Magic to waive Jonathan Isaac after years of injury setbacks

Jonathan Isaac‘s time with the Magic has come to an end. Orlando is waiving the veteran forward/center, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, ending an eight-year run that was repeatedly interrupted by injuries. Isaac carried a $14.5 million salary for next season, though only $8 million was guaranteed through Sunday. By making the move now, the Magic avoid having the remainder of his contract become fully guaranteed and create additional financial flexibility heading into free agency. The team also has the option of stretching Isaac’s guaranteed money over multiple seasons, reducing the immediate salary-cap hit. Once viewed as...