Tag: Jonathan Issac

Orlando Magic waive Jonathan Isaac, veteran forward heads to free agency

Brandon King

Image via The Orlando Sentinel The Orlando Magic have waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, ending an eight-year run with the franchise that selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.   Isaac, 28, flashed elite defensive potential throughout his career, but repeated injuries prevented him from becoming a consistent contributor. A torn ACL suffered in the 2020 NBA Bubble sidelined him for more than two seasons, and additional lower-body injuries limited his availability after his return.   Despite the health…

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Orlando Magic Expected to Waive Jonathan Isaac as Paolo Banchero Extension Reshapes Payroll

Brandon King

The Orlando Magic’s youth movement may soon come at the expense of one of the franchise’s longest-tenured players. According to reports, league expectation is that Orlando will waive veteran forward Jonathan Isaac and stretch the remaining money on his contract rather than use him as a trade asset. The move would provide the Magic with additional financial flexibility as Paolo Banchero’s lucrative contract extension begins to impact the team’s salary structure.   Isaac, once viewed as a cornerstone defensive piece for the franchise, has struggled to maintain consistent availability throughout…

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