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.
One of the problems a coaching staff faces on a team with good depth is keeping everyone happy when they don’t all play or aren’t a bigger part of the rotation.
The Orlando Magic are viewed as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference this upcoming season, and forward Jonathan Isaac feels they have a legitimate shot of going all the way.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Orlando Magic are viewed as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference next season, and rightfully so. They have the stars in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, along with a great supporting cast with the additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones.
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.
Jonathan Isaac's career with the Orlando Magic has taken a few hits to injuries, but it hasn't been the complete definition. The former lottery pick has proven he can still be an impactful player.
The Orlando Magic's frontcourt doesn't have any standout talents, but it is full of solid contributors. Although Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze, Moe Wagner, and Jonathan Isaac each contribute when healthy, there's a strong argument to be made the Magic should downsize this group.
There's a way the Brooklyn Nets could find their own version of Tyrese Haliburton or Jalen Brunson. The two Eastern Conference guards dominated the 2025 postseason, eventually meeting in the Conference Finals with the former prevailing.
The Orlando Magic are reportedly preparing to package Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and one of their first-round picks in pursuit of a roster upgrade, as the franchise shifts into “win-now” mode ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The Orlando Magic expressed openness to swap defense for offense this offseason after finishing third-to-last in scoring. With back-to-back first-round exits, they could be ready to shake things up.
Jonathan Isaac is considered one of the NBA's best defenders when he stays healthy, but that has been a rarity for the Orlando Magic forward. After appearing in over 70 games for just the second time in his six-year career, Isaac faced a new challenge this season.
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.
The Magic could reduce his salary by up to 40% in the first year of an extension, so they may essentially give Isaac a bonus this season to get him on a team-friendly deal beginning in 2025-26.
More than 90% of NBA players are vaccinated. However, several high-profile players remain unvaccinated, including Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac.