<!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

<!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-franz-wagner-jonathan-isaac-injury-updates-for-bulls-showdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac get important injury updates for Bulls showdown');   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/2024/10/Franz-Wagner-Jonathan-Isaac-get-important-injury-updates-for-Bulls-showdown.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac get important injury updates for Bulls showdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-30T12:43:30-07:00">October 30th, 12:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T12:43:30-07:00">October 30th, 12:43pm</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">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

<!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-is-jonathan-isaac-playing-vs-grizzlies-latest-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Jonathan Isaac playing vs. Grizzlies? 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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>

Is Jonathan Isaac playing vs. Grizzlies? Latest injury update

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Latest injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-25T08:58:41-07:00">October 25th, 8:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-25T14:44:58-07:00">October 25th, 2:44pm</time><address><a>Erik Slater</a>Erik Slater is the credentialed Brooklyn Nets beat reporter for ClutchPoints. He's a graduate of Lehigh University and the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, as well as a Lehigh Football and Syracuse Football alum.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic will host the Brooklyn Nets during their home opener on Friday. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-eases-jonathan-isaac-injury-concerns-after-heat-clash">Jonathan Isaac is questionable while dealing with a hip ailment</a> after landing awkwardly on teammate Moritz Wagner during a season-opening win over the Miami Heat. The Magic forward was slow to get up and did not return during the matchup.</p><h2>Jonathan Isaac injury status vs. Nets</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jonathan-Isaac.jpg"><figcaption>Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Isaac posted three points, three rebounds, one steal and two blocks on 1-of-4 shooting in 11 minutes against Miami. Magic head coach Jahmahl Mosley downplayed concerns about the severity of the forward’s injury after the loss.</p><p>“He’s fine. He has pain on the left side of his hip, but he’s fine,” Mosley said. “He left as a precaution, we’ll see how he feels tomorrow morning.”</p><p>The team later revealed that Isaac was dealing with a hip contusion.</p><p>Isaac’s durability has been a concern since he entered the league. He played in 136 games over his first three seasons after the Magic selected him sixth overall in the 2017 draft. He then missed two seasons from 2020-2022 due to a torn ACL and played in 11 games during the 2022-23 campaign.</p><p>However, he appeared in 58 games last season, averaging 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 51/38/72 shooting splits. The 6-foot-10 forward emerged as one of the league’s top defenders, finishing ninth in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.</p><p>Isaac’s versatility was central to an Orlando defense that ranked third in the NBA last season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-agrees-84-million-contract-renegotiation-with-jonathan-isaac">The Magic rewarded him with a four-year, $84 million extension</a> this summer. Isaac reportedly added muscle this offseason as the team <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/orlando-magic-bold-predictions-after-2024-25-season-schedule-release">hopes to rebound from a disappointing first-round exit</a> against the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p><p>The Magic enter the Nets matchup as 11.5-point favorites. If Isaac cannot play, his next chance to return will come when the team travels to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Magic’s Jonathan Isaac playing vs. Nets? Latest injury update

<!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-eases-jonathan-isaac-injury-concerns-after-heat-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jamahl Mosley eases Jonathan Isaac injury concerns after leaving Heat clash');   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/2024/10/Jamahl-Mosley-eases-Jonathan-Isaac-injury-concerns-after-leaving-Heat-clash.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jamahl Mosley eases Jonathan Isaac injury concerns after leaving Heat clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-24T17:51:53-07:00">October 24th, 5:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-25T00:10:41-07:00">October 25th, 12:10am</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 head coach Jamahl Mosley downplayed concerns regarding Jonathan Isaac’s injury after the forward exited Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Miami Heat. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-all-nba-statement-highlights-orlando-beatdown-heat">Magic secured a dominant 116-97 victory</a>, led by Paolo Banchero’s standout performance, but Isaac’s early departure raised concerns among fans and team officials alike.</p><p>Isaac, who has battled injuries in previous seasons, logged 11 minutes in the game, contributing three points, three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal before leaving. The injury occurred when he came down awkwardly on teammate Moritz Wagner. Isaac appeared in discomfort and was slow to rise, eventually heading to the locker room instead of returning to the bench, prompting speculation about the severity of his condition.</p><p>The Orlando Magic later confirmed that Jonathan Isaac had sustained a sore left hip and would not return for the remainder of the contest. While he played 11 games last season after a lengthy recovery from knee issues, Isaac’s durability remains a focal point for the team.</p><h2><b>Magic list Jonathan Isaac as questionable ahead of home opener against Nets</b></h2><p>Mosley, however, <a href="https://x.com/OrlandomagicLA/status/1849295603949343094" rel="noopener">reassured</a> that Isaac’s injury is not serious.</p><p>“He’s fine. He has pain on the left side of his hip, but he’s fine,” Mosley said. “He left as a precaution, we’ll see how he feels tomorrow morning.”</p><p>Despite Mosley’s optimistic tone, Isaac remains questionable for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-orlando-fun-defensive-approach-sets-tone-for-season">Friday’s home opener against the Brooklyn Nets</a> at the KIA Center, with his status still uncertain due to a left hip contusion.</p><p>Isaac’s physical transformation has been a major talking point heading into the season. The forward bulked up significantly during the offseason, entering this year at 250 pounds — up from 219 pounds last season. This added muscle could allow Isaac to be a more physical presence on both ends of the floor, enhancing his shot-blocking ability and enabling him to bang with bigger forwards in the paint. The Magic are eager to see how this new, stronger version of Isaac can impact their defense and overall play, provided his health remains intact.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jamahl Mosley eases Jonathan Isaac injury concerns after leaving Heat clash

<!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-orlando-agrees-84-million-contract-renegotiation-with-jonathan-isaac');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic agree to $84 million contract renegotiation with Jonathan Isaac');   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/2024/07/Orlando-agrees-to-84-million-contract-renegotiation-with-Jonathan-Isaac.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic agree to $84 million contract renegotiation with Jonathan Isaac</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-02T15:47:42-07:00">July 2nd, 3:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-02T16:25:42-07:00">July 2nd, 4:25pm</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Magic have had a sneaky-good offseason thus far. In addition to signing veteran shooting guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-leaving-nuggets-for-orlando">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Orlando will</a> now retain one of its rising players for the foreseeable future.</p><p>Power forward Jonathan Isaac <a href="https://x.com/wojespn/status/1808246137209643120" rel="noopener">re-worked his deal</a> with the team, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.</p><p>“Orlando Magic F Jonathan Isaac has agreed on a five-year, $84 million contract renegotiation and extension, sources tell ESPN,” Wojnarowski tweeted.</p><p>Over <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-film-study-karl-anthony-towns-rendered-ineffective-jonathan-isaac-in-loss-to-magic">five seasons in Orlando, Isaac</a> has averaged 8.4 points on 44.9% shooting, with 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 22.2 minutes per game, although he missed over two years due to an ACL tear. The 2017 sixth-overall pick figures to be an important part of the team’s rotation as it continues to rise up the totem pole in a competitive Eastern Conference.</p><p>While Isaac’s raise will be significant, the <a href="https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/07/magics-jonathan-isaac-to-sign-five-year-deal-after-renegotiation.html" rel="noopener">exact terms aren’t available yet</a>, via Hoops Rumors’ Dana Gauruder.</p><p>“Isaac had a non-guaranteed $17.4MM salary for next season, which was due to be fully guaranteed in January,” Gauruder explained. “The breakdown for the contract hasn’t been made public yet but renegotiating a raise for next season using cap room would give Orlando the ability to do smaller cap hits in future seasons.”</p><p>Now that the team’s major offseason moves are most likely in the rearview mirror, what will its rotation look like next season?</p><h2><b>Isaac will be a part of a well-balanced Magic squad</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Magics-Jonathan-Isaac.jpg"><figcaption>© Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>While Isaac will certainly get significant run after getting this much money, he may also compete with first-round pick Tristan da Silva, depending on how fast the rookie adjusts to the professional game. While the Colorado alum is listed as a small forward, his 6-foot-8, 220-pound frame could lend itself to the four spot in smaller lineups. For reference, Isaac is 6-foot-10, 230 pounds.</p><p>For now, though, Isaac will continue to back up 2024 All-Star Paolo Banchero. The Florida State alum’s rise coincides with his team’s ascension, as the Magic made the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20 last year.</p><p>Unless an unforeseen change occurs, Isaac will be part of a second unit that includes da Silva, point guard Cole Anthony, shooting guard Gary Harris, and center Mo Wagner, who Orlando also extended Tuesday.</p><p>Meanwhile, the starting lineup will most likely feature Caldwell-Pope, Banchero, point guard Jalen Suggs, small forward Franz Wagner, and center Wendell Carter Jr.</p><p>While “KCP” and da Silva are the only two newcomers, the young squad should benefit from another year of development. The Magic won’t be title contenders for a couple of more years, but their patience will pay off as their players continue to improve.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic agree to $84 million contract renegotiation with Jonathan Isaac

<!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-jonathan-isaac-clear-mri-results-recent-injury-scare');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic: Jonathan Isaac receives clear MRI results amid recent injury scare');   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/2024/02/Jonathan_Isaac_receives_clear_MRI_results_amid_recent_injury_scare.webp"></figure><h1>Magic: Jonathan Isaac receives clear MRI results amid recent injury scare</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-26T12:08:11-08:00">February 26th, 12:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-26T12:08:47-08:00">February 26th, 12:08pm</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac left Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter as a result of a <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1761914026173362625" rel="noopener">left leg/knee injury</a>. After backing down Hawks’ Jalen Johnson while attempting to drive towards the rim on offense, Isaac’s left leg appeared to go out, resulting in an awkward split and the Magic big man clutching at his left knee in pain.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jonathan Isaac had to be helped to the locker room after taking a scary fall.</p><p>Hope he’s okay 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/LU1SILVj6t">pic.twitter.com/LU1SILVj6t</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1761914026173362625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Immediately, there was a lot of concern from the Magic sideline, as Isaac has had trouble remaining healthy through the years due to various injuries. Upon further imagining done on Monday, Orlando received the best news possible, as <a href="https://x.com/Magic_PR/status/1762201271820255244?s=20" rel="noopener">no significant injuries</a> were shown on the MRI results, the Magic announced. Isaac is now listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.</p><p>Magic fans and everyone within the walls of this organization can breathe a massive sigh of relief with this injury update, as Isaac being down on the ground clutching at his leg on Sunday was not a good sign whatsoever. Isaac, who missed all of the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons as a result of an ACL injury, has dealt with an assortment of injuries through the years. He only played in a total of 11 games during the 2022-23 season due to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jonathan-isaac-gets-season-ending-surgery-for-adductor-injury" rel="noopener">hamstring and adductor injury</a> he had surgery on.</p><p>So far this season, the 26-year-old forward has played in a total of 40 games, averaging 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the floor. Known for his defensive prowess and length, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-magic-defense-markelle-fultz-big-game-slow-red-hot-devin-booker-suns-15-point-blowout" rel="noopener">Isaac has helped the Magic</a> obtain a Top 10 defensive rating for the year. Currently 32-26 on the season, the Magic are looking to snap their current three-year playoff skid.</p><p>The team will provide further updates on Jonathan Isaac’s status throughout the day on Tuesday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic: Jonathan Isaac receives clear MRI results amid recent injury scare

<!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', '/timberwolves-film-study-karl-anthony-towns-rendered-ineffective-jonathan-isaac-in-loss-to-magic');   ga('set', 'title', 'Timberwolves film study: Karl-Anthony Towns rendered ineffective by Jonathan Isaac');   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/2024/02/Timberwolves_film_study_Karl-Anthony_Towns_rendered_ineffective_by_Jonathan_Isaac_in_loss_to_Magic.webp"></figure><h1>Timberwolves film study: Karl-Anthony Towns rendered ineffective by Jonathan Isaac</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-03T15:37:04-08:00">February 3rd, 3:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-03T15:37:04-08:00">February 3rd, 3:37pm</time><address><a>Sheldon Wohlman</a>Sheldon Wohlman is in his first season as a reporter covering the Minnesota Timberwolves for ClutchPoints. Sheldon eats, sleeps and breathes basketball as he coaches, enjoys playing basketball and covers the NBA on YouTube and Twitter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Freshly-minted 2024 NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has played at an elite level all season long for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His efficiency has been at the heart of Minnesota’s success so far this season. The number one defense gets by on the offensive end through a series of screen actions, strong drives to the basket and post-ups.</p><p>Towns is at the center of all of these actions. One of Minnesota’s most frequent drivers, KAT bullies his way to the paint. His soft touch not only applies to finishes around the rim, but also on his deep range shots. The Timberwolves wouldn’t be nearly the team they are today without the seven-footer firmly in the mix. Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made that a reality on Friday night as Orlando took down Minnesota by a final score of 108-106.</p><h2><b>Karl-Anthony Towns’ usual size advantage</b></h2><p>As Towns has adjusted to playing the four next to Rudy Gobert, one consistent positive has been his offensive matchup. Typically defended by smaller players now, Towns is a mismatch nightmare. Minnesota is often able to post up KAT and draw double teams, thereby creating easy advantage opportunities for his teammates to capitalize on. If the double doesn’t come, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-karl-anthony-towns-insane-first-half-never-seen-before">Towns can usually leverage his size</a> and skills into an easy post-up basket.</p><p>If defended by a true center, Towns’ perimeter skillset separates him from the competition. His elite 3-point shooting and ability to drive the basketball makes him a tough cover in space when Gobert is off the floor. These advantages have helped carry Minnesota’s pedestrian offense — ranked 19th in offensive rating. However, the Magic are one of the few teams that can match the Timberwolves’ frontcourt size to a certain degree.</p><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac’s impact one-on-one</b></h2><p>Known as a lockdown defender, Isaac’s rare combination of size, length, athleticism and defensive footwork place him in the elite tier of NBA defenders when healthy. All of this was on full display Friday night in Orlando’s comeback win. Despite not starting the game, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley relied upon Isaac to close the game as the Magic pivoted to a bigger lineup to best match up with the Timberwolves.</p><p>Jonathan Isaac drew the Karl-Anthony Towns assignment and did very well in the showdown. Towns shot just 1-of-3 from the field with Isaac defending him. His sole make was this nice and-1 right jump hook.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">KAT beats Isaac 1-on-1 with a right jump hook <a href="https://t.co/v5mIX5aoo2">pic.twitter.com/v5mIX5aoo2</a></p><p>— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) <a href="https://twitter.com/3swohlman/status/1753856073474126249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>That Towns bucket was the lone bright spot for the Wolves in this one-on-one matchup, however. A few possessions later, Minnesota went back to Towns in the post. The All-Star big man immediately beat Isaac with a nice baseline spin. However, the Magic forward’s length and anticipation allowed him to get a ridiculous block, pinning Towns’ shot off the glass.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">KAT initially beats Isaac baseline, but Isaac pins the shot off the glass leading to a Magic score on the other end <a href="https://t.co/XrkTJj6T4c">pic.twitter.com/XrkTJj6T4c</a></p><p>— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) <a href="https://twitter.com/3swohlman/status/1753856747482017930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Jonathan Isaac blows up the Timberwolves’ halfcourt offense</b></h2><p>Orlando’s ability to match Towns with Isaac dampened the Timberwolves’ offensive attack, especially in the fourth quarter. Minnesota scored just 18 points in the final quarter and Isaac impacted nearly every action Minnesota ran. In the next example, Franz Wagner did a great job containing Anthony Edwards in isolation. Isaac then managed to get his hands in the passing-lane while simultaneously plugging the gap in the middle of the floor.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jonathan Isaac in the passing lanes. <a href="https://t.co/XIZf5IgLgz">pic.twitter.com/XIZf5IgLgz</a></p><p>— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) <a href="https://twitter.com/3swohlman/status/1753857313255919793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>From there, the Timberwolves attempted to dial up their favorite halfcourt offensive set. Going to their patented horns action, Minnesota searched for Towns coming off of a Rudy Gobert flare screen. Not only did Isaac initially drop to allow teammate Jalen Suggs to go under the Towns screen, but he then managed to chase Towns over the flare screen.</p><p>A vast majority of defenders would be left behind given the play design. Isaac, however, completely destroyed the set. He got back in front of KAT and forced a live-ball turnover as Towns mishandled the basketball.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Isaac perfectly navigates the Wolves horns flare action, crowds KAT and forces the live ball turnover <a href="https://t.co/pRV9dCeKTH">pic.twitter.com/pRV9dCeKTH</a></p><p>— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) <a href="https://twitter.com/3swohlman/status/1753857371498074177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Isaac’s presence had Minnesota looking for answers from their non-stars on the offensive end. Chris Finch dialed up a post-feed pass and cut. While the initial pass to Jaden McDaniels got through, Orlando’s ability to play 4-on-4 behind the KAT post-up clogged up the paint and forced another turnover.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wolves get a post-feed pass and cut, but leads to a turnover with Isaac still on Towns 1-on-1 <a href="https://t.co/QtzB87rCuo">pic.twitter.com/QtzB87rCuo</a></p><p>— Sheldon Wohlman (@3swohlman) <a href="https://twitter.com/3swohlman/status/1753857430193160496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>On the night, Karl-Anthony Towns finished <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-rudy-gobert-anthony-edwards-react-to-another-fourth-quarter-meltdown-in-loss-to-magic">with six turnovers</a> and shot just 7-17 from the field. His atypical night was predominantly caused by Jonathan Isaac’s game-wrecking presence and the collection of length Orlando has on their roster. Of course, Timberwolves fans didn’t get the result they wanted in the loss to Orlando, but a good old-fashioned defensive battle made the showdown a great game to enjoy.</p><p>Fortunately for the Timberwolves, they won’t have to meet the Magic again this 2023-24 season, splitting their two-game series with one win apiece.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Timberwolves film study: Karl-Anthony Towns rendered ineffective by Jonathan Isaac

<!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-coach-jamahl-mosley-heaps-praise-on-jonathan-isaacs-defensive-impact');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic coach Jamahl Mosley heaps praise on Jonathan Isaac’s defensive impact');   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/2024/01/Jamahl_Mosley_heaps_praise_on_Jonathan_Isaac_s_defensive_impact.webp"></figure><h1>Magic coach Jamahl Mosley heaps praise on Jonathan Isaac’s defensive impact</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-18T18:35:32-08:00">January 18th, 6:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-18T18:35:32-08:00">January 18th, 6:35pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Head coach Jamahl Mosley and his Orlando Magic have turned around the fortunes of the franchise in 2023-24. The team has slipped up just a bit as of late due to a string of injuries, most notably to talented forward Franz Wagner; however, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-player-should-lose-minutes" rel="noopener">Magic currently sit</a> comfortably in playoff position, and the revamped defense that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-reveals-orlando-motivation-to-be-top-10-defense" rel="noopener">Mosley has orchestrated</a> is a big part of the reason why.</p><p>One of the stalwarts of that impressive defense is backup big man Jonathan Isaac, who made a big impact in the limited playing time he received in a recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks.</p><p>After the game, Mosley heaped praise on Isaac’s ability to<a href="https://twitter.com/FawzanAmer_/status/1747978668784472103" rel="noopener"> impact the game</a> on that end of the floor.</p><p>“He does an excellent job,” said Mosley, per Fawzan Amer of <i>The Sixth Man Show</i> on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I think he does a great job of protecting at the rim, changing up with who he’s guarding. He can guard one through five. Disruption at the rim, sitting down into contesting shots, impacting all shots. He came up with some big steals down there. I think he just does an excellent job for us. He is a game-changer for us defensively.</p><p>The Magic have been a bit cautious with Jonathan Isaac’s minutes this season as he works his way back from injury; however, there is no doubting the talent of the former first-round pick, who boasts a unique combination of size and athleticism that allows him to guard multiple positions and easily switch on pick and roll plays.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley heaps praise on Jonathan Isaac’s defensive impact

<!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-orlando-makes-key-decision-involving-jonathan-isaacs-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic make key decision involving Jonathan Isaac’s contract');   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/2024/01/Magic_news_Orlando_makes_key_decision_involving_Jonathan_Isaac_s_contract.webp"><figcaption>1/10/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic make key decision involving Jonathan Isaac’s contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-10T19:50:13-08:00">January 10th, 7:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-10T19:50:13-08:00">January 10th, 7:50pm</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 Orlando Magic have taken a decisive step by fully guaranteeing Jonathan Isaac’s contract for the remainder of the season, <a href="https://twitter.com/FawzanAmer_/status/1745078595062579665?s=20">committing a substantial $17.4 million</a> to the talented forward. This move represents a significant shift from Isaac’s prior arrangement, where he was on a partially guaranteed deal worth $7.6 million.</p><h2><b>Magic fully guarantee Jonathan Isaac’s contract</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Magic-news-Jonathan-Isaac_s-ramp-up-from-injury-takes-sharp-left-turn-vs.-Pacers.jpg"></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-orlando-bold-predictions-2023-24-nba-season" rel="noopener">Isaac’s current season</a> has been intermittently marred by a right hamstring injury, which has kept him sidelined for nine consecutive games, with his last appearance being in a win against the Indiana Pacers on December 23. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jonathan-isaac-gets-season-ending-surgery-for-adductor-injury" rel="noopener">Despite these challenges</a>, Isaac has shown a noticeable improvement in health compared to the past two years, which were heavily impacted by a torn ACL injury he suffered during the 2020 Orlando Bubble.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Orlando Magic have officially fully guaranteed Jonathan Isaac’s contract of $17.4 million for the remainder of the season.</p><p>Isaac, had been playing on a partially guaranteed deal of $7.6 million prior to today. He’s missed 9 consecutive games due to a right hamstring injury.</p><p>— Fawzan Amer (@FawzanAmer_) <a href="https://twitter.com/FawzanAmer_/status/1745078595062579665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>This season, Isaac has been able to participate in 21 of the Magic’s 37 games, showcasing his value, particularly on the defensive end. Though his offensive numbers have been modest, averaging 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and 27.7% from beyond the arc, his defensive impact has been significant. Isaac boasts a defensive rating of 101.7, placing him <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defense?dir=A&amp;sort=DEF_RATING">among the league’s top defenders</a>. His presence on the court has correlated with success for the Magic, who have recorded a 14-7 record in the games he has played.</p><h2><b>Magic reinforce confidence in Isaac despite injury absence</b></h2><p>The decision to fully guarantee Isaac’s contract underscores the Magic’s faith in his abilities and his crucial role in the team’s defense. Despite his absence in recent games, the team has maintained a strong performance in the Eastern Conference, currently holding a 21-16 record and securing the eighth seed. This success speaks to the depth and resilience of the Magic’s roster, even as they anticipate Isaac’s return to further bolster their defense.</p><p>As the season progresses, the focus will increasingly turn to Isaac’s integration back into the lineup. The Magic’s commitment to Isaac, through the full guarantee of his contract, reflects their belief in his potential to be a key contributor, especially as they continue to navigate the competitive landscape of the Eastern Conference. Isaac’s return to full health and his subsequent impact on the court will be critical factors in the Magic’s pursuit of a playoff berth and potential success in the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic make key decision involving Jonathan Isaac’s contract

<!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-jalen-suggs-jonathan-isaac-out-vs-pistons');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac out with injuries vs. Pistons');   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/2023/12/Magic_news_Jonathan_Isaac_Jalen_Suggs_out_with_injuries_vs._Pistons.webp"></figure><h1>Magic’s Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac out with injuries vs. Pistons</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-12-08T09:03:12-08:00">December 8th, 9:03am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-12-08T09:04:00-08:00">December 8th, 9:04am</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2023-24 season. Currently 14-7 on the year, the Magic reside near the top of the NBA Power Rankings and they are quickly proving to be a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. However, they will be slightly short-handed on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons, as starting guard Jalen Suggs and defensive-minded forward Jonathan Isaac have been ruled out due to injuries, the <a href="https://x.com/Magic_PR/status/1733153638871163258?s=20" rel="noopener">team announced</a> Friday morning.</p><p>Suggs, who has started in all 20 games he has played in this season, left Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers early after appearing to injure his right ankle/lower leg. While Suggs did return, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jalen-suggs-exits-vs-cavs-with-scary-ankle-injury" rel="noopener">he went down again</a> and was in a considerable amount of pain before being helped to the Magic’s locker room. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jalen-suggs-exits-vs-cavs-with-scary-ankle-injury" rel="noopener">Magic announced</a> that Suggs suffered a right ankle strain and he did not return. Orlando went on to lose 121-111 on the road to the Cavs, marking just the third time this season that they have lost back-to-back games.</p><p>“He was in good spirits,” Magic star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magics-paolo-banchero-jamahl-mosley-sound-off-on-jalen-suggs-injury" rel="noopener">Paolo Banchero said of Suggs</a> after the game, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. “Hopefully, he can get back as soon as possible.”</p><p>The good news for Orlando is that Suggs avoided a major injury and will likely be listed as “game-to-game” based on how his ankle responds to treatment and on-court activities. Playing in a total of 20 games this season, Suggs has averaged career-highs in points (12.2), steals (1.9), field goal percentage (44.9%) and three-point shooting percentage (36.5%).</p><p>As for Isaac, he has been on and off the Magic’s injury report all season long. The former sixth overall pick has had trouble remaining healthy throughout his career and now, he is dealing with a right ankle sprain. Isaac has played in 15 total games for the Magic this season, averaging 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game off the bench. He has missed four of Orlando’s last five games due to injury.</p><p>In wake of Suggs being removed from the rotation for Friday night’s game, Sixth Man of the Year candidate Cole Anthony figures to see his role increase, as will rookie first-round pick Anthony Black. Coming off the bench this season, Anthony has been sensational, averaging 15.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 36.6 percent from three-point range. He currently leads all players in the league with 323 total points scored off the bench.</p><p>Suggs and Isaac will each have a chance to return in Orlando’s next game on Monday, Dec. 11 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac out with injuries vs. Pistons

<!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-markelle-fultz-jonathan-isaac-injury-updates-vs-hawks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks');   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/2023/11/Markelle-Fultz-Jonathan-Isaac-injury-updates-for-Magic-vs.-Hawks.jpg"></figure><h1>Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-09T14:48:43-08:00">November 9th, 2:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-09T14:48:37-08:00">November 9th, 2:48pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan loves Arsenal and the Los Angeles Clippers, so his loyalty can never be questioned. This guy has been through enough sports trauma for one lifetime -- so he writes about it instead as a form of therapy. (It hasn't worked though. Someday maybe it will -- especially when he's been working for ClutchPoints since August 2022.)</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a two-game slate on Thursday night, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in a battle of two Eastern Conference teams looking to burst onto the upper-echelon of playoff-contending teams. The Magic will already be entering the night shorthanded, with Wendell Carter Jr. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-gets-pivotal-injury-update" rel="noopener">continuing to recover</a> from his fractured third metacarpal. But in other areas of the roster, the Magic may have to make do without two of their rotation players as well in Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac.</p><p>It will be interesting to monitor both Fultz’s and Isaac’s status as we inch closer towards tip-off.</p><h2><b>Markelle Fultz injury status vs. Hawks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2FMagic-news-Markelle-Fultz_s-official-date-for-return-from-ACL-injury-revealed.jpeg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"></figure><p>Markelle Fultz, when healthy, has started for the Magic at point guard, owing to the strong manner with which he finished the 2022-23 season. Fultz has played in the Magic’s first four games of the season, starting in every one of them, but he has proceeded to miss the Magic’s next three games, elevating rookie point guard Anthony Black all the way from out of the rotation into the starting lineup.</p><p>But heading into their Thursday night battle against the Hawks, Fultz has a chance to suit up, as he’s currently listed as “questionable” on the <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2023-11-09_09AM.pdf" rel="noopener">latest injury report</a> the Magic submitted to the league. Fultz <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-markelle-fultz-injury-jazz" rel="noopener">continues to nurse tendinitis</a> on his knee, an injury that tends to linger if not given proper care and ample recovery time.</p><p>If Markelle Fultz fails to suit up against the Hawks, expect the Magic to continue rolling with Anthony Black as their starting PG, with Cole Anthony, who has scored in double figures in all of their seven games thus far, playing a prominent role off the bench.</p><h2>Jonathan Isaac injury status vs. Hawks</h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FMagic-news-Why-isn_t-Jonathan-Isaac-playing-vs-Clippers.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75"></figure><p>Jonathan Isaac, after a tumultuous past three seasons, began the season healthy for the Magic. But since then, Isaac has taken two games off, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-why-jonathan-isaac-not-playing-vs-clippers" rel="noopener">one of them for rest</a> and another due to a hamstring injury. Isaac was initially listed as “probable” to play against the Hawks, and has since been cleared to play. He’ll backup Banchero and Goga Bitadze in the frontcourt with Carter out, providing Orlando with versatile, disruptive defense versus Atlanta’s dynamic offensive attack.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac injury updates for Magic vs. Hawks

<!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', '/why-its-time-for-the-magic-to-move-on-from-jonathan-isaac');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why it’s time for the Magic to move on from Jonathan Isaac');   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><h1>Why it’s time for the Magic to move on from Jonathan Isaac</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-03-03T17:09:09-08:00">March 3rd, 5:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-03-03T17:09:09-08:00">March 3rd, 5:09pm</time><address><a>Quenton Albertie</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Focusing on the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jonathan-isaac-gets-season-ending-surgery-for-adductor-injury" rel="noopener">Jonathan Isaac</a> experience — or experiment, rather — is not what the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-predictions-after-2023-nba-all-star-break" rel="noopener">Orlando Magic</a> need to do anymore. In fact, in light of his latest season-ending surgery, it’s actually just time for the Magic to move on from Isaac.</p><p>The sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Isaac is only 25-years-old and his most recent injury is by no means career-threatening.</p><p>Furthermore, Isaac is as advertised as a player. His length, athleticism and defensive instincts giving him both a high floor, even if he was to never become a go-to scorer. This season, Isaac had demonstrated an ability to be a 3-point threat, shooting a career-high 40.0 percent from deep on a shot that contributes to 28.3 percent of his scoring diet.</p><p>Lastly, Isaac is under contract through the 2024-25 season after signing a 4-year, $70 million extension with the Magic in 2020. He has, frankly, been paid plenty for a player that’s missed two entire seasons. Nonetheless, for a player with his defensive impact in particular, his contract aligns with the value of his skillset.</p><p>Yet, for all of these positives, Isaac does not need to be the Magic’s problem. In fact, the fact that there are legitimate benefits of having a player of his caliber on the roster only reinforces the idea that another franchise would be willing to deal with the Isaac conundrum.</p><p>A talented young player that never steps foot on the court due to injury.</p><p>A player that Orlando would be better served trading, along with their top pick in the <a href="https://www.nba.com/draft/2023" rel="noopener">2023 NBA Draft</a>, in order to acquire an All-Star talent and accelerate their timeline. Of course, should they wind up with a chance to draft French sensation Victor Wembanyama or G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson, the conversation may take a different tone. Still, the Magic would have the 5th overall pick based on their record today.</p><p>That being said, moving on from Isaac and a pick outside of the top-2 in particular would be more beneficial than anything else that they could do.</p><h2>The Magic should include Jonathan Isaac in a trade package for All-Star talent</h2><p>With Jonathan Isaac, their top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and a player such as Franz Wagner as the headlining pieces of their trade package, there are a couple of teams that could move on from star players this offseason.</p><p>There seems like there is a chance that the Atlanta Hawks look to move point guard Trae Young, two-time All-Star now in his fifth season. The Chicago Bulls look to blow it up, moving two-time All-Star Zach LaVine. Even the Toronto Raptors remain an option, with the rumors swirling about their interest in trading OG Anunoby.</p><p>While each of these players has a different skillset, all complement Magic cornerstone Paolo Banchero in that they can alleviate the pressure he has begun to face defensively. Furthermore, all have demonstrated an ability to shoot from deep, the only hole in Banchero’s game.</p><p>Looking at the Western Conference, players like Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Karl Anthony-Towns and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could become potential trade targets as well.</p><p>Although neither the Timberwolves nor Thunder have demonstrated a willingness to make a deal just yet, it isn’t out of the realm of imagination that they would look to move those players for a top draft pick, a young defensive talent, and Wagner. Especially if the Magic opt add more first-round picks in the trade package, which they likely would.</p><p>It is a gamble. All trades are gambles.</p><p>But trading away what could be three near All-Star talents for one bonafide All-Star is a gamble that the Magic have to make with a player of Banchero’s caliber on the roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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

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