OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 2/18/26 11:54 AM

Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely after recent tests showed that he requires additional time and rehabilitation for soreness in his left high ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This is a brutal setback for Orlando and for Wagner's fantasy managers. The Magic will re-evaluate Wagner in three weeks, putting his earliest possible return date as March 11, but they will proceed with caution. In his his absence, players such as Anthony Black, Noah Penda and Tristan da Silva could take on larger roles.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 2/10/26 10:53 AM

Wagner produced 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists over 17 minutes during Monday's 118-99 victory over the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner returned from a nine-game absence Monday, and he operated under strict restrictions off the bench. He seemed to be moving around well, and his minutes likely continue to ramp up. Fantasy managers will be hoping he's back to full steam after the All-Star break.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Mon 2/9/26 11:14 AM

Wagner (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner, who has missed the past nine games for Orlando, officially has the green light to return after shaking off his questionable tag. After such a lengthy stint on the sidelines, he may face major restrictions in his first game back. However, Wagner has never come off the bench in his career, so with this news, Anthony Black is likely to retreat to the second unit.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Sun 2/8/26 4:37 PM

Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Monday versus Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has missed the past nine games for the Magic with an ankle injury, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. We'll have a better idea on Wagner's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he's cleared to return, Anthony Black might head back to the second unit.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Fri 2/6/26 4:25 PM

Wagner (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will be sidelined for a ninth straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Bucks.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 2/4/26 4:19 PM

Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Nets, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be the eighth consecutive game on the inactive list for Wagner, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. It appears Wagner tried to return too soon from his initial 16-game absence, so that he could play in his home country of Germany on Jan. 15 against Memphis. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Mon 2/2/26 5:23 PM

Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will miss his seventh straight game while managing a left high-ankle sprain, a nagging issue that has limited him to just two appearances over the Magic's past 24 contests. The forward's next chance to return will come Thursday against the Nets, though there's little indication a comeback is imminent.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 1/31/26 2:35 PM

Wagner (ankle injury management) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner is set to miss a sixth consecutive game while managing a left ankle injury. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Thunder, though he hasn't been cleared to participate in full-contact work. Anthony Black, Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda should continue to operate in expanded roles for as long as Wagner is sidelined.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Thu 1/29/26 4:37 PM

Wagner is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to left ankle injury management, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner's absence will mark his fifth straight. The Magic appear to be taking a cautious approach with the star forward, who isn't taking contact in practice as he tries to put the injury behind him. Anthony Black has thrived in 2025-26 and remains locked into the starting lineup at least until Wagner is finally ready to return.

OUTFranz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 1/28/26 2:35 PM

Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Wagner (ankle), who is out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, was able to ride a stationary bike and take part in standstill shooting during the team's morning shootaround, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Wagner hasn't been shut down from activity entirely since he experienced soreness last Thursday in the left ankle that he previously sprained Dec. 7, the 24-year-old hasn't yet resumed taking contact and appears likely to remain out through Friday's home game versus the Raptors. The Magic aren't terming Wagner's injury as a setback and haven't sent him in for an MRI after he previously missed 16 straight contests due to the high-ankle sprain, but the fifth-year wing will need to strengthen his ankle before he's cleared to return to game action. In the meantime, Wagner's absence should extend Anthony Black's stay in the starting five.