FRANZ WAGNER NEWS

Magic's Franz Wagner made most of opportunities in rookie season Magic forward Franz Wagner exceeded expectations and played at an elite level for a rookie most of the season.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

FOCO releases 2022 NBA rookie bobblehead series plus one soccer star The rookies are Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Green, Franz Wagner, Josh Giddey and Ayo Dosunmu.

APRIL 27, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Coach Mosley: Young, rebuilding Magic have promising future

The Orlando Magic finished another losing NBA season singing a familiar refrain

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic beat Heat in finale, overcoming Oladipo's big game

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APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for finale Wagner (ankle) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Heat, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner was unable to participate at Saturday's practice, so the team will opt to err on the side of caution with their prized rookie. He will end his first season with an average of 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.2 triples across 30.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami puts road win streak on the line against Orlando

Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Heat take on Orlando

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

An Analysis of Franz Wagner's Rookie NBA Season ' Orlando Magic Driving to the Basket Drawing “oohs” and “aahs” from crowds, at home and on the road, is something Franz Wagner has done quite a bit through...

APRIL 7, 2022 • NBA.COM

Won't play Thursday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Wagner sprained his ankle during the first half of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers and didn't return. The rookie will miss at least one additional contest, leaving Sunday's game against the Heat as his last chance to make his final case for Rookie of the Year.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic: Franz Wagner limited to just 7 minutes after ankle injury Wagner on Tuesday was limited to just seven minutes of action in a win over the Cavaliers.

APRIL 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Orlando visits Charlotte on 3-game road slide

Orlando comes into a matchup with Charlotte as losers of three road games in a row

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic break 6-game losing streak, beat Cavaliers 120-115

Mo Bamba had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 off the bench and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-115 to stop a six-game losing streak

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sprains ankle, won't return Wagner sprained his ankle during the first half of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers and won't return, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact The rookie came into the contest with a sprained ankle, and it seems he's aggravated the injury. He'll have a day off before the Magic play again Thursday against the Hornets, which is the second-to-last game of the season for Orlando.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Tuesday Wagner (ankle) will start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Wagner will return to the starting lineup following a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, which will shift Ignas Brazdeikis back to the bench. Prior to the injury, Wagner was riding a streak of eight straight games with at least 10 points, including a 28-point effort in his last outing before being sidelined.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable Tuesday Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavs.

Impact The rookie has missed the last two games -- his first absences of the entire season -- due to a sprained left ankle, and the Magic will wait to see how he feels Tuesday before updating his status. Prior to the injury, Wagner was riding a streak of eight straight games with at least 10 points, capped off by a 28-point effort in a loss to Washington on Thursday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando plays Cleveland on 3-game home skid

Orlando is looking to break its 3-game home skid with a victory against Cleveland

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knicks rout Magic 118-88 with help from Barrett, Toppin

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Obi Toppin matched his career high with 20 and the New York Knicks routed the Orlando Magic 118-88

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic: Jamahl Mosley provides injury update on Franz Wagner Wagner was ruled out of playing on Sunday after appearing in every game of the season for the Magic.

APRIL 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out Sunday Wagner (ankle) is out Sunday against the Knicks, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The rookie sprained his ankle during Friday's game against the Raptors and will be sidelined for at least one game. In his absence, Ignas Brazdeikis will enter the starting lineup.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic take on the Knicks on 5-game skid

Orlando aims to end its five-game slide when the Orlando Magic take on New York

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable vs. Knicks Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The rookie sprained his left ankle during the opening minute of Friday's game against the Raptors, and fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's held out Sunday. If that's the case, more minutes could be in store for Ignas Brazdeikis and Admiral Schofield.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 for their fifth straig...

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franz Wagner leaves Magic-Raptors with ankle injury Magic rookie Franz Wagner sprained his left ankle on the game’s first possession against the Raptors.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Suffers left ankle sprain Wagner won't return to Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Wagner hurt his ankle in the opening minute of Friday's matchup, and the issue will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Sunday against the Knicks, but Terrence Ross, Gary Harris and Chuma Okeke should see additional run against the Raptors on Friday.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Electric despite loss Wagner recorded 28 points (11-20 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 127-110 loss to the Wizards.

Impact An oft-underlooked player in a deep 2021 rookie class, Wagner has now piled up nine games of 25-plus points. Emerging from a 1-for-14 shooting slump from three over his last five games, Wagner has been unshakeable throughout his rookie season. The 20-year-old Michigan product is averaging a robust 15.5 points per game.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE