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Magic Injury Update: Jonathan Isaac 'Closer Than Ever' to Returning to Floor

Jonathan Isaac has missed over two years of action. But he's nearing his return to the Orlando Magic.

Jeremy Brener

Magic Injury Update: Jonathan Isaac 'Closer Than Ever' to Returning to Floor
Magic Injury Update: Jonathan Isaac 'Closer Than Ever' to Returning to Floor /

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic remains one of the most injured teams in the league, but one of its players looks to get back on the court very soon.

Jonathan Isaac has missed the last two NBA seasons with knee and hamstring injuries, but he's expected to make his return to the floor very soon.

“The one thing on my mind is I’m closer,” Isaac told Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. “I’m closer today than I was yesterday. Guys are getting to see me run up and down and play a little bit, and they’re excited, too. I’m closer than I’ve ever been. I’m going to get there sooner rather than later.”

Isaac says that he could play "10 minutes" or so if he had to play today, but he's looking to get fully in-shape for him to play as much as he can, if need be.

Isaac has a unique ramp-up process considering he has been sidelined for over two years, but when he returns to the Magic, it will be worth it. The Magic could use his defensive prowess and ability to switch on multiple defenders. It's a skill that the team could use in the frontcourt after allowing 129.6 points per game over the course of Orlando's three-game homestand.

The Magic return to the court Wednesday to face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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