Jonathan Isaac injury: How long is Orlando Magic forward out for and expected date of return?

Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic will face another major setback after news about him having a season-ending injury was confirmed. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowksi reported that Isaac had surgery to repair a torn left adductor muscle.

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ESPN Sources: Orlando Magic F Jonathan Isaac underwent season-ending surgery today to repair a torn left adductor muscle. Brutal setback for Isaac, 25, who played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. An MRI revealed the adductor injury on Wednesday.

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ESPN Sources: Orlando Magic F Jonathan Isaac underwent season-ending surgery today to repair a torn left adductor muscle. Brutal setback for Isaac, 25, who played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. An MRI revealed the adductor injury on Wednesday. https://t.co/nkPMfszXPI

According to Woj's report, there is no definite timetable on his return to action. An MRI revealed the adductor injury this week. Isaac will return to the sidelines due to the injury.

Earlier this season, the 25-year-old center made a return to the court after missing out on two entire seasons due to an ACL injury. Isaac tore his ACL back in the Orlando Bubble and made his return in a game against the Boston Celtics this season. He's only appeared in 11 games for the team this season.

How good is Jonathan Isaac when healthy?

Jonathan Isaac was drafted by the Magic with expectations that he'd have a big role in re-shaping their team. Selected sixth back in the 2017 NBA Draft, fans of the franchise saw his potential and anticipated his development. But even back in his rookie year, injuries have hindered his growth and development in the league.

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Isaac only played 27 games for Orlando in his first season, even starting in ten of those games he played in. He was ruled out with a right ankle sprain and was assigned to the G-League during the latter part of his rookie season. Still, as a rookie, the Magic center was able to average 5.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 34.8% from the three-point area.

His second season was different from his rookie year as Isaac was able to play more games for the team. With his availability, the 6-foot-11 center was able to play more minutes, which helped him increase his production on the floor. For 75 games, he averaged 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.3% from the three.

The 2019-20 season was his most recent campaign where he played more than 30 games. During that span, Isaac played 34 games where he averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. The Magic center also shot 47% from the field and 34% from the three-point area.

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