Izaiyah Nelson will undergo surgery for fractured ankle sustained at Summer League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Orlando Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson will have surgery on his fractured left ankle. The injury occurred during a Summer League game against Portland, requiring Nelson to be sidelined for three to four months. He had recently signed a two-way contract and was showing promise with his energy and defensive skills, averaging eight points in two games. The Magic announced the surgery will follow from the substantial pain Nelson experienced after the fall.
- •Izaiyah Nelson injured his left ankle during a Summer League game.
- •The Magic announced he will have surgery and be out for three to four months.
- •Nelson signed a two-way contract following his selection in the NBA Draft.
- •He played two games at Summer League, scoring eight points.
- •The injury occurred while attempting a chase-down block against Portland.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson will have surgery on ankle fracture suffered at Summer League
"Nelson already signed a two-way contract, but now will be sidelined for three to four months.
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