Wagner chipped in 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 120-117 victory over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner scored in double digits for the second straight game, falling two rebounds short of what would have been his first double-double of the season. It appears as though Wagner has supplanted Goga Bitadze in the rotation, serving as the primary backup behind Wendell Carter. However, his role remains limited, as he is averaging just 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 10.0 minutes per game over his past seven appearances.

Wagner (rest) will be available for Thursday's game against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner was held out of Sunday's game against the Grizzlies for injury management related to his previous knee injury. He's no longer appearing on the injury report, however, and he could see a handful of rotation minutes against Charlotte.

Wagner has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in London due to left knee injury management.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner missed the first 39 games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in December 2024. He was cleared to play in both of the Magic's last two games, but he'll be in street clothes for Sunday's tilt, with his next opportunity to play being Thursday against the Hornets. Goga Bitadze will operate as the Magic's primary backup center Sunday, while Wagner's absence should reopen a spot in the rotation for Jonathan Isaac.

Wagner (knee) registered eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 10 minutes in Sunday's 128-118 win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner made his season debut Sunday, after he had been sidelined for the Magic's first 39 games of the campaign while completing his recovery from Jan. 8, 2025, surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Before he sustained the knee injury last season, Wagner had been regularly serving as the top backup to Wendell Carter, who missed Sunday's game due to a right hip strain. As a result, Goga Bitadze moved into the starting five Sunday, but it's unclear if the Magic will have room in the rotation for both Bitadze and Wagner once Carter is back to full health. Even if Wagner continues to maintain a regular role on the second unit, the Magic are likely to ramp him up slowly, given he's coming off the major knee injury.

Wagner (knee) will make his 2025-26 regular-season debut against the Pelicans on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner was enjoying a career-best start to the 2024-25 regular season before tearing the ACL in his left knee in December 2024. He has progressed enough in his recovery to make his season debut Sunday, though he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction as he works his way into NBA-level shape. Goga Bitadze could revert to the Magic's No. 3 center once Wagner ramps up his minutes.

Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The Magic had hoped Wagner would be able to make his season debut at some point this week, and his next chance to do so now arrives Sunday against the Pelicans. With the big man still recovering from ACL surgery, Goga Bitadze's minutes should remain solidified in the Orlando frontcourt.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January and has yet to make his 2025-26 debut. However, it was reported Friday that the big man is expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. His next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

Wagner (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

EDGE Analysis

The Magic are hoping that Wagner will be able to make his season debut at some point this week. Until then, Goga Bitadze is locked into the backup center role behind Wendell Carter.

Wagner (knee) is expected to return "within the next week," Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January, though he's inching closer to a return. The 28-year-old big man will likely be eased back into action whenever he's cleared to come back, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. In 30 regular-season appearances (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, Wagner averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery in January to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He should be considered week-to-week until the Magic offer another update on his timeline for a return.