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Izaiyah Nelson
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Orlando Magic
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Orlando Magic
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Izaiyah Nelson is a 23-year-old power forward, listed at 6′10″ (208 cm). Izaiyah Nelson is listed with the Orlando Magic in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. The roster lists an entry dated July 2026.
Quick answers
- Is Izaiyah Nelson injured?
- Izaiyah Nelson is listed by CBS Sports: Questionable — "Game Time Decision" (Ankle), updated September 8, 2026. Source: CBS Sports.
- How old is Izaiyah Nelson?
- Izaiyah Nelson is 23 years old. He was born on October 1, 2003.
- How tall is Izaiyah Nelson?
- Izaiyah Nelson is 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Izaiyah Nelson from?
- Izaiyah Nelson is from the United States and played at South Florida before the NBA.
- What team does Izaiyah Nelson play for?
- Izaiyah Nelson is listed with the Orlando Magic in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Izaiyah Nelson wear?
- The NBA directory lists Izaiyah Nelson at No. 25 for the Orlando Magic. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Izaiyah Nelson's next game?
- Izaiyah Nelson and the Orlando Magic next play at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Izaiyah Nelson play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Orlando Magic are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Izaiyah Nelson drafted?
- Izaiyah Nelson was the No. 51 pick (second round) in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Washington Wizards out of South Florida.
Contract
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- July 2, 2026
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
About Izaiyah Nelson
Izaiyah Etron Nelson (born October 1, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and South Florida Bulls.
- Born
- October 1, 2003 (age 23) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
- Listed weight
- 218 lb (99 kg)
- Position
- Power forward
- High school
- Marietta (Marietta, Georgia)
- College
- Arkansas State (2022–2025) South Florida (2025–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 2nd round, 51st overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- American Conference Player of the Year (2026)
- First-team All-American Conference (2026)
- Third-team All-Sun Belt (2025)
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 10″
- Weight
- 218 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 25
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- South Florida
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 2 · Pick 51
How acquired: Draft Rights Traded from WAS on 06/24/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
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| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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