Magic forward Jonathan Isaac left Sunday’s game against Sacramento after suffering an apparent non-contact knee injury, as Roy Parry of The Orlando Sentinel details.
Isaac was driving to the basket early in the fourth quarter of Orlando’s blowout win over the Kings when his left knee buckled and he went down, clutching the knee in pain. He was eventually taken off the court on a wheel chair.
A severe left knee sprain and bone bruise had sidelined Isaac from January 1 until the season went on hiatus in March, and there was uncertainty about whether he’d be ready to return this summer. After participating in practices and scrimmages in July, the 22-year-old was given the go-ahead to play in the Magic’s seeding games. However, it appears likely that his comeback effort has come to an early end.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter), Isaac is undergoing an MRI on his knee at the Orlando campus on Sunday night. Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated adds (via Twitter) that the team has fears that Isaac suffered a torn ACL. While such an injury would likely sideline the former lottery pick for most or all of the 2020/21 season, there’s no formal diagnosis yet.
For his part, head coach Steve Clifford expressed hope that the injury wouldn’t end up being that serious, as Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press relays (via Twitter).
“I’m hopeful. It looked bad, obviously, but until you hear anything I’m just hopeful, that’s all,” Clifford said. “… It’s all conjecture and you just have to wait and find out.”
As a first-round pick in 2017, Isaac will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason. It’s not clear if the two sides’ chances of getting something done this fall would be adversely affected if the knee injury turns out to be significant.
Obviously it was COVID-19 related.
Sorry, just kidding. It did look bad which is a shame because this guy seemed like he was getting ready to break out.
He did just break out
Not really. He’s averaging 12 and 7. That’s not a break out for a top 6 lottery pick. That’s a floor. I’m talking a real 20 and 10 break out. Which might never happen now. It’s a shame.
Damn, hope this guy is ok
Who would of guessed the one player to stand for the anthem is the first to get seriously injured (not saying that’s why) it’s just crazy hope he heels right and plays next year
Torn ACL according to Woj. Tough news for Isaac
Jonathan Isaac, he actually stands for the flag and does good and this happens?
Where is the good karma?
Extension or trade?
Oladipo will be Heat if no extension no trade