Franz Wagner F ORL Fri 11/1/24 11:35 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (illness) is available for Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
The forward played a limited role over Orlando's last two matchups (34 total minutes) due to the illness. However, with Paolo Banchero (oblique) out, Wagner is expected to return as the Magic's top offensive option. Through five regular-season outings, Wagner has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game. The 23-year-old has also scored 20-plus points in three games thus far.
Franz Wagner F ORL Fri 11/1/24 11:20 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner (illness) is "feeling better," and he is expected to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old played a limited role over the last two matchups due to the illness. However, with Paolo Banchero (oblique) out, Wagner is expected to return as the top option. Through five regular-season outings, Wagner has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game.
Franz Wagner F ORL Thu 10/31/24 5:00 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner left Wednesday's game against Chicago early due to illness and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest. With Paolo Banchero (abdomen) also questionable, Jonathan Isaac, Jett Howard and Caleb Houstan could all see increased playing time.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 10/30/24 11:28 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wednesday that Wagner was feeling "a little under the weather" during Orlando's 102-99 loss to Chicago on Wednesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Wagner exited with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter and did not return.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner also exited Monday's game against the Pacers early with an illness, so the sickness isn't a new issue. Wagner logged seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block across 23 minutes before leaving. He'll have a day to recover before Orlando travels to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Friday.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 10/30/24 9:57 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner checked out of the contest early in the fourth quarter and headed back to the locker room with an undisclosed injury. While he's absent, Jett Howard, Gary Harris and Caleb Houstan could see more action.
Franz Wagner F ORL Tue 10/29/24 3:34 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner attempted to play through the illness Monday but lasted only 11 minutes, posting seven points (3-5 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal before he was shut down. However, it appears the forward is feeling better and should be full go for Wednesday. Wagner averaged 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.0 minutes over Orlando's first three regular-season games.
Franz Wagner F ORL Mon 10/28/24 8:45 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (illness) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was questionable for Monday's game due to an illness, but he was able to suit up after going through pregame warmups. However, he was on the bench to begin the second half and he will not return to the game, and he'll end his night with seven points, one rebound, one assist and one steal across 11 minutes. Gary Harris, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony should all see increased work while Wagner is sidelined.
Franz Wagner F ORL Mon 10/28/24 6:09 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (illness) is available to play against Indiana on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
An illness had Wagner tagged as a game-time decision, but the 2021 first-round pick is good to go for Monday's contest. Through the first three games of the regular season, Wagner is averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals across 32.0 minutes per game.
Franz Wagner F ORL Mon 10/28/24 11:52 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his availability Monday. He joins Goga Bitadze (foot), Jonathan Isaac (hip) and Tristan da Silva (illness) as questionable, so the Magic may be extremely shorthanded versus Indiana.
Franz Wagner F ORL Thu 10/24/24 2:41 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner produced 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 victory over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner and Paolo Banchero were the offensive spark plugs for the Magic, a scenario that should repeat itself frequently this season. Wagner his career highs in all major categories during his third season, and his fantasy stock is certainly trending upward. He connected on 50 percent of his three-point attempts in the win, which is encouraging considering his difficulties beyond the arc. last season.