Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
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Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.Isaac sprained his left knee during Thursday's win over the Wizards. A return timeline still has not been provided by the Magic, but he'll at the very least sit on Saturday. Goga Bitadze and Noah Penda are in line for additional opportunities within the Magic rotation.
Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Wizards.Isaac played one minute before exiting Thursday's game with what has been diagnosed as a sprained left knee. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze.
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.Isaac will miss a third consecutive game with a sore left knee. Noah Penda has played more minutes recently, and that should continue on Sunday. However, he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. Goga Bitadze's playing time has been a bit more volatile due to Moritz Wagner's play.
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday.Carter was a late scratch against Washington on Tuesday and could remain out for another game. Goga Bitadze started in his place, but he wasn't productive during his 21 minutes on the floor. Bitadze's streaming upside will be limited if Carter remains out.
Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze will start against the Wizards on Tuesday.With Wendell Carter jr. (ankle) sidelined for this game, Bitadze will step in as a starter for just the second time this season. He had a double-double with five "stocks" in his other start this year and should be productive against a depleted Wizards lineup.