Franz Wagner F ORL Tue 4/9/24 3:37 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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
Franz Wagner
F ORL
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.
Franz Wagner F ORL Mon 3/18/24 11:31 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 victory over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Paolo Banchero is firmly entrenched as the Magic's go-to player on offense, but Wagner certainly makes his presence felt as a reliable scorer and rebounder, too. Even though Wagner has yet to record a double-double this season, he's shown he can make things happen on both ends of the court, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of March.
Franz Wagner F ORL Thu 3/14/24 10:17 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner chipped in 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 victory over Brooklyn.
EDGE Analysis
The third-year forward posted his best steals total since Feb. 14 while supplying his usual steady offense. Wagner has scored in double digits in 10 of 11 games since the All-Star break, averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch, but he's struggled to find his shot from the outside, going 7-for-43 (16.3 percent) from three-point range.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 3/6/24 10:27 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was 0-for-12 from three over his last four games, but he was able to find his shooting stroke Wednesday when he hit three shots from beyond the arc. He's averaging career highs across the board including points per game (20.3), but he has struggled from deep and is shooting 30.1 percent from three-point range this season. Still, Wagner is shooting a solid 48.0 percent from the field this year and is a go-to option on offense for the Magic alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 2/28/24 11:08 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
The Magic were without Paolo Banchero (illness) on Tuesday, but Wagner had no problem carrying the offense. This was his fifth game with 20 or more points across his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which the third-year forward is averaging 22.5 points per game while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.