Magic players whose stock is moving up or down.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / March 3, 2023
Latest Jonathan Isaac injury may signal end of his Magic career
In light of his injury issues, it's unlikely the Magic still see Isaac as a $17 million player. They might not see him as a Magic player at all.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2023
Magic forward Jonathan Isaac to play for G League affiliate in first game since 2020
Jonathan Isaac's nearly 900-day journey back to the hardwood will culminate in one final step on Wednesday.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / January 2, 2023
Magic forward Jonathan Isaac hits significant milestone in effort to play for first time since 2020
It's been 883 days since Jonathan Isaac played in an NBA game. The Orlando Magic forward made a huge step on Monday in his potential return to the court.
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