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Magic rookie suffers fractured ankle in Summer League vs.
Blazers The Orlando Magic will be without their second-round rookie for the foreseeable future.
Izaiyah Nelson, who the Magic drafted No.
51 overall in last month's NBA Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; South Florida Bulls forward Izaiyah Nelson reacts during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center.
Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIzaiyah Nelson, who the Magic drafted No.
51 overall in last month's NBA Draft, suffered a fractured ankle in their overtime win in Summer League over the Portland Trail Blazers,East All-Stars South Florida Izaiyah Nelson rushes up the court Friday, April 3, 2026, during the Reese's DI College All-Stars game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
| USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connectrookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a sprained left ankle in today's Summer League game vs.
Portland, I'm told.He's considered day-to-day.his ankle in the first half after recording a chasedown block on Portland's Quincy Olivari.
He landed awkwardly near TyTy Washington's face and came up with a noticeable limp.In addition to the block, he did not take a shot and recorded just one rebound in four minutes.
In three Summer League games, Nelson, who signed a two-way contract with the Magic, averaged 2.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, one steal and one block in 12.0 minutes per game.
He converted on three of his six shot attempts and went 1-for-2 from the free-throw line.Matt Hanifan: Born and raised in Nevada, Matt has covered the Miami Heat, NBA and mens college basketball for various platforms since 2019.
More of his work can be found at Hot Hot Hoops, Vendetta Sports Media and Mountain West Connection.
He studied journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he previously served as a sports staff writer for The Nevada Sagebrush.
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