Wagner sustained a lower left leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Knicks and won't return. He'll be re-evaluated when the team returns to Orlando.
Wagner landed awkwardly on his left leg and was unable to put any weight on the leg while being helped off the court. He'll finish with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across seven minutes. If the star forward is forced to miss additional time, Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Noah Penda are candidates for increased playing time. The Magic are expected to provide an update on Wagner's status ahead of Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup against the Heat by Monday night.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Helped to locker room Sunday
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Wagner exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Wagner landed awkwardly after going up for a pass and was unable to put any weight on his left leg while being helped off the court. It appears unlikely the star forward will return, and if he's unable to do so, Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Noah Penda are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores game-high 32 points in win
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Wagner registered 32 points (12-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 106-105 win over the Heat.
Wagner had been struggling with his three-point shot in the three games prior, going just 1-for-6 from distance, but he was able to match his season high in triples Friday night. This was Wagner's second 30-plus-point performance of the season, and the Magic have now won four of their past five games.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Team-high 25 points in loss
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Wagner logged 25 points (9-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 36 minutes during the Magic's 114-112 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday.
It was another efficient night from the field for Wagner on Wednesday, as he finished as the Magic's leading scorer and second in points to San Antonio's De'Aaron Fox (31). Wagner had a chance to send the game to overtime, but his last-second layup attempt was blocked by Luke Kornet. In the Magic's last 10 games -- corresponding with the absence of Paolo Banchero (groin) -- Wagner has averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.2 steals over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores 21, grabs seven boards
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Wagner amassed 21 points (8-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 112-109 victory over the Pistons.
Wagner didn't have his best shooting performance and missed all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. However, that didn't prevent the star forward from reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time in his last five contests. Expect Wagner to remain one of the Magic's go-to offensive weapons until further notice, especially with Paolo Banchero (groin) still out.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Pours in 37 points with seven dimes
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Wagner contributed 37 points (13-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven assists and six rebounds across 34 minutes during Saturday's 133-121 win over the Knicks.
With Paolo Banchero (groin) unavailable for the past five games, Wagner's usage has surged to 27.2 percent, and he's responded with averages of 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.0 treys and 1.6 turnovers per contest during that span. Banchero has already been ruled out for Sunday's game in Boston, so Wagner should again see plenty of shots falling his way.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Strong production continues
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Wagner notched 20 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 victory over the Clippers.
That's now 12 games for Wagner with at least 20 points thus far in 2025-26. It sounds like Paolo Banchero is out indefinitely with a groin strain, giving Wagner a longer runway as Orlando's top scoring option. Wagner has averaged 22.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.5 minutes per tilt through 16 games this season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Season-high 29 points Sunday
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Wagner finished with 29 points (8-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Rockets.
Wagner established a season high in scoring Sunday, and it was his 11th time in 14 games to begin the year with at least 20 points. The star forward is taking on additional usage in the absence of Paolo Banchero (groin) and should continue to do so until the latter is ready to rejoin the mix. Wagner is delivering early-round fantasy numbers thus far, averaging 23.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Powers Magic to victory
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Wagner logged 25 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Friday's 105-98 win over the Nets.
Wagner momentarily left Friday's matchup due to a right leg injury, but he managed to return and didn't look any worse for wear. He led Orlando with 25 points on the night, marking the fourth time he's reached the 20-point threshold in his last five appearances. Wagner continues to put up strong all-around production, averaging 23.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals over this five-game stretch.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Narrowly misses double-double
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Wagner notched 19 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 115-112 win over Portland.
Wagner wasn't nearly as aggressive on the offensive end but still managed to finish one point shy of the 20-point threshold with an efficient shooting performance. He turned in another strong night on the boards, racking up nine rebounds for a second straight game. Wagner continues to be a consistent contributor for the Magic, as expected, averaging 21.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists over his last five games.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears double-double in defeat
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Wagner supplied 20 points (5-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Celtics.
While he struggled with efficiency, Wagner still finished as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. The 24-year-old forward has reached that mark in six of his last seven appearances, shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc during that span. He also grabbed a game- and season-high nine rebounds Sunday.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Adds 25 points in blowout victory
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Wagner tallied 25 points (8-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 125-94 win over Washington.
Wagner was aggressive on the offensive end and finished the night second on his team in scoring behind Paolo Banchero's 28-point showing. Wagner reaching the 20-point threshold has been a regular occurrence of late, as he's done so in four straight games and in six of his first seven games of the season. He's also provided plenty of value elsewhere, now averaging 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists so far this year.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Upgraded to available
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Wagner (heel) is available for Thursday's game against Charlotte, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner is battling a left heel contusion following Wednesday's 135-116 loss to Detroit, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go. There's no indication the star forward will have any minutes restriction. Wagner has averaged 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game over five outings this season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Iffy for Thursday
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Wagner is questionable for Thursday's game against Charlotte with a left heel contusion.
Wagner produced 22 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 135-116 loss to Detroit, but he walked away from that contest with an apparent heel injury. This is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Magic may opt to proceed with caution. If Wagner is unable to go, the Magic could turn to guys like Tristan da Silva, Jase Richardson or possibly Jonathan Isaac.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nets 27 points on 17 shots
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Wagner tallied 27 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and four turnovers in 35 minutes during Friday's 111-107 loss to Atlanta.
Not only was Wagner a flamethrower on offense, but he also did an excellent job helping make life miserable for Trae Young on the other end of the floor, helping hold Young to 7-18 shooting. Wagner has gotten off to a hot start this season, scoring efficiently, dropping dimes and snatching steals, and he'll look to keep the good times rolling on Saturday with a favorable matchup versus Chicago.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Cruises to 24-point night
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Wagner produced 24 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 132-125 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Wagner enjoyed success throughout the night on the offensive end, which included drilling a team-high three triples. He managed to close out the preseason on a high note after a slow start and will now shift his focus to the season opener Wednesday against the Heat.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Quiet in preseason debut
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Wagner put up eight points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and two turnovers in 20 minutes of Friday's 128-98 preseason win over the 76ers.
Wagner was rested during Orlando's preseason opener against the Heat on Oct. 4, as he was coming off a busy summer with his stint at EuroBasket. Health will be a big key for Wagner this season after he was limited to 60 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. His three-point shot was a focus over the offseason, as he had shot below 30 percent in two straight campaigns.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Practices Thursday
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Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Thursday that Wagner (rest) is healthy again, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The Magic had four practices this week, and it sounds like Wagner was a full participant. Barring a setback, Wagner is likely to be in the lineup for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers after resting during Orlando's preseason opener against the Heat on Oct. 4.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Resting Saturday
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Wagner (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner is resting after an exhaustive EuroBasket tournament over the summer and will not play in this matchup. However, he shouldn't have any limitations as the regular season approaches. It remains to be seen if he'll suit up for the Magic's next game against the 76ers on Friday, Oct. 10, though.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores team-high 25 points in loss
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Wagner finished with 25 points (10-22 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 120-89 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Although the Celtics halted Orlando's playoff run, Wagner put together an excellent series of performances. Over five games, Wagner averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, capping his best season as a pro. Although an oblique injury forced him to miss several games in December and January, Wagner beat his previous seasonal averages with averages of 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals over 60 contests.
