Franz Wagner News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Good to go against Philadelphia Wagner is available and in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Wagner has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Orlando's last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward should replace Caleb Houstan in the starting five against Philadelphia.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday's game Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Wagner has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be back in action for Orlando's penultimate regular-season game. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to see increased playing time if Wagner sits once again.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Milwaukee Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Wagner will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Wagner was unable to play Tuesday against the Rockets after picking up his ankle injury Sunday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but the Magic may err on the side of caution with the playoffs looming.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Wagner (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Wagner left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle, and the Magic won't risk him considering the team already secured a playoff berth. It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set against the Bucks on Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic decide to rest him until the start of the postseason. This means Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could be in line to see extra minutes vs. Houston.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Present at shootaround Wagner is listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain but was present during Orlando's morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Philip Rossman-Reich...

Impact Wagner sprained his right ankle during Sunday's win over the Bulls and didn't return. An MRI confirmed the sprain, but it's encouraging that Orlando is still giving him a chance to suit up Tuesday. The Magic have four games remaining in the regular season, including two against the Bucks, who hold a one-game lead over Orlando for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact An MRI confirmed a right ankle sprain for Wagner that he suffered Sunday against the Bulls. He wasn't able to return to that contest, but the good news for Orlando is that this appears to be a day-to-day issue. The Magic could use a committee approach to soak up Wagner's minutes if he's unable to play, with guys like Joe Ingles, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony, Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan possibly benefitting.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Magic complete season sweep of Bulls with key home win; Franz Wagner exits early The Magic got back on the right track Sunday night with a crucial win over the Bulls at Kia Center behind 24 points from Paolo Banchero.

APRIL 8 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Sprains ankle, won't return Wagner has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. He'll finish with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, thr...

Impact Wagner twisted his ankle in the third quarter, and though X-rays came back negative, he could still be dealing with a sprain that's significant enough to cost him some time. Notably, Wagner sprained the same ankle in January and missed eight consecutive contests. If Wagner isn't ready to play in the Magic's next game Tuesday in Houston, the team could turn to Joe Ingles, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony for more minutes on the wing, while one of Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan (ankle) would likely enter Orlando's 10-man rotation.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Wagner limped to the locker room with what seemed to be a right ankle injury, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Wagner appeared to twist his ankle early in the third quarter and ended up heading to the locker room to get the injury checked out. While he's off the floor, Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could see more action. Wagner should be considered questionable to return.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • YOUTUBE

Scores team-high 20 points Wagner logged 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Monday's 104-103 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Wagner led the way in scoring for the Magic in this tight win Monday, and the small forward continues to be a remarkably consistent scorer for Orlando. He's now scored in double digits in 13 games in a row, a span in which he's averaging 16.6 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner leads way to victory as Magic hold on over Portland ORLANDO, Fla. - For Magic forward Franz Wagner, making the right play on the court is always his goal. Whether it’s scoring (19.5 points), g...

APRIL 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail Blazers Franz Wagner scored 20 points and the Orlando Magic escaped with a 104-103 win over the struggling Portland Trail Blazers

APRIL 2 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Extends scoring run Friday Wagner finished with 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 100-97 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Wagner didn't have his best shooting performance and failed to drain a three-pointer for the fifth time over his last seven games. Still, at least he managed to extend his run of games with double-digit points to 11 appearances. He's averaging 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in that stretch, solidifying his place as the Magic's second-best offensive alternative behind Paolo Banchero even if he's had a few ups and downs in that span.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double in win Wagner produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 victory over Toronto.

Impact Paolo Banchero is firmly entrenched as the Magic's go-to player on offense, but Wagner certainly makes his presence felt as a reliable scorer and rebounder, too. Even though Wagner has yet to record a double-double this season, he's shown he can make things happen on both ends of the court, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Magic beat short-handed Raptors 113-103

Franz Wagner scored 19 points, Paolo Banchero had 17 and the Orlando Magic beat short-handed Toronto 113-103, handing the Raptors their season-worst sixth straight loss

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy on defense Wednesday Wagner chipped in 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact The third-year forward posted his best steals total since Feb. 14 while supplying his usual steady offense. Wagner has scored in double digits in 10 of 11 games since the All-Star break, averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch, but he's struggled to find his shot from the outside, going 7-for-43 (16.3 percent) from three-point range.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer vs. Wizards Wagner ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Wizards.

Impact Wagner was 0-for-12 from three over his last four games, but he was able to find his shooting stroke Wednesday after hitting three shots from beyond the arc. He's averaging career highs across the board including points per game (20.3), but he has struggled from deep and is shooting 30.1 percent from three this season. Still, Wagner is averaging a solid 48.0 percent from the field this year and is a go-to option on offense for the Magic alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Orlando to victory Tuesday Wagner finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.

Impact The Magic were without Paolo Banchero (illness) on Tuesday, but Wagner had no problem carrying the team on offense. This was his fifth game with 20 or more points across his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which the third-year forward is averaging 22.5 points per game while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Wagner provided 19 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-92 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Wagner ended just two boards shy of recording a double-double Sunday, but it was far from the best performance for the Magic, as they looked completely out of sorts down two starters in Markelle Fultz, who didn't start in his return from a knee injury, and All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, who missed the game due to an illness. Wagner posted a decent stat line, but to be fair, this line was in line with what he's done all year. Wagner is averaging 22.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in February.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in win over Bulls Wagner posted 36 points (12-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 44 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime victory over the Bulls.

Impact Wagner has been on an absolute tear of late, scoring 30 or more points in three of his last four appearances and showing he didn't miss a beat despite being sidelined for eight games in January due to an ankle injury. He's been averaging 22.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in 11 outings since returning to the hardwood.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Magic get clutch play from Franz Wagner to outlast Bulls Franz Wagner gave his team the lead for good on the first possession of overtime as part of a 36-point performance and the Orlando Magic use...

FEBRUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wagner scores 36 as Magic beat Bulls 114-108 in overtime

Franz Wagner scored 36 points, Cole Anthony had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and the Orlando Magic turned back the Chicago Bulls 114-108 in overtime

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 34 points vs. Spurs Wagner finished Thursday's 127-111 win over San Antonio with 34 points (13-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 28 minutes.

Impact It was an efficient night for the third-year forward out of Michigan as he was productive across the box score in under 30 minutes of play. Wagner has scored 30-plus points in two of his last three appearances and is averaging 26.0 points per game in February.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Magic beat short-handed Raptors 113-103

Wagner scores 36 as Magic beat Bulls 114-108 in overtime