The Orlando Magic announced on Monday that the team has signed talented duo Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac to rookie extensions. The Magic drafted Isaac with the No. 6 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft while acquiring Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. Fultz was the first overall pick in the same year Isaac was drafted.
According to reports, Fultz inked a three-year extension that will keep him with the franchise through 2023-24 and earn him $50 million in the process.
Isaac, on the other hand, will earn $80 million over the course of four years and will be under contract through the 2024-25 NBA season.
“We are thrilled to keep both Markelle [Fultz] and Jonathan [Isaac] in a Magic uniform,” said Orlando’s president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman in a statement. “They both have a very bright future and they mean a lot to our organization, both on and off the court.”
Markelle Fultz struggled early in his NBA career, experiencing issues with thoracic outlet syndrome, but delivered a promising campaign in 2019-20 for the Magic. He played 59 games during the regular season and averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
Jonathan Isaac also had eye-catching performances last season, posting career-highs all over the board. He contributed 11.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while also being a strong defensive presence on the court, averaging 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks. Unfortunately for Isaac, his breakthrough season came to an early end as he tore his ACL during the NBA bubble in Orlando.
