Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Nets, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
This will be the eighth consecutive game on the inactive list for Wagner, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. It appears Wagner tried to return too soon from his initial 16-game absence, so that he could play in his home country of Germany on Jan. 15 against Memphis. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Wagner will miss his seventh straight game while managing a left high-ankle sprain, a nagging issue that has limited him to just two appearances over the Magic's past 24 contests. The forward's next chance to return will come Thursday against the Nets, though there's little indication a comeback is imminent.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Remaining out Sunday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Wagner is set to miss a sixth consecutive game while he gets more time off to heal from the left high-ankle sprain he sustained Dec. 7 before he returned to action earlier this month for a pair of appearances during the Magic's trip in Europe. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder, though he hasn't yet been cleared to participate in full-contact work since his last game Jan. 18. Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Wagner was spotted taking part in some off-court workout exercises as recently as Friday, but until he resumes practicing in some fashion, his return to game action may not be imminent.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Another absence coming
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner will miss his fifth straight game Friday, Magic appear to be taking a cautious approach with the forward, who has yet to resume taking part in full-contact work while he gives his sprained left ankle more time to heal. Anthony Black has been a breakout performer for the Magic and should be locked into a high-minute starting role at least until Wagner is ready to play again.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Remaining out Wednesday
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Wagner (ankle) won't play Wednesday against Miami.
Wagner will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to left ankle injury management, after the Magic had previously classified his injury as left ankle soreness. The fifth-year wing had previously missed 16 straight contests while recovering from a left high-ankle sprain before returning to play Jan. 15 and 18, only to suffer a setback during the Magic's morning shootaround ahead of last Thursday's loss to the Hornets. Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Wagner was able to go through some light, non-contact shooting Saturday, which offers some hope that the 24-year-old may be able to avoid an extended absence.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Ruled out for Monday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Wagner missed Orlando's last two games with left ankle soreness and will miss a third consecutive contest due to injury management. The star forward was able to play in both of the Magic's games in Europe following a 16-game absence due to a left high-ankle sprain, and it appears the team is now erring on the side of caution. Wagner's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Heat.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Out again Saturday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Wagner appeared in both of the Magic's games in Europe last week after he had missed over five weeks due to a left high-ankle sprain, but he'll now miss his second game in a row due to soreness in the same ankle. Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Wagner didn't suffer any setbacks in the Magic's two Europe games but instead felt "really, really sore" following morning shootaround Thursday. The Magic have seemingly exercised caution in holding Wagner out for two straight games, though Mosley expressed hope that the ankle issue wouldn't be a long-term concern for the 24-year-old forward.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Out with ankle issue
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Wagner has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Charlotte due to left ankle soreness.
The star forward was out of action for over one month due to a sprained left ankle before he returned to action last week to play in both of the Magic's games in Europe versus the Grizzlies. Though the Magic had three days off following their most recent game, Wagner will apparently need more maintenance for the injured ankle. Orlando hasn't indicated that Wagner is dealing with any sort of setback, however, so the team could just be exercising some caution by holding him out Thursday. Tristan da Silva appears to be the most likely candidate to replace Wagner in the starting lineup for the matchup with the Hornets.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Just misses double-double in return
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Wagner (ankle) chipped in 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin.
Wagner, who had been out since Dec. 9 due to a sprained left ankle, returned to action in his hometown and delivered a strong performance. The nine boards tied his season high, and he didn't operate with much of a playing-time restriction, as his 27 minutes weren't far off his season-long average (33.1 per game). The 24-year-old forward also played alongside his older brother for the first time in 2025-26, as Moritz Wagner made his return Sunday from a more than year-long absence due to a torn ACL.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Cleared to play in Germany
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Wagner (ankle) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report for Thursday's game against Memphis in Berlin.
Wagner hasn't played since suffering a sprained left ankle Dec. 7, missing 16 straight games. The Magic kept updates on the star forward's rehab program close to the vest, but it always sounded like he was eyeing a return to the lineup Thursday in his native Germany. Wagner will likely face restrictions during his first week back in action, but the only time he has played fewer than 30 minutes this season was the game he got injured.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Not playing Sunday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Wagner's absence will extend to 16 games Sunday as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain that he suffered against the Knicks on Dec. 7. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Grizzlies, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return. Tristan da Silva (back) and Noah Penda should continue to see elevated roles for as long as Wagner is sidelined.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Listed out for Friday
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Wagner (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Orlando anticipated Wagner being able to return from a high-ankle sprain at some time this week, and the star forward is now setting his sights toward Sunday's tilt against the Pelicans as his next possible return date. Tristan da Silva should continue to start for the Magic on Friday.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Ruled out for Sunday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Wagner will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to a left high-ankle sprain, though he's expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. The 24-year-old forward's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. He's averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.4 minutes per tilt across 24 regular-season appearances, though he'll likely face a minutes restriction whenever he's cleared to return.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Out Saturday, lacks clear timeline
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver.
Wagner will miss his eighth consecutive game due to the left high-ankle sprain he sustained in a loss to New York on Dec. 7. The fifth-year forward seems destined to miss more time, with head coach Jamahl Mosley noting Friday that Wagner remains limited to spot shooting on the court and isn't yet running or cutting at this stage of his rehab program, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Wagner thus appears to be week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this stage.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't return Sunday
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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 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.
