Wagner ended with 26 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Friday's 121-114 win over Toronto.
With Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) sidelined, Wagner stepped up to lead the Magic to their second win of the year. The 25-year-old finished with a season high in scoring while falling short of a triple-double once again. Through five regular-season games in 2026-27, Wagner is now averaging 20.8 points and 1.0 steals over 34.6 minutes per contest. He's also posting career highs in rebounds (6.8) and assists (7.0), though he's shot a rough 18.5 percent from deep and is averaging 4.6 turnovers per game.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Coughs ball up seven times Wednesday
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Wagner supplied 15 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Raptors.
Wagner led the Magic in assists and finished second on the team in points behind Tristan da Silva (20). However, Wagner was also responsible for a season-high seven turnovers, although he's expected to have the ball in his hands more for as long as Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) are sidelined.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Wagner produced 23 points (9-23 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists and three turnovers across 38 minutes in Sunday's 111-102 win over the Knicks.
Wagner went to work on the glass, pulling down a career-high 13 rebounds while notching his first double-double of the season. Paolo Banchero is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury, and Jalen Suggs exited Sunday's game with what appeared to be a significant knee injury. As a result, Wagner figures to be extremely busy on offense moving forward.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Productive despite foul trouble
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Wagner accumulated 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.
Wagner picked up three early fouls, ultimately limiting him to 29 minutes. However, he made the most of his time on the floor, ending as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. Wagner, along with Paolo Banchero, will be looking to put last season in the rearview mirror, having both dealt with relatively significant injuries. Assuming he can stay on the floor, expect Wagner to flirt with top 50 value in standard leagues.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Absent from injury report
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Wagner (shoulder) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.
Wagner dealt with a brief bout of shoulder soreness to end the preseason, but the issue proved to be of minimal concern. The star forward should be able to handle a normal workload in his season debut.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Exits with right shoulder soreness
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Wagner exited Friday's 136-115 preseason win over the Heat with right shoulder soreness and did not return, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, head coach Sean Sweeney did not provide an update after the game, simply saying that Wagner would be "re-evaluated." For what it's worth, Wagner did return to the bench after getting ruled out for the remainder of the game, but for now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Hits 20-point mark Tuesday
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Wagner recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Wagner delivered an efficient offensive performance, converting 70 percent of his field-goal attempts while finishing second on Orlando in scoring behind Paolo Banchero, who finished with 24 points. The forward also led all players with eight assists, committing just one turnover while helping the Magic control the contest from the opening stages. His two steals added to an impressive all-around showing, and his ability to contribute as both a scorer and facilitator should make him a valuable multi-category fantasy option heading into the regular season. He figures to be the Magic's No. 2 option on offense behind Banchero.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores 10 points in loss Sunday
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Wagner finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 15 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason loss to the Cavaliers.
After scoring six points in Wednesday's preseason win over the Grizzlies, Wagner reached double figures in scoring Sunday. He did commit four turnovers, but considering this hasn't been much of an issue during his career, it's not a cause for concern. The 25-year-old averaged 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 30.0 minutes in 2025-26. However, Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season games. The 2021 No. 8 overall pick is an All-Star-caliber player, though his ceiling won't be as high until he proves he can stay off the injury report moving ahead.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Dishes out seven assists
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Wagner finished with six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 preseason victory over Memphis.
Wagner struggled with his shot but made a significant impact as a facilitator, leading Orlando in assists despite limited playing time. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should remain a key part of his fantasy appeal heading into the regular season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Sits out for Germany
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Wagner (calf) did not participate in Germany's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focuses on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't play in Game 7
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Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday against the Pistons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner will end up missing the final three games of the series while tending to a right calf strain. Even if the Magic were to emerge victorious and move onto the semifinals, there's no guarantee that Wagner would be available for the start of that series. Anthony Black and Jamal Cain will continue to work in extended roles in Wagner's absence.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Unable to return due to calf
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Wagner (calf) didn't return Monday to the Magic's 94-88 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series. He ended the night with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four steals and three assists in 24 minutes.
The team relayed during the second half that Wagner was questionable to return due to right calf soreness, and while the forward was spotted on the sideline trying to stay loose, he didn't check back into the game. Jamal Cain provided a significant boost in Wagner's absence, adding eight points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes. Wagner is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Until the results of Wagner's MRI are available, he can be considered day-to-day leading up to Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Logs 32 minutes in win'
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Wagner posted 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 win over the Pistons in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Wagner played at least 30 minutes for the first time since returning from an ankle injury, helping the Magic to an unlikely win. Although his production remains somewhat limited, he is certainly looking more and more comfortable with each passing game. The two teams will line up again Wednesday, with Orlando looking to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Will remain limited Wednesday
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner will remain on an unspecified minutes restriction in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
While it's unclear exactly how many minutes the 24-year-old forward will be capped at, Mosley relayed that he's expected to see a slight bump in playing time. Wagner logged 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to Boston in Orlando's regular-season finale, posting 20 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Hampered in loss Sunday
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Wagner notched 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to Boston.
Despite scoring at least 20 points for the second straight game, Wagner appeared to be limited down the stretch. He was seen with his head in his hands on the bench, seemingly bothered by an injury. He also received treatment on his knee but was forced to close the game given the situation. With Sunday's loss, Orlando will now travel to Philadelphia for the first game of the Play-In Tournament, where the winner will advance to face the Celtics.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores 17 points in win
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Wagner contributed 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one block over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 win over Minnesota.
Wagner exited Wednesday's game during the third quarter due to an apparent knee injury, but he checked back in after a brief stint in the locker room. This was Wagner's first time playing more than 20 minutes since Feb 11. Even though his role on offense is prominent, the Magic's focus right now is to have him as sharp as possible for the upcoming playoff run, so his minutes might be limited in the final two games of the regular season against the Bulls and Celtics on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Returns to Wednesday's game
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Wagner (knee) returned in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner briefly exited to the locker room early in the third quarter after appearing to injure his left knee. However, he was cleared to return later in the same frame and checked back in at the 2:44 mark.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Leaves for locker room
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Wagner exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to an apparent left knee injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner appeared to hyperextend his left knee and went down before walking to the locker room under his own power. If he's unable to return, Tristan da Silva will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Good to go for Wednesday
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Wagner is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Wagner is off the injury report after missing Monday's game against the Pistons for injury maintenance. Wagner is averaging a modest 19.1 minutes over his last three appearances.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Resting Monday
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Wagner has been ruled out for Monday against the Pistons due to left high-ankle sprain injury management.
As expected, Wagner will miss the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set for rest purposes after he logged 20 minutes and recorded 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block in Sunday's 112-108 win over the Pelicans. With Wagner sitting out, Tristan da Silva is the most likely candidate to take his spot in the starting five Monday.
