Magic waive Jonathan Isaac ahead of free agency period
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Orlando Magic have waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac, as confirmed by a league source. This decision allows the team to avoid a salary increase from $8 million to $14.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Isaac, who spent nine injury-plagued years with the Magic, is now an unrestricted free agent and can negotiate with any team starting Tuesday. The team's move also aims to create financial flexibility as they prepare for the upcoming season's luxury tax implications.
- •Isaac was a No. 6 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.
- •He missed significant time due to injuries over his career.
- •Isaac averaged a career-low 2.5 rebounds this past season.
- •The Magic drafted Izaiyah Nelson with the No. 51 pick.
- •Magic must decide on Jamal Cain's team option for next season.
- 11:13 PMESPN — Magic waive Jonathan Isaac, saving $6.5 million
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Magic waive veteran Jonathan Isaac, open roster spot
"The Magic have waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday. Had Orlando kept Isaac on its roster beyond Sunday, Isaac’s salary would’ve increased from $8 million guaranteed to a fully guaranteed $14.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Instead, Isaac will become an unrestricted free agent after nine years in Orlando that were plagued by ...
"The Magic on Saturday waived forward Jonathan Isaac, which will save Orlando $6.5 million, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 11:13 PMMagic waive Jonathan Isaac, saving $6.5 million
The Magic on Saturday waived forward Jonathan Isaac, which will save Orlando $6.5 million, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:15 PMMagic waive veteran Jonathan Isaac, open roster spot
The Magic have waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday. Had Orlando kept Isaac on its roster beyond Sunday, Isaac’s salary would’ve increased from $8 million guaranteed to a fully guaranteed $14.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Instead, Isaac will become an unrestricted free agent after nine years in Orlando that were plagued by ...
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