Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 1/20/24 4:43 PM

Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has been sidelined since Jan. 3 after spraining his right ankle against Sacramento, but he was reportedly making good progress throughout the week 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.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Thu 1/18/24 4:52 PM

Wagner (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Friday's contest marks Wagner's eighth straight absence due to injury, but coach Jamahl Mosley recently said that the wing is making good progress with his rehab. The next opportunity for him to play will be Sunday against the Heat.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 1/17/24 11:40 AM

Wagner (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, but head coach Jamahl Mosley said that the third-year wing is making good progress with his rehab, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mosley anticipates Wagner will be back "sooner than later," though Wagner hasn't yet resumed contact work. The Magic continue to evaluate Wagner on a game-by-game basis, but be appears to be doubtful, at best, for Friday's contest versus the 76ers.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 1/16/24 3:34 PM

Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sun 1/14/24 4:42 PM

Wagner (ankle) will not play in Monday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 1/13/24 10:43 AM

Wagner (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Thu 1/11/24 4:41 PM

Wagner (ankle) won't play in Friday's game at the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
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 Houstan at shooting guard and small forward.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Mon 1/8/24 5:44 PM

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

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 1/6/24 4:15 PM

Wagner (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will miss his second straight game Sunday due to a right ankle sprain he suffered against the Kings on Wednesday. Chuma Okeke will likely continue to start in his absence. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Fri 1/5/24 12:11 PM

The Magic announced Friday that Wagner has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, and the star forward's return to play will depend on how he responds to rehabilitation and treatment, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner suffered the injury during Wednesday's loss to Sacramento and was ruled out for Friday's matchup versus Denver. When X-rays came back negative, this type of update was expected, but it's still encouraging to see the team confirm Wagner's injury isn't something more serious. However, Wagner isn't out of the woods yet and could still miss multiple games due to the issue. Following Friday's contest, Orlando finishes Week 11 with a home matchup versus Atlanta on Sunday before a three-game Week 12, which starts Tuesday against Minnesota.