Isaac has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat due to left knee injury management.

EDGE Analysis

The Magic have been incredibly cautious with Isaac's workload following his lengthy absence, as he's averaged just 9.0 minutes per game over his two appearances since his season debut. He'll be held out in the first game of a back-to-back set, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him return for Saturday's matchup against Chicago.

Isaac will remain on a limit of 8-10 minutes for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac made his long-awaited return during Monday's win over the Celtics, where he posted 10 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 10 minutes. The Magic will remain cautious and keep him around 8-10 minutes for the time being.

Isaac (knee) ended Monday's 113-98 victory over the Celtics with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 10 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Seeing his first game action since Aug. 2, 2020, Isaac was surprisingly efficient in his limited court time. The 25-year-old has had a long road back from serious knee trouble, but the Magic's patience with him might just be rewarded. Don't expect Isaac's workload to increase quickly, but his potential to make an impact in multiple categories once he gets back up to full speed makes him worth stashing for fantasy managers in 12-team leagues or deeper that have a bench spot to churn.

Isaac (knee) will be available to play 8-to-10 minutes in Monday's game against the Celtics, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac was expected to be under a heavy minutes restriction in his first NBA action in over two years, so head coach Jahmal Mosley's announcement that the forward will likely play only 8-to-10 minute comes as little surprise. Though fantasy managers who have patiently stashed Isaac since the beginning of the season may be eager to activate him, it may be prudent to keep him in an injured reserve spot until his playing time ramps up a bit more.

Isaac (knee) will be active for Monday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac will step back on an NBA court for the first time since Aug. 2, 2020, after an extended rehab from ACL and hamstring surgeries. He made three appearances in the G League before rejoining Orlando and averaged 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 17.7 minutes per game, playing no more than 22 minutes in any contest. He'll likely be facing a similar minutes limit for Monday's tilt and could have his workloads managed carefully the rest of the season. Considering the amount of frontcourt talent Orlando has added to its roster since Isaac last played, it's unclear how large of a role the 2017 lottery pick will be able to claim. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Isaac to repeat his 2019-20 averages of 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks, but his skill set at least make him worthy of a cursory pickup in deep leagues where he's available.

Isaac (knee, conditioning) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Celtics, though he's expected to be available for the contest in what marks his 2022-23 debut, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac, who had been working his way back from ACL and hamstring surgeries, hasn't made an NBA appearance since Aug. 2, 2020, so his expected return to action Monday is a significant storyline across the NBA. The 2017 first-round pick has recently been working to improve his conditioning in the G League and took part in three games for the Lakeland Magic, averaging 15.7 points (on 41 percent shooting from the field), 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 17.7 minutes per contest. He didn't play more than 22 minutes in any of his appearances, and that level of playing time could represent close to Isaac's ceiling not only Monday, but likely in Orlando's next several games to come. While the defensive-minded forward's impending return is a major development for Orlando, Isaac could struggle to carve out enough minutes in a crowded Orlando frontcourt to re-emerge as the high-end fantasy asset he was prior to his two-plus-year hiatus.

Isaac (knee, conditioning) remains out Saturday at Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac is seemingly nearing a return, though he still needs to improve his conditioning. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Celtics.

Isaac (knee) has been recalled from the G League's Lakeland Magic but will be inactive for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to return to competition reconditioning.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac hasn't made an NBA appearance since August of 2020 due to a torn ACL and a subsequent hamstring issue that also required surgery, but he spent the last week and a half in the G League. Over three appearances with Lakeland, he averaged 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game. While he'll be unavailable for Friday's matchup against New Orleans, his return to the parent club suggests that his return to action for Orlando is imminent. Once he's given the green light to make his season debut, he'll almost certainly face a minutes restriction, a trend that could continue for a while, given the length of his absence.

Isaac (knee) will remain with the G League's Lakeland Magic and is expected to make his third appearance for the affiliate Thursday against the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

EDGE Analysis

Isaac reported to Lakeland last week and made appearances Wednesday and Saturday in what marked his first game action since Aug. 2, 2020. The forward averaged 14.5 points (on 42.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 assists in 16.0 minutes per game between the two outings, and he could see a similar allotment of playing time when he makes his third appearance for the affiliate Thursday. Since Orlando doesn't play again until Friday against the Pelicans, Isaac is unlikely to suit up for that contest, as the organization presumably wouldn't be keen on having him play consecutive days. However, he could be an option to join the NBA team in Washington on Saturday for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set. Whenever he's cleared to debut with the parent club, Isaac will likely be on a strict minutes restriction initially, and perhaps for the remainder of the season.

Isaac (knee) remains on assignment with the G League's Lakeland Magic and won't be available Sunday for Orlando's game in Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Lakeland won't play again until Tuesday, but Isaac may rejoin the parent club before then in preparation for making his first NBA appearance since Aug. 2, 2020 in Orlando's home game Friday versus the Pelicans. The 25-year-old forward saw his first competitive action in nearly 900 days during appearances with Lakeland this past Wednesday and Saturday. Between wins over the Westchester Knicks and Greensboro Swarm, Isaac played 15 and 17 minutes and averaged 14.5 points (on 42.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 assists. He could handle a similar 15-to-20-minute role once he rejoins the Orlando Magic, who could have significant playing-time restrictions in place for Isaac the rest of the season due to his injury history.