Franz Wagner
F ORL
Thu 4/11/24 12:33 PM

Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be back in action for Orlando's penultimate regular-season game. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to see increased playing time if Wagner sits once again.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 4/10/24 6:35 PM

Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. In his absence, Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to receive increased playing time. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wed 4/10/24 1:33 PM

Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was unable to play Tuesday against the Rockets after picking up his ankle injury Sunday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but the Magic may err on the side of caution with the playoffs looming.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 4/9/24 5:10 PM

Wagner (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle, and the Magic won't risk him considering the team already secured a playoff berth. It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set against the Bucks on Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic decide to rest him until the start of the postseason. This means Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could be in line to see extra minutes vs. Houston.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 4/9/24 3:37 PM

Wagner is listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain but was present during Orlando's morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner sprained his right ankle during Sunday's win over the Bulls and didn't return. An MRI confirmed the sprain, but it's encouraging that Orlando is still giving him a chance to suit up Tuesday. The Magic have four games remaining in the regular season, including two against the Bucks, who hold a one-game lead over Orlando for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Mon 4/8/24 2:26 PM

Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
An MRI confirmed a right ankle sprain for Wagner that he suffered Sunday against the Bulls. He wasn't able to return to that contest, but the good news for Orlando is that this appears to be a day-to-day issue. The Magic could use a committee approach to soak up Wagner's minutes if he's unable to play, with players like Joe Ingles, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony, Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan possibly benefitting.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sun 4/7/24 7:50 PM

Wagner has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. He'll finish with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner twisted his ankle in the third quarter, and though X-rays came back negative, he could still be dealing with a sprain that's significant enough to cost him some time. Notably, Wagner sprained the same ankle in January and missed eight consecutive contests. If Wagner isn't ready to play in the Magic's next game Tuesday in Houston, the team could turn to Joe Ingles, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony for more minutes on the wing, while one of Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan (ankle) would likely enter Orlando's 10-man rotation.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sun 4/7/24 7:31 PM

Wagner went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bulls due to an apparent right ankle injury, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner appeared to twist his ankle early in the third quarter and ended up heading to the locker room to get the injury checked out. While he's off the floor, Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could see more action. Wagner should be considered questionable to return.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Tue 4/2/24 11:39 AM

Wagner logged 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Monday's 104-103 victory over the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner led the way in scoring for the Magic in this tight win Monday, and the small forward continues to be a remarkably consistent scorer for Orlando. He's now scored in double digits in 13 games in a row, a span in which he's averaging 16.6 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field.

Franz Wagner
F ORL
Sat 3/30/24 11:28 AM

Wagner finished with 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 100-97 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner didn't have his best shooting performance and failed to drain a three-pointer for the fifth time over his last seven games. Still, he managed to extend his run of games with double-digit points to 11 appearances. He's averaging 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in that stretch, solidifying his place as the Magic's second-best offensive alternative behind Paolo Banchero even if he's had a few ups and downs in that span.