<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lakers-news-lebron-james-leaves-fans-stunned-after-putting-jonathan-isaac-on-poster');   ga('set', 'title', 'LeBron James leaves Lakers fans stunned after putting Jonathan Isaac on poster');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lakers-news-LeBron-James-leaves-fans-stunned-after-putting-Jonathan-Isaac-on-poster.jpg"></figure><h1>LeBron James leaves Lakers fans stunned after putting Jonathan Isaac on poster</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-21T21:46:38-08:00">November 21st, 9:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-21T21:46:38-08:00">November 21st, 9:46pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There’s nothing that quite gets <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-mastered-the-game-jj-redick">LeBron James’ competitive juices flowing</a> than by witnessing his opponent pull off a highlight. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ Thursday night contest against the Orlando Magic, James wasn’t about to let himself get overshadowed by a mean dunk from Moe Wagner, as he came straight down the other end and replied with a <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBuckBuckNBA/status/1859828773203648805" rel="noopener">nasty slam</a> of his own.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Moritz Wagner puts Max Christie on a poster, and LeBron goes by Mo Wagner and puts Jonathan Isaac on a poster at the other end!<a href="https://twitter.com/BarelPini?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarelPini</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/idogur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@idogur</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sorokman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sorokman</a> <br>MO CAN JUMP!<br>SO DOES LEBRON! <a href="https://t.co/xflbEY7fVU">pic.twitter.com/xflbEY7fVU</a></p><p>— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBuckBuckNBA/status/1859828773203648805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>James definitely saw red when he got Wagner switched on to him; the Lakers star easily blew by the Magic center, and then he was met at the rim by one of the best defenders in the NBA in Jonathan Isaac. But it did not matter. James may be a little over a month away from turning 40 years of age, but he can still get up there with the best of them as he <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1859813186733735977" rel="noopener">put Isaac on a poster</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">LEBRON JAMES PUT JONATHAN ISAAC ON A MASSIVE POSTER 🤯</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/BenGolliver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BenGolliver</a>)<br> <a href="https://t.co/sGRzBoXIeU">pic.twitter.com/sGRzBoXIeU</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1859813186733735977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>James has always managed to steal the thunder of other players following monster dunks from his opponents. Back in 2018, when he was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James decided to have the last laugh after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-looks-back-on-2018-poster-dunk-on-lebron-james">Jayson Tatum posterized him</a> in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. And then in early 2020, who could forget the time when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-video-lebron-james-answers-zion-williamson-nasty-dunk-with-triple-from-40-feet">James decided to launch</a> from near the half-court line after a rookie Zion Williamson energized the crowd?</p><p>The 39-year-old Lakers star knows how important the psychological aspect of the game is, and he makes sure that his team wins the mind games and the morale push-and-pull that occur in every game. And perhaps, James’ opponents will know better than to stand in his way when he’s hell-bent on getting the momentum back in his team’s favor.</p><h2><b>LeBron James has the Lakers fanbase going crazy</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lakers-forward-LeBron-James-23-dunks-over-Orlando-Magic-forward-Jonathan-Isaac.jpg"></figure><p>It’s a miracle that LeBron James is still as good as he is even though he’s the oldest active player in the association. Even though he’s no longer the athlete he once was, he remains elite even with a bit of a drop-off considering just how generational of an athlete he was during his prime.</p><p>James’ poster dunk garnered plenty of attention from Lakers fans on social media as a result, and deservedly so.</p><p>“LeBron old man poster he’s lower than the defender at the rim that s**t looked cool as f**k it looked like Allen Iverson posters,” X user @CarlosBerkley <a href="https://x.com/CarlosBerkley/status/1859826178439381482" rel="noopener">wrote</a>.</p><p>“Imaging jumping HIGHER than LeBron and he still put you on a poster…at 39,” @MikeWayneFLS <a href="https://x.com/MikeWayneFLS/status/1859818587181154587" rel="noopener">added</a>.</p><p>“LeBron’s insane poster dunk might just earn him a random drug test tomorrow,” @seensanero <a href="https://x.com/seensanero/status/1859816733059764406" rel="noopener">mused</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

LeBron James leaves Lakers fans stunned after putting Jonathan Isaac on poster

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-highlights-jonathan-isaac-versatility-win-over-76ers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jamahl Mosley highlights Jonathan Isaac’s versatility after big win over 76ers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magic-news-Jamahl-Mosley-highlights-Jonathan-Isaacs-versatility-after-big-win-over-76ers.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jamahl Mosley highlights Jonathan Isaac’s versatility after big win over 76ers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-16T12:50:34-08:00">November 16th, 12:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-16T12:50:34-08:00">November 16th, 12:50pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-leadership-in-paolo-banchero-absence-draws-take-moe-wagner">Orlando Magic pushed their winning streak to five games</a> on Friday night with a 98-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their second NBA Cup matchup. The win capped off a perfect homestand and improved the Magic’s record to 8-6 on the season. Orlando also advanced to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jalen-suggs-reveals-key-to-slowing-down-joel-embiid-paul-george-76ers">2-0 in East Group A of the NBA Cup</a>, following an earlier win over the Charlotte Hornets.</p><p>Franz Wagner once again led the Magic offensively, finishing with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, but it was the team’s collective defensive effort, anchored by Jonathan Isaac, that stole the spotlight.</p><p>Isaac continued to showcase his defensive prowess, contributing 11 points, nine rebounds, a steal, and a block while posting a team-high plus/minus rating of +21. His versatility was on full display as he guarded both Paul George and Joel Embiid, two of the league’s most dynamic stars.</p><p>Head coach Jamahl Mosley <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">praised</a> Isaac’s impact on both ends of the floor and his ability to seamlessly switch between assignments.</p><p>“I mean just his growth and what he does for this team and what he means to this team,” Mosley said. “I mean just like we talked about before, Franz did a great job on PG but JI had him some, Kenny had him some and then he switches from Paul George to Embiid – guards him one-on-one then gets a double team here and blocks shots at the rim. He’s doing so much for us as a group that we really need him out there on the floor.”</p><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac’s increased availability highlights Magic’s defensive dominance in NBA Cup win vs. 76ers </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Joel-Embiid-21-is-guarded-by-Orlando-Magic-forward-Jonathan-Isaac-1-in-the-second-quarter.jpg"><figcaption>© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Isaac’s contributions have been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-why-jonathan-isaac-became-untouchable-after-contract-renegotiation">particularly encouraging given his history of injuries</a>. Recently, he has seen an increase in playing time, including back-to-back appearances in wins against the Indiana Pacers and the Hornets earlier in the week. Against the 76ers, he logged 25 minutes, demonstrating both his durability and his ability to anchor the team defensively.</p><p>The Magic’s defensive effort was a defining factor in Friday’s win, as they held the 76ers to just 40.3% shooting from the field and forced 18 turnovers. Orlando has now held its opponents to under 100 points in five consecutive games, with an average of just 89.4 points allowed during this stretch. George and Embiid, in particular, struggled against the Magic’s defense. George managed just 13 points on 4-of-15 shooting, while Embiid scored 20 points, bolstered by 10 free-throw attempts, but shot only 5-of-15 from the field.</p><p>The Orlando Magic now shift their focus to a three-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against the (9-4) Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Maintaining their defensive intensity and Jonathan Isaac’s growing influence will be critical as the team looks to extend its winning streak.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jamahl Mosley highlights Jonathan Isaac’s versatility after big win over 76ers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-why-jonathan-isaac-became-untouchable-after-contract-renegotiation');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Jonathan Isaac became ‘untouchable’ after contract renegotiation');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magic-news-Why-Jonathan-Isaac-became-untouchable-after-contract-renegotiation.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Jonathan Isaac became ‘untouchable’ after contract renegotiation</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-15T09:18:43-08:00">November 15th, 9:18am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-15T09:18:43-08:00">November 15th, 9:18am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxGRSqrSIRE" rel="noopener">recently shared insights</a> about his career and contract renegotiation during an appearance on All Things NBA: From A to Z, hosted by Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble. The six-year NBA veteran, who <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-agrees-84-million-contract-renegotiation-with-jonathan-isaac">signed a five-year, $84 million deal earlier this year</a>, reflected on the process, his loyalty to the Magic, and the team’s belief in his potential despite a challenging injury history.</p><p>Isaac described the renegotiation process as straightforward, crediting his agent and the organization for their handling of the deal. He acknowledged his understanding of his situation, shaped by the time he spent recovering from injuries.</p><p>“You know, honestly, the process was pretty simple for me. I left it to my agent and the team to work that out,” Isaac explained. “I recognize that I wasn’t in a position to be like, ‘this is what I need or want’ or anything like that. I’m in full understanding of my process and, uh, the time that I’ve been out and the injuries I’ve sustained.”</p><p>For Isaac, Orlando is more than just a workplace — it’s where his life is rooted. He emphasized his commitment to the city and organization.</p><p>“I’ve always been like, ‘look, I love Orlando. I met my wife here. My church is here. You know, my daughter’s home right now, so it’s like, I want to be here for the long haul.’”</p><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac reflects on the Magic’s loyalty amid injuries and gradual return to form</b></h2><p>The Magic’s confidence in Isaac has been unwavering throughout his career, even as he faced significant injuries, including a torn ACL and meniscus in 2020 that sidelined him for two full seasons. Isaac expressed gratitude for the organization’s loyalty and the “untouchable” status he’s held within the franchise.</p><p>“Ever since the beginning, they believed in me, the player that I could be barring the injuries and everything like that. They still stuck by my side and respect not only the player I am but the person I am and what I mean to the organization,” Isaac said.</p><p>He also revealed that other teams had inquired about him over the years, but the Magic consistently shut down trade talks. “This team inquired about you but it was shut down,” Isaac recalled. “I’m grateful.”</p><p>After playing just 11 games in the 2022–23 season due to a torn abductor, Isaac made significant strides during the 2023–24 campaign, appearing in 58 games as he worked his way back to form. Now in the 2024–25 season, he is gradually increasing his playing time further, with the Magic continuing to take a cautious approach to his minutes to ensure long-term durability.</p><p>“It’s starting to round out now. Honestly, it’s just been the process with the injuries I have sustained, the team has always been careful about how much I’m playing, am I playing back-to-backs, the whole nine,” Isaac said. “I recognize myself that I am gassed. I need to creep myself up to playing more minutes as time goes on.”</p><h2><b>Isaac reflects on coaching transitions throughout career, praises Jamahl Mosley</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jonathan-Isaac-1-and-Indiana-Pacers-forward-Obi-Toppin-1-watch-for-a-rebound.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jonathan Isaac also reflected on the coaching changes he has experienced during his career, highlighting the differences between Frank Vogel, Steve Clifford, and Jamahl Mosley.</p><p>“I think from the beginning [Mosley’s] just a players’ coach. If I go back to the beginning, I come into the league with [Frank] Vogel, and he’s not like this confrontational guy that’s yelling at everybody, he’s kind of laid back and just trying to get the job done,” Isaac said. “So he leaves, then we get Steve Clifford, who’s the complete opposite. He’s like, ‘I’m gonna tell you right now exactly how I feel about the way you’re playing, and you have an opportunity to fix it, regardless of how you feel about it.’”</p><p>Clifford’s approach produced results during his tenure with the Magic, leading the team to back-to-back playoff appearances, including a postseason berth in 2019 when Isaac was an integral part of the rotation.</p><p>“Then he leaves, and now we’ve got Mosley, which I feel like has been in the middle,” Isaac continued. “It’s like, ‘Hey, I want you guys to rock out, I want you guys to have an identity as players and to hoop, but at the same time, we have an objective and a goal that we’re going for and we’re trying to hold everybody to that standard.’”</p><h2><b>Mosley’s leadership guides Magic back to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference</b></h2><p>Mosley’s balanced approach has paid off. Last season, he guided the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-joins-exclusive-lebron-james-company-in-game-7-loss-to-cavs">Magic back into the playoffs</a>, where they were eliminated in a hard-fought seven-game series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Isaac praised Mosley’s ability to connect with players while maintaining accountability.</p><p>“It’s been fun to have that duality in a coach where somebody can go up to his office and talk to him, but at the same time, he’s not going to let the reins go and let everybody do what they want to do,” Isaac said. “He’s been great, his focus has been great, he works out sometimes harder than we do when we show up to the gym and see him getting it in. He’s been awesome, and I think it’s paid off with his mentality with the way he’s coached us so far.”</p><p>Jonathan Isaac’s resilience and focus have solidified his role in the Orlando Magic’s long-term strategy. As the 2024–25 season progresses, his steady return to form bolsters a team currently holding a 7-6 record and aiming to ascend the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic are set to face the (2-9) Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at 7 p.m. ET in their second NBA Cup matchup.</p><p>Through his loyalty, resilience, and the Magic’s unwavering belief in his potential, Isaac has earned his place as a cornerstone of the franchise, highlighting why he remains “untouchable” in Orlando’s eyes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Jonathan Isaac became ‘untouchable’ after contract renegotiation

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner might be set to return for Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after being limited by an illness in Monday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers. According to <a href="https://x.com/therealbeede/status/1851661944182145531" rel="noopener">Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede</a>, head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed Wagner’s recovery, saying, “He had a lot of jokes this morning, so he’s definitely feeling better.” Wagner was officially listed off the Magic’s injury report Tuesday, signaling his readiness to join the team as they embark on a five-game road trip.</p><p>Wagner’s illness cut his play short in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-gets-real-on-epic-50-point-game-vs-pacers">Magic’s recent 119-115 victory over the Pacers</a>, limiting him to 11 minutes in the first half. Despite his brief appearance, he contributed seven points, one rebound, and one assist, while teammate <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-describes-2k-like-feeling-after-50-point-performance">Paolo Banchero took charge with a standout 50-point performance</a>. For the season, Wagner is averaging 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He has also displayed significant improvements in shooting efficiency, particularly beyond the arc, where he is hitting 44% of his three-point attempts, a leap from last season’s career-low 28.1%. His field goal percentage has also risen, now at 53.6%.</p><p>Additionally, the Magic are monitoring forward Jonathan Isaac, who has missed three consecutive games following a hip contusion sustained in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-is-jonathan-isaac-playing-vs-grizzlies-latest-injury-update">team’s season-opening victory over the Miami Heat</a>. Mosley indicated that Isaac is progressing, saying he is “doing well.” However, his status remains uncertain, with a game-time decision expected prior to Wednesday’s tip-off.</p><h2><b>Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley provides injury updates for Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Franz-Wagner-22-shoots-as-Memphis-Grizzlies-guard-Scotty-Pippen-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Isaac’s impact on the defensive end was notable in his limited 11 minutes against the Heat, where he tallied three points, three rebounds, one steal, and two blocks. His injury has kept him sidelined since, and his potential return would bolster the Magic’s defensive efforts as they face the Bulls.</p><p>Mosley also provided an update on center Goga Bitadze, who is recovering from a left foot tendon strain. Bitadze, who averaged 15.4 minutes per game across 62 appearances last season, has been limited this season, with just 5.7 minutes per game in his three outings. Mosley stated that Bitadze “probably won’t be able to go tonight,” keeping the rotation light in the frontcourt for the time being.</p><p>As the Orlando Magic head into their matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the availability of key players like Wagner and Isaac remains a focal point for Mosley and the team’s medical staff. The Bulls game will serve as the start of a critical road stretch, where Orlando will look to continue their early-season momentum, strengthened by Wagner’s return and potentially boosted by Isaac’s defensive presence.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac get important injury updates for Bulls showdown

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Latest injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-26T13:11:06-07:00">October 26th, 1:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-26T13:11:06-07:00">October 26th, 1:11pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET, coming off a home opener victory against the Brooklyn Nets. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-gets-real-on-orlando-win-vs-nets">Magic currently hold a 2-0 record this season</a> as they prepare to face the 1-1 Grizzlies. Forward Jonathan Isaac’s availability remains uncertain, as he has been <a href="https://x.com/therealbeede/status/1850229335287832925" rel="noopener">listed as questionable</a> due to a left hip contusion sustained during the team’s season opener against the Miami Heat.</p><p>Isaac’s injury occurred in the first half when he landed awkwardly after a play involving teammate Moritz Wagner. He appeared slow to get up and was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading back to the locker room. In the 11 minutes he played against the Heat, Isaac contributed three points, three rebounds, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 1-of-4 from the field.</p><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac injury status vs. Grizzlies</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ricky-Council-IV-14-goes-to-the-basket-against-Orlando-Magic-forward-Jonathan-Isaac.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Prior to the game against the Nets, Isaac was also listed as questionable but was ruled out before tip-off. Magic head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-eases-jonathan-isaac-injury-concerns-after-heat-clash">Jamahl Mosley provided a brief update on Isaac’s condition</a> following the game against the Heat, indicating that the injury was not overly concerning.</p><p>“He’s fine. He has pain on the left side of his hip, but he’s fine,” Mosley stated. “He left as a precaution; we’ll see how he feels tomorrow morning.”</p><p>However, since that initial report, there has been little information released regarding Isaac’s status leading up to Saturday’s game.</p><p>Concerns about Isaac’s durability have followed him throughout his career in the NBA. Selected sixth overall in the 2017 draft, he participated in only 136 games during his first three seasons. His development was significantly impacted when he missed two full seasons (2020-2022) due to a torn ACL. In the 2022-23 season, Isaac was limited to just 11 games, which underscored the ongoing challenges he has faced with injuries.</p><p>Despite these setbacks, Isaac showed notable improvement last season, playing in 58 games — the most since he appeared in 75 during the 2018-19 season. He averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while demonstrating efficiency with shooting splits of 51% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 72% from the free-throw line.</p><p>As the Orlando Magic look to build on their early-season success, Jonathan Isaac’s potential return could play a crucial role in their performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively will be pivotal as the team seeks to maintain momentum in the young season. Further updates on Isaac’s condition are anticipated as game time approaches.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
6.0	4.6	0.3	1.4	0.9

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
6.0	4.6	0.3	1.4	0.9

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