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]]>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.
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]]>Isaac suffered the injury with 9:19 left in regulation while driving to the basket between two Kings’ players. He had a bad landing after a hop step and immediately fell to the ground grabbing his left knee. Up to that point, he had four points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Magic confirmed the nature of Isaac’s injury on social media, saying that the player will be out indefinitely and that his return to action will depend on how “he responds to treatment and rehabilitation.”
The appearance against the Kings was just Isaac’s second since January, as he only recently recovered from knee hyperextension that previously caused him to miss 31 games.
“That was tough, man,” said his teammate Aaron Gordon after the game. “That one brought me to tears, and instantly — just because I know how good of a guy J.I. is and how hard he works and how hard he has worked to get back since hurting himself in D.C. That was tough.”
Jonathan Isaac was Magic’s sixth overall pick in 2017. The 2019/20 shaped up to be his best season since turning pro, as he was averaging career highs in points (11.9), rebounds (6.8), assists (1.4), steals (1.6) and blocks (2.3) per game.
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]]>The post Orlando Magic Sign Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac to Rookie Extensions appeared first on yoursportspot.com.
]]>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.
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]]>The post Magic’s Forward Jonathan Isaac Tears His ACL Against the Kings appeared first on yoursportspot.com.
]]>Isaac suffered the injury with 9:19 left in regulation while driving to the basket between two Kings’ players. He had a bad landing after a hop step and immediately fell to the ground grabbing his left knee. Up to that point, he had four points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Magic confirmed the nature of Isaac’s injury on social media, saying that the player will be out indefinitely and that his return to action will depend on how “he responds to treatment and rehabilitation.”
The appearance against the Kings was just Isaac’s second since January, as he only recently recovered from knee hyperextension that previously caused him to miss 31 games.
“That was tough, man,” said his teammate Aaron Gordon after the game. “That one brought me to tears, and instantly — just because I know how good of a guy J.I. is and how hard he works and how hard he has worked to get back since hurting himself in D.C. That was tough.”
Jonathan Isaac was Magic’s sixth overall pick in 2017. The 2019/20 shaped up to be his best season since turning pro, as he was averaging career highs in points (11.9), rebounds (6.8), assists (1.4), steals (1.6) and blocks (2.3) per game.
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