Injury problems have plagued the Orlando Magic all season, and on Thursday night, another of their rotation players fell victim to injury problems. Following the Magic's 136-131 win over the Washington Wizards, an unfortunate incident plagued the team, with Jonathan Isaac suffering a knee injury after being limited to just one minute of game action on Thursday.
According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Isaac did not return to action and after the game, he underwent an MRI, which confirmed he was dealing with a left knee sprain. Considering the Magic big man's injury history, it's very possible the team is being cautious when it comes to his recovery process – leaving his status in doubt for the remainder of the season.
With just a month left until the regular season begins, it's likely this injury will keep Isaac out of the final 17 games of the Magic's season. Orlando will probably want to protect him anyway to qualify for the playoffs, as he could be a difference-maker on defense despite his injury history.
Magic requires the next man to step forward
As mentioned earlier, injuries have made the 2025-26 season challenging at times for the Magic. They even nearly lost to a hapless Wizards team that allowed Bam Adebayo to score 83 points. On Thursday, Franz Wagner and Anthony Black, two important members of the team, were still out due to their respective injuries, and now, Isaac has joined both of them.
At the very least, the Magic have solid depth at the big man spots to compensate for Isaac's absence. Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze, and Mo Wagner could all help cover his impending absence, while Tristan Da Silva will have all the minutes he can handle.
