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Magic: Izaiyah Nelson to undergo surgery after suffering broken ankle
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Magic: Izaiyah Nelson to undergo surgery after suffering broken ankle
Orlando Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a fracture in his left ankle while playing against the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League on Sunday, the team announced.
Nelson sustained the injury in the first half of the Magic's 112-105 overtime victory when he landed awkwardly on a teammate after blocking a shot attempt by Quincy Olivari. He wouldn't return to the game after logging just 4 minutes, 22 seconds of action.
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The 51st overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft will undergo surgery to address the injury and is expected to miss at least 3-4 months, putting his status for the start of next season in doubt. The Magic open training camp on Sept. 29.
Nelson was the American Conference Player of the Year at South Florida, averaging 15.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 assists. He was also the Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, becoming the first player to win each award in the same season.
The 6-foot-10 Nelson, who signed a two-way contract with the Magic on July 1, is the ninth Bull to be selected in the NBA draft and the first since Dominique Jones in 2010. He ranked ninth in the country in double-doubles (18) and 15th in total rebounds (326) last season.
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Nelson finished summer league averaging 2.7 points, three rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 50% from the field in three appearances. He recorded a summer league-high six points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block on Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Magic: Izaiyah Nelson to undergo surgery after suffering broken ankle
