May 2020 Orlando Magic Wiretap

Jonathan Isaac Ruled Out For 20-21 Season

Aug 31, 2020 2:06 PM

Jonathan Isaac suffered a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his left knee during the second game of the restart for the Orlando Magic. 

During media availability on Monday, Jeff Weltman ruled out the possibility of Isaac returning during the 20-21 season.

Isaac underwent surgery a few days after the injury.

Isaac will become eligible for a contract extension this offseason and will become a restricted free agent in 2021.

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Aaron Gordon Leaves Bubble Due To Hamstring Injury

Aug 28, 2020 1:49 AM

Aaron Gordon has left the bubble due to a strained hamstring, the Orlando Magic announced on Thursday.

Gordon suffered the injury during an August 5th loss against the Raptors, and has not played since.

Gordon averaged 14.4 points and 7.7 rebounds on the season.

The Magic are currently down 3-1 to the Bucks. 

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Marvin Williams, James Ennis Fined $15,000 For Altercation

Aug 23, 2020 2:55 PM

Marvin Williams and James Ennis were each fined $15,000 for their role during an altercation in game 3 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Orlando Magic series.

Both players were ejected with 5:39 left in the second quarter, with the Bucks up 19 points.

Ennis and Williams were both hit with double technical fouls, leading to the ejection.

Williams expressed his surprise at both players getting ejected.

"I've played in a lot of basketball games in the NBA, seen a lot of different things, been involved with things obviously throughout the course of my career, but I don't think either of us should've been ejected. I've seen a lot more take place from guys that received a lot less punishment. I don't think he should've been ejected, I certainly don't think I should've been ejected so yeah, I was very surprised, especially with no explanation.

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Michael Carter-Williams, Aaron Gordon To Miss Game 3

Aug 22, 2020 11:28 AM

Michael Carter-Williams and Aaron Gordon will miss game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Carter-Williams is out with a strained tendon in his left foot, while Gordon has a strained left hamstring.

The series between the Magic and Bucks is tied at 1. 

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Mo Bamba Out For Season, Will Undergo Comprehensive Post-COVID-19 Evaluation

Aug 14, 2020 4:00 PM

Mo Bamba has left the NBA's campus in Orlando to undergo a "comprehensive post-coronavirus evaluation" upon the advice of the Orlando Magic performance staff and team doctors.

Bamba will miss the remainder of the season.

Bamba was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 11th and missed most of the next month of training.

The Magic selected Bamba in the lottery in the 2018 draft out of Texas.

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Terrence Ross Returns To Campus, Will Be Available To Player After Quarantine

Aug 11, 2020 1:10 PM

Terrence Ross has returned to the NBA campus and has entered the quarantine protocols.

Ross underwent league physician-advised tests, which returned negative. Ross left the campus for a personal, non-COVID-19 medical matter.

Ross will be available to play once he clears quarantine.

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Terrence Ross Leaves Campus For Non-COVID-19 Medical Matter

Aug 10, 2020 2:34 PM

Terrence Ross has left the NBA's campus due to a personal, non-COVID-19 medical matter.

Ross had to undergo off-set tests as advised by NBA physicians.

Ross will miss at least Tuesday's game with the Orlando Magic against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Jonathan Isaac Undergoes Successful Surgery To Repair Torn ACL, Meniscal Tear

Aug 7, 2020 9:02 PM

Jonathan Isaac underwent successful surgery on Friday on his left knee to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal tear. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert LaPrade.

Isaac will be out indefinitely and his return to the court will depend on how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation. He suffered the injury on August 2 during the fourth quarter of the Magic’s victory against Sacramento.

Isaac (6’10”, 230, 10/3/97) has played in 34 games (32 starts) this season for Orlando, averaging 11.9 ppg., 6.8 rpg., 1.4 apg., 2.29 blkpg. and 1.56 stlpg. in 28.8 minpg.

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Mo Bamba Reveals He Had COVID-19 In June

Aug 7, 2020 7:32 AM

Mo Bamba revealed this week to The Athletic that he contracted COVID-19 in June and was symptomatic. 

“I think the lesson is to take it seriously, to take it as seriously as possible,” said Bamba, who added he doesn’t know how he contracted the coronavirus. “I think we all play a part in making sure that we all stay safe. It’s going to take everyone.”

Bamba lost his sense of smell and taste, and also felt fatigue symptoms and muscle soreness. 

Bamba registered multiple false positive tests once inside the bubble, which forced him quarantine for extra time and miss three days of practice.

“It was a pretty big setback without any access to the facility when things were ramping back up and guys were getting back in and we were kind of starting to feel like the restart was real,” Bamba said in an exclusive interview with The Athletic. 

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Aaron Gordon Suffers No Serious Damage To Hamstring, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Several Days

Aug 6, 2020 1:19 AM

Aaron Gordon suffered no serious damage to his hamstring, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Gordon will be re-evaluated in several days.

Gordon suffered the injury off a hard foul from Kyle Lowry in the third quarter of the Magic's 109-99 loss to the Raptors. 

Lowry received a flagrant 1 for the foul. 

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Jonathan Isaac Suffers Torn ACL

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