Jonathan Isaac was upgraded from out to day-to-day late Friday with a left knee issue, and his expected return date is listed as Oct. 25. That puts him in play for Sunday's game at the Knicks as Orlando looks for its first win.
What happened
Jonathan Isaac moved from out to day-to-day on the injury report late Friday, at 11:13 p.m. ET. The issue is his left knee. The report's comment still reads that Isaac (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota, so the upgrade came after that ruling. His expected return is listed as Oct. 25. It has been a back-and-forth stretch. He was day-to-day on Sept. 6, out on Oct. 20, day-to-day on Oct. 21 and out again on Oct. 22 before Friday's change.
What it means for the Magic
The Magic visit the Knicks on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. ET. Orlando is 0-2, sits 12th and has lost both games without Isaac. He has not played this season. Last season he averaged 2.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 10.0 minutes over 52 games. Without him, the forward minutes have gone to Paolo Banchero (33.8 minutes, 24.5 points), Franz Wagner (31.2, 20.0), Wendell Carter Jr. (29.8, 21.0) and Tristan da Silva (28.7, 9.5). Banchero is day-to-day himself with a right ankle issue, which gives Isaac's status more weight.
What to watch
The next injury report before the Knicks game is the one to watch. His expected return of Oct. 25 lines up with Sunday in New York, but his status has changed four times since Oct. 20, so it can still move. Orlando also has Anthony Black day-to-day with a right ankle issue. Noah Penda (right hamstring) and Izaiyah Nelson (left ankle) are out.
Is Jonathan Isaac playing at the Knicks on Sunday?
He is day-to-day with a left knee issue, and his expected return is listed as Oct. 25, the day of the game. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Jonathan Isaac be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return. That is Sunday's game at the Knicks. He has not played yet this season.