FRANZ WAGNER NEWS

Franz Wagner puts up 34 points as Magic dump Spurs Franz Wagner racked up 34 points to help the hot-shooting Orlando Magic to an emphatic 127-111 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Th...

FEBRUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Franz Wagner leads Magic past Spurs, who get 30-point second half from Devin Vassell

Franz Wagner scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic weathered a 30-point second half by San Antonio’s Devin Vassell to beat the Spurs 127-111

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franz Wagner's 38 points lift Magic over Pistons for 3rd straight win In the modern NBA where stars such as 76ers center Joel Embiid, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Milwaukee big man Giannis Antetokounmpo aver...

FEBRUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Posts season high as leading scorer Wagner contributed 38 points (17-25 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Wagner led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a quartet of threes and setting a season-high mark in scoring in a winning effort. Wagner, who finished shooting 68 percent from the field, has surpassed the 30-point mark in five games this season, his first such performance since notching a previous season high of 32 points Dec. 29. Wagner has now connected on four or more threes in three games.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner's 38 points lead Magic past Pistons Franz Wagner poured in 38 points and the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the host Detroit Pistons 111-99 Sunday.Wagner made 17 of 25 field g...

FEBRUARY 4 • SUNHERALD.COM

Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99

Franz Wagner scored 27 of his 38 points in the second half as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-99 for their third straight win on Sunday

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franz Wagner 1-on-1: Guarding Mavs' Luka Doncic in NBA & FIBA, Germany's Success & More After the Mavs defeated the Magic, Franz Wagner spoke with DallasBasketball.com, discussing guarding Luka Doncic and previewing the 2024 Oly...

FEBRUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM

Magic-Timberwolves game preview: Broadcast info, statistics and analysis Chris Hines' forecast: Orlando has struggled of late, but big man Franz Wagner is back in the lineup for this matchup.

FEBRUARY 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Comes close to double-double Wagner accumulated 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 108-98 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Wagner delivered a solid shooting performance and ended just two rebounds shy of a double-double as the Magic earned a hard-fought win against the Spurs. Wagner didn't look rusty despite missing eight games in a row to start January, as he has surpassed the 15-point mark in five of his six appearances since returning, including hitting the 20-point mark in the last two. Wagner is having a career-best season in 2023-24 and has scored 20 or more points in 21 games already.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 21 points Monday Wagner finished with 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 131-129 loss to Dallas.

Impact After returning from an eight-game absence earlier this month, Wagner finally cleared the 20-point hurdle for the first time since stepping back into the hardwood. He was on a run of seven straight games with 24 or more points before suffering the injury against the Kings on Jan. 3, but since he has remained in a starting role, Wagner's numbers should eventually move closer to the figures he was posting before the injury. Either way, he's having a career-best season with averages of 20.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in 2023-24.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 in second game back Wagner supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Monday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With the Magic trailing big heading into the fourth quarter, the team opted to empty the bench, which partially explains Wagner's low minutes. He's working his way back from a right ankle sprain he sustained Jan. 3, and he played 28 minutes in his return Sunday against the Heat. His next chance to crack 30 minutes will be Friday against the Grizzlies.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Beede's Breakdown: How Magic handled Heat at home with Franz Wagner back All five of the Magic’s starters finished in double figures as Orlando had no problem Sunday night handling the Heat at Kia Center.

JANUARY 22 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Sparks offensively in return Wagner accumulated 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 win over the Heat.

Impact Wagner returned after missing the last eight games with an ankle injury by leading all Magic players in assists while ending one point short of reaching the 20-point mark in 28 minutes back in the starting lineup. Wagner has handed out five or more dimes in 13 games this season, adding at least 15 points in 11 of those outings.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available, starting Sunday Wagner (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup, but he's been cleared to return from an eight-game absence. He'll immediately rejoin the starting lineup, although the Magic may monitor his workload in his first game back in action. Chuma Okeke will take on a bench role with Wagner returning to the starting five.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Wagner (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Miami, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports

Impact Wagner could end an eight-game absence due to a right ankle sprain on Sunday, but he'll go through pregame warm-ups prior to his status being officially determined. The 22-year-old was averaging career-best marks of 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.4 minutes across 34 appearances prior to suffering the injury.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to questionable Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against Miami.

Impact Wagner has been sidelined since spraining his ankle Jan. 3 against Sacramento, but he was reportedly making good progress throughout the week on his rehab and is shaping up to return imminently. Orlando plays a back-to-back set Sunday and Monday, making Wagner a candidate to return on a limited workload if he's cleared in time for the contests.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Wagner (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Friday's contest marks Wagner's eighth straight absence due to injury, but the fact that he was a game-time decision prior to being ruled out indicates his return may be soon. The next opportunity for him to play will be Sunday against the Heat.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner still out as Magic fall at Atlanta ATLANTA - Although Franz Wagner missed his seventh consecutive contest Wednesday night as the Magic (22-19) lost 106-104 at the buzzer to th...

JANUARY 18 • SUNHERALD.COM

Franz Wagner still out as Magic fall at Atlanta ATLANTA - Although Franz Wagner missed his seventh consecutive contest Wednesday night as the Magic (22-19) lost 106-104 at the buzzer to th...

JANUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Continues to progress Wagner (ankle) is making good progress with his injury rehab, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Coach Jamahl Mosley anticipates that Wagner will be back "sooner than later," although he's not doing contact work just yet. Wagner hasn't been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, but he sounds doubtful at best for that contest.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Wagner has yet to ascend to a doubtful or questionable designation as he continues battling a right ankle sprain. Friday against Philadelphia marks his next opportunity to take the court.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Monday Wagner (ankle) will not play in Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Wagner's right ankle sprain will sideline him for a sixth consecutive contest. Wagner being ruled out more than 24 hours in advance of Monday's tip isn't an encouraging sign for his return, which puts his status in doubt for Wednesday's game against Atlanta as well. Caleb Houstan, Chuma Okeke and Moritz Wagner have seen enlarged roles in his stead.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wagner (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Wagner's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Knicks.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Missing fourth straight game Wagner (ankle) won't play during Friday's game at the Heat.

Impact Wagner is missing a fourth straight game Friday, and it's not a good sign he's being ruled out a day in advance. Orlando plays the second half of a back-to-back Saturday against the Thunder, so don't be surprised if Wagner is out then, too. With Gary Harris (calf) out again as well, the Magic should once more start Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houston at shooting guard and small forward.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Tuesday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Wagner will miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. The team hasn't provided a substantial update on Wagner's return timetable, so he can be considered day-to-day for now. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Miami. In Wagner's absence, Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke are candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE