Magic's Moritz Wagner: Light minutes in season debut
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Wagner (knee) registered eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 10 minutes in Sunday's 128-118 win over the Pelicans.
Wagner made his season debut Sunday, after he had been sidelined for the Magic's first 39 games of the campaign while completing his recovery from Jan. 8, 2025, surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Before he sustained the knee injury last season, Wagner had been regularly serving as the top backup to Wendell Carter, who missed Sunday's game due to a right hip strain. As a result, Goga Bitadze moved into the starting five Sunday, but it's unclear if the Magic will have room in the rotation for both Bitadze and Wagner once Carter is back to full health. Even if Wagner continues to maintain a regular role on the second unit, the Magic are likely to ramp him up slowly, given he's coming off the major knee injury.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Making season debut Sunday
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The Magic announced that Wagner (knee) will be available to make his season debut Sunday against the Pelicans.
Wagner had been in the midst of a career-best season in 2024-25 before tearing the ACL in his left knee in a Dec. 21, 2024 game before undergoing surgery a few weeks later. After a year-long rehab and recovery process, Wagner has finally been cleared to play again, though he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction. Prior to getting hurt, Wagner had been serving as the top backup to starting center Wendell Carter, though it's uncertain whether he'll be able to unseat Goga Bitadze for the No. 2 role following his lengthy absence due to the knee injury.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Won't play Friday
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Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
The Magic had hoped Wagner would be able to make his season debut at some point this week, and his next chance to do so now arrives Sunday against the Pelicans. With the big man still recovering from ACL surgery, Goga Bitadze's minutes should remain solidified in the Orlando frontcourt.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January and has yet to make his 2025-26 debut. However, it was reported Friday that the big man is expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. His next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Listed out for Tuesday
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Wagner (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
The Magic are hoping that Wagner will be able to make his season debut at some point this week. Until then, Goga Bitadze is locked into the backup center role behind Wendell Carter.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Nearing return to action
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Wagner (knee) is expected to return "within the next week," Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January, though he's inching closer to a return. The 28-year-old big man will likely be eased back into action whenever he's cleared to come back, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. In 30 regular-season appearances (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, Wagner averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out indefinitely
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery this past January to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, head coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Wagner has "no real timeframe" for when he might be ready to play again, adding that the veteran center will first need to advance to 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 work and then take begin taking contact in practice before a clearer target date for his debut emerges. With that in mind, Wagner would still appear to be multiple weeks away from being a factor for the Magic.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Still not ready for game action
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Wagner continues to progress in his recovery from a procedure in December of 2024 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He has been ramping up his practice activity in the G League with the Osceola Magic, but he's not quite ready to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Back to NBA
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Orlando recalled Wagner (knee) from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.
Wagner hasn't played since December 2024 due to an ACL injury, but he's now aiming to return at some point in the current season. While not guaranteed to get minutes in the near future, Wagner has rejoined the NBA squad as he continues to ramp up his workload.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Assigned to G League
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Orlando assigned Wagner to the G League's Osceola Magic on Wednesday.
This is likely just a rehab assignment for Wagner, as he's yet to return to the floor this season after undergoing surgery in January for a torn ACL.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: To miss at least four more games
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Saturday that Wagner (knee) won't be available during Orlando's upcoming four-game road trip, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery in January to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The big man's next opportunity to play will come against the Hornets on Friday, Dec. 26.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out indefinitely
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Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee in January and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until the Magic provide an update on his timeline for a return.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Won't play Wednesday
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Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Wagner continues to rehab from his ACL injury, and he remains without a timetable to return. Fantasy managers can consider him week-to-week.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Still out of action
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Wagner (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
The Magic continue to rule out Wagner well ahead of each game as he recovers from knee surgery. Until Orlando upgrades his status, the veteran big man can be considered out indefinitely. Goga Bitadze should remain locked in as the backup center.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out indefinitely
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Wagner (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Nets and remains without a timetable for a return.
Wagner continues to rehab from his ACL injury, but the Magic haven't given any indication that he's close to a return. He can be considered week-to-week until the team provides an update on his recovery.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out indefinitely
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Wagner (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Knicks and doesn't have a return timetable.
Wagner is still recovering from his ACL injury and doesn't appear close to making his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until Orlando releases an official update.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Ruled out for Monday
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Wagner (knee) won't play Monday against Portland.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut and remains without an official timetable for a return.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Out vs. Boston
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Wagner (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut while recovering from an ACL injury. His next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he's widely expected to sit out that contest as well.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Remains out Friday
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Wagner (knee) won't play Friday against Boston.
Wagner has yet to debut this season and remains without a timetable for a return. Consider him doubtful at best for Sunday's rematch against Boston.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Out again Thursday
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Wagner (knee) won't play Thursday against the Hornets.
Wagner has yet to debut this season and remains without a timetable for a return. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
