FRANZ WAGNER NEWS

Could return next week Wagner (oblique) has been cleared to resume taking contact, and the Magic are hopeful that he'll be ready to make his return to game action in 7-to-10 days, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESP...

Impact Wagner has been sidelined since Dec. 6 with a right oblique tear but recently entered the reconditioning phase of his rehab program. Given his lengthy layoff, Wagner needs time to ramp up before getting the green light to play in games, but he appears on track to gain clearance as soon as next weekend. Once he's officially cleared to play, Wagner will likely be under a light minutes restriction for at least a few games, as has been the case for teammate Paolo Banchero since he returned to action Jan. 10 after a lengthy absence due to the same injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to host Wagner and the Magic

Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franz Wagner nearing return from injury Jason Beede: NEWS: Although Franz Wagner remains OUT, the #Magic are expected to upgrade his injury description from “Torn Right Oblique” to...

6 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Magic's Franz Wagner Entering 'Return to Competition Reconditioning' Phase of Recovery ORLANDO, Fla. – Fourth-year Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since Dec. 6, 2024 with a torn right oblique.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Getting closer to return Wagner (oblique), who will miss Wednesday's game against the Bucks, is expected to return once he gets his conditioning up to par, Mason Williams of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Wagner will no longer show up on the injury report with an oblique injury, and instead he'll be sporting a "return to competition reconditioning" designation. This is a small positive step in the right direction for Orlando's star forward. A return Friday against Boston has not been ruled out, though Jan. 19 against Denver would be more likely when the Magic return home.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero returns to Magic lineup after missing 34 games with torn oblique, scores 34 in loss

Paolo Banchero is not a patient person

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not taking contact yet Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wednesday that Wagner (oblique) hasn't yet been cleared for contact, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. "He's feeling better. Just for...

Impact After he was diagnosed Dec. 7 with a right oblique tear, Wagner was scheduled to be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. A month has since passed, but Wagner doesn't appear especially close to making his return to action, given that he's not even taking part in non-contact portions of practice. The Magic are expected to get star forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) back later this week from a long-term hiatus of his own, but Wagner's continued absence should continue to free up a starting role for rookie Tristan da Silva.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points and Collin Sexton added 20 afor the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Magic pull off another big comeback, this time from 21 points down to beat the Nets

The comeback Magic did it again

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Banchero says he's ramping up rehab, getting closer to a return to Magic lineup

Paolo Banchero is getting closer to a return, with the Orlando Magic forward hoping he may be able to play again sometime within the next couple of weeks

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beede's Breakdown: How Magic beat Suns without Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Jalen Suggs scored 14 of his team-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Magic to their 10th home win of the season on Sunday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Magic host Suns in first game without Franz Wagner The Orlando Magic have dealt with the loss of one star and, starting Sunday night, they have to deal with the loss of another.The Magic will...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What Franz Wagner's injury absence will mean for Magic's ascension | NBA.com What Franz Wagner's injury absence will mean for Magic's ascension

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NBA.COM

Magic F Franz Wagner (torn oblique) out indefinitely Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is out indefinitely after suffering a torn right oblique, the team announced Saturday.He is the second st...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Prayers Pouring In for Franz Wagner After Devastating News Franz Wagner is out indefinitely with a torn oblique.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Magic lose Franz Wagner to torn oblique, same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero

Franz Wagner stepped up in countless ways for the Orlando Magic when All-Star forward Paolo Banchero tore his oblique

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Franz Wagner suffers torn oblique, out indefinitely Shams Charania: Just in: Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESP...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Suffers torn right oblique Wagner (oblique) tore his right oblique during Friday's 102-94 loss to the 76ers and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Wagner had carried the Magic over the last month following Paolo Banchero's own torn right oblique injury, with the former averaging 26.1 points, 6.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 34.9 minutes since and including Nov. 1. Wagner will be re-evaluated in mid-January, but he is considered out indefinitely. With the Magic without their two young stars in Wagner and Banchero, they will turn to Jalen Suggs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tristan da Silva, and Cole Anthony to take on bigger roles in the short-term, though Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Banchero is progressing well and is aiming to resume activities in late December.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hit for 30 again in Friday's loss Wagner chipped in 30 points (10-23 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 102-94 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact The fourth-year forward led all scorers on the night, but Wagner didn't get enough help from his teammates -- Jalen Suggs was the only other Orlando player to top 12 points. Wagner has scored 30plus in three straight games, and he's hit for at least 20 in nine straight contests, averaging 28.1 points, 6.8 assist, 5.7 boards, 2,1 threes, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over the latter stretch.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads all scorers with 35 points Wagner notched 35 points (12-23 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Wagner led all scorers with 35 points in Wednesday's tight win, continuing to shoulder the load on offense for the Magic in the extended absence of star forward Paolo Banchero (oblique). Over his last 18 games, Wagner is averaging a robust 25.3 points, 6.6 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 34.7 minutes per contest. The 23-year-old star forward should continue to operate as Orlando's go-to scoring threat and primary playmaker while Banchero remains off the court, and despite Wagner's surge in usage, his shooting efficiency hasn't taken much of a hit as some fantasy managers may have anticipated.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner scores 35 to carry Magic past Sixers Franz Wagner scored 35 points as the visiting Orlando Magic posted a 106-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.Wagner shot 12...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers

Franz Wagner scored 35 points and Jalen Suggs had 17 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reggie Miller Calls Out Referee Ed Malloy For Silly Double-Technical Call Karl-Anthony Towns and Franz Wagner were given technical fouls for clapping and Reggie Miller hated it.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leads Orlando in loss Tuesday Wagner had 30 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 121-106 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Wagner was the only Magic player who cleared the 20-point plateau in this devastating loss to New York, and the fourth-year forward continues to build on what has been a career-best season for him. Wagner is averaging a career-high 23.7 points per game this season, and while his numbers are likely to regress a bit once Paolo Banchero (oblique) is back in the lineup, Wagner has proven he can handle the team offensively as the No.1 option. The 23-year-old has scored at least 30 points in five of his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card

Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS