Isaac Waived by Magic for Cap Relief | Orlando Magic News

Orlando Magic waive Jonathan Isaac just before his 2027 salary became guaranteed, saving $6.5M against the cap while still owing him $8M — leaving the door open for a potential return if he doesn’t sign elsewhere. Once a top-6 pick with elite defensive upside, Isaac’s career has been derailed by injuries, including a torn ACL in 2020 that sidelined him for two seasons and a knee sprain that ended his last season early. Despite limited minutes and bench role, he remained a defensive asset when healthy. The move clears cap space as the Magic rebuild around young talent, while Isaac gets a fresh start to prove he can stay on the court and contribute. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6414e1555721f8d2