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• Magic's Franz Wagner: Could miss 2-to-4 weeks

  21H ago • By RotoWire

  Wagner was diagnosed Monday with a left high-ankle sprain Monday and could miss 2-to-4 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The Magic haven't released an official timeline for Wagner's recovery from the injury he sustained in the first quarter of Saturday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks, but injuries of this sort typically sideline player for multiple weeks. With Wagner sidelined, the Magic are likely to move Tristan da Silva into the starting five, while younger wings such as Jett Howard, Noah Penda and/or Jase Richardson could gain traction in the rotation.

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• Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't return Sunday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  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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