MORITZ WAGNER NEWS

Scores 15 points Wagner posted 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Monday's 126-99 loss to Cleveland.

Impact With Wendell Carter recently moving into the starting lineup, Wagner appears to be the preferred center off the bench at the expense of Goga Bitadze. Whether or not this is a permanent change remains to be seen, but Wagner certainly made a strong case Monday evening.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Drops out of rotation Wagner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Monday's 98-94 win over the Knicks.

Impact With Wendell Carter (knee) logging 19 minutes off the bench behind starting center Goga Bitadze in his return from a five-game absence, the Magic had no room in the rotation for Wagner. Though the Magic had previously opened up minutes for all three big men during a brief stretch in late December when Carter made his return from a fractured finger, Wagner didn't factor into the equation at power forward, with all of those minutes falling to Jonathan Isaac when Paolo Banchero was off the floor. Wagner thus looks as though he'll need an injury to another frontcourt player before he recaptures a role on the second unit.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Friday Wagner ended with 19 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 99-96 loss to the Heat.

Impact Wagner missed just two shots from the field and was a reliable threat on offense, but he also posted solid numbers in other categories and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Wagner has settled well into a bench role and is averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in his last five outings with the second unit.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer off the bench Wagner accumulated 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Wagner has scored in double-digits in four of his last five games and has played 25 or more minutes in his last three appearances. He's had a strong start to the New Year and is averaging 13.8 points on 55.6 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five outings.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wagner won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out, Wagner drew a spot start against the Nuggets, posting 19 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes. Bitadze is back, so Wagner will move back to the bench, but he should still see significant playing time, as Carter remains out.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wagner won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out, Wagner drew a spot start against the Nuggets, posting 19 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes. Bitadze is back, so Wagner will move back to the bench, but he should still see significant playing time, as Carter remains out.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in start Wagner totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 122-120 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Wagner got his first start of the season Friday with Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out. Wagner took advantage of opportunity to notch his first double-double of the season and his 11th of his career. Wagner is expected to return to a bench role for Sunday's game against the Hawks if Bitadze returns.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting five Wagner will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Goga Bitadze is sitting out Friday's game with an illness, and Wendell Carter is sidelined with a knee issue. Wagner will likely need to play a ton of minutes Friday, as the Magic have a lengthy injury report for this game. Wagner will likely be a popular fantasy pickup in the short term and offers plenty of upside.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes boards in victory Wagner racked up seven points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Friday's 117-108 win over the Knicks.

Impact Wagner played a modest 18 minutes Friday, but he made his presence felt with a team-leading 11 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. It was a season-best total on the boards for the big man, who has managed to remain productive despite regularly logging minutes in the high-teens and low-20s. On the season, Wagner is playing just 18.8 minutes per contest, but he's making great use of that time, averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 boards, 1.2 assists and 0.5 three-pointers while shooting a standout 60.0 percent from the field overall.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busts slump with 21 points Wagner racked up 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact After recording double-digit points in 10 straight games between Nov. 17 and Dec. 6, Wagner came into Thursday averaging just 6.2 points over his previous five contests. That was partly due to a reduction in playing time, but the big man essentially forced his way onto the court against Milwaukee with an efficient 10-for-15, 21-point effort to lead Orlando's second unit. Meanwhile, Goga Bitadze didn't play at all after working as the team's starting center during Wendell Carter's recent 20-game absence. Carter has started both of the Magic's games since returning Wednesday, so Wagner and Bitadze may ultimately have to split backup minutes, though Thursday's rotation suggests that coach Jamahl Mosley may elect to roll with whoever is exhibiting a hot hand.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another efficient scoring output Wagner scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and added four rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Wednesday night was Wagner's 10th straight game scoring at least 10 points, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks over 20.0 minutes in that span. He has had only three games this season in which he hasn't scored in double figures. His presence as a reliable scorer off the bench has been integral to the Magic's success, and his role as that spark plug is likely to remain constant throughout the season.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Friday Wagner registered 27 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Friday's 113-96 win over the Celtics.

Impact Wagner delivered a season-high scoring mark, and the big man continues to make an impact off the bench even on games where Wendell Carter (finger) is not available. Wagner has scored in double digits in his last five games and in all but one of his last 13 contests, so his role as a steady contributor for the Magic -- despite his bench role -- is all but settled. He's averaging 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in November.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Celtics Forward Haunts Boston (Again) In Sloppy Loss To Magic Former Celtics forward Moritz Wagner flexed his scoring muscle against Boston, dropping a game-high 27 points for the Magic on Friday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NESN.COM

Magic upset Celtics 113-96 in NBA In-Season Tournament for 6th straight win

Moritz Wagner exploded for 27 points and the Magic beat the Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win Friday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win

Moritz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win Friday, throwing the Eastern Conference’s Group C up for grabs in t...

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides spark off bench in win Wagner posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 victory over Indiana.

Impact Wagner led all Magic bench players in scoring while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a road victory. Wagner has posted 15 or more points in four contests this season, including in two of his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit scoring in loss Wagner ended Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Nets with 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes.

Impact Wagner continues to play meaningful minutes off the bench, scoring double-digits for the seventh consecutive game. Despite the consistent offensive production, his playing time is hovering around 20 minutes per night, capping his overall fantasy appeal. Until Wendell Carter (finger) returns, Wagner should be considered as a viable streaming option for anyone needing a cheap offensive-minded center.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers in larger role Wagner accumulated 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-102 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Wagner played a season-high 26 minutes, splitting center duties with Goga Bitadze while Orlando only used nine players Monday. Wagner has a tendency to gobble usage when on the court, evident through his per-36 minute averages of 21.4 points and 8.6 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good off the bench Wagner had 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Wagner's role remained the same despite Wendell Carter (finger) being inactive. Carter is facing a multi-week absence, setting the stage for Wagner and Goga Bitadze to fill the void. Wagner connected on 62.7 percent of his two-point attempts in 19.5 minutes per game last season, which ranked in the 68th percentile among bigs. He's capable of delivering in a larger role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 17 points form bench Wagner logged 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 102-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Wendell Carter appeared to struggle against Deandre Ayton, which gave Wagner extra time on the floor. Wagner logged only two points in the opener, but with Carter's shot running cold to begin the season, the 2018 first-round pick could see a significant uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Tuesday Wagner posted 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 16 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 104-92 preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Wagner showed off in a big way here, but he's slated to open the season as the backup to Wendell Carter. Wagner is also capable of playing power forward, so his versatility could help him carve out a sizable bench role. He is averaging 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game in the preseason.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Orlando The Magic re-signed Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Wagner is set to stay in Orlando for at least two more seasons after spending the last two years with the franchise. Wagner averaged 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.5 minutes across 57 games in 2022-23.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact After being upgraded from out to questionable earlier Friday, Wagner has now been ruled out again. He'll miss his first contest since March 19, and his last chance to suit up this season with come Sunday in Miami.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE