Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 10/9/24 7:06 PM

Wagner is "expected to play around 16 minutes" during Wednesday's preseason game against San Antonio, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs are each expected to fall in the 16-20 minute range Wednesday. Wagner provided eight points (2-8 FG, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Orlando's preseason opener on Monday.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 8/10/24 10:34 AM

Wagner chipped in 18 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Saturday's 93-83 loss to Serbia in the bronze medal game of the Paris Olympics.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner led Germany in points, rebounds and steals, but it was not enough to propel the squad to victory against Nikola Jokic and Serbia. The 22-year-old served as Germany's top option throughout the Paris Olympics, during which he averaged 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals across 32.2 minutes in six Olympic appearances. However, Wagner did struggle from beyond the arc, as he shot only 20 percent from deep during the Olympics.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Thu 8/8/24 3:13 PM

Wagner recorded 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 73-69 semifinal loss to France.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was Germany's second-leading scorer behind Dennis Schroder (18 points). It was a solid all-around performance from Wagner, but the team will ultimately need to fight for a bronze medal.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Fri 8/2/24 5:58 PM

Wagner recorded 26 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT) for Germany in Friday's 85-71 win over France.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner continues to thrive for Germany in the Olympics, and he co-led the team in scoring in this huge win against the host nation. Wagner has surpassed the 20-point mark in two of his three Olympic appearances thus far, and he should remain a steady source of offensive stats in the knockout rounds.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 7/30/24 5:21 PM

Wagner totaled 17 points (7-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four steals, three assists and one block across 31 minutes in Germany's 86-73 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Aside from a disastrous second quarter, Germany's stars were stellar on the defensive end with Wagner and Dennis Schroder combining for eight steals compared to only seven for Brazil. However, Wagner's three-point shooting has been an issue in the group phase thus far. The 22-year-old shot just 2-for-8 from deep Saturday against Japan, and he has shot a combined 2-for-14 now through two games. His poor shooting from deep has yet to stop the forward from racking up points, as he has still averaged 20 per game in the group stage. Wagner and Germany will be moving on to the quarterfinals after the group phase, and the squad will likely need him to step up from range if they are going to compete for a medal in the Paris Olympics.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 7/27/24 2:10 PM

Wagner racked up 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes in Germany's 97-77 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner served as Germany's top option Saturday, and while he struggled from beyond the arc, he still had a great outing in a blowout victory. The 22-year-old will likely be tasked with leading Germany's Olympic run, and he will continue to get his fair share of looks on the offensive side of the ball. Wagner is coming off a career-best season with the Magic, during which he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 7/23/24 4:13 PM

Wagner accumulated 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Germany's 92-88 exhibition game loss to the United States on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner led Germany in both points and steals Monday, keeping the squad on pace with Team USA in the close loss. The 22-year-old played a game-high 29 minutes, and he will likely continue to do so in the Paris Olympics as he will be expected to help lead Germany to a successful Olympic campaign. Wagner is coming off a career-best year with Orlando, during which he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Fri 7/5/24 3:08 PM

The Magic signed Wagner to a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner's five-year contract extension could be worth up to $269 million if he earns an All-NBA selection. The 22-year-old forward is one of the best young players in the league, averaging 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Wagner and Paolo Banchero have established themselves as Orlando's building blocks, as the Magic's 47-35 record from last season was the franchise's best since the 2010-11 campaign (52-30).

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Fri 5/3/24 11:21 PM

Wagner amassed 26 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Friday's 103-96 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner went a perfect 11-of-11 from the line, helping the Magic to an impressive Game 6 victory. It was another strong performance by Wagner, who continues to develop into a key piece for Orlando. Game 7 will take place Sunday, with both teams vying for a second-round berth against the high-flying Celtics.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sun 4/28/24 10:43 AM

Wagner finished Saturday's 112-89 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 34 points (13-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner didn't score more than 18 points through the first three matchups of the opening-round series but exploded for a game-high 34 in Game 4 and was incredibly efficient. His 34 points marked his most since Feb. 8, and his 13 rebounds were a career high. Wagner struggled mightily with his three-point shot to end the regular season, but he's made at least two triples in three of four postseason games thus far.