Magic Starting 5: Trade Jonathan Isaac?

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 16, 2022

Magic Starting 5: Trade Jonathan Isaac? /

Start your day off with ‘Magic Starting 5,’ where we look at five of the NBA's biggest storylines for today, including what's going on with the Orlando Magic.

1. TRADE JONATHAN ISAAC?

"During a conversation with NBA Analysis Network, one league executive explained that Jonathan Isaac could emerge as a future trade candidate for the Magic."

2. WHAT DO THE NUMBERS SAY?

"With the addition of No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero, who has shown the versatility he can bring on both ends of the floor, the Magic will have an array of young talent at its disposal next season."

3. WAGNER SHINES FOR GERMANY

"The 2021 first-round pick for the Orlando Magic suited up for Germany in a friendly against Belgium and showed out for his home country."

4. MAVS vs. SUNS OPENING NIGHT REMATCH

"The Mavs recorded a memorable blowout in Game 7 in the West semifinals over the Phoenix Suns. Ready for the rematch? You won’t have to wait long. The Suns will reportedly host the Dallas Mavericks in the season-opener for both teams on Oct. 19. So Luka Doncic vs. Devin Booker and Chris Paul? Again? Bring it on."

5. MAGIC FACT OF THE DAY

Ahead of the 2008-09 season, the Magic had +2000 odds to win the NBA Finals and a projected win total of 47.5 The team smashed expectations, winning 59 games and fell short to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. The Lakers were tied with the reigning champion Boston Celtics for the best odds (+350).

Published Aug 16, 2022

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.