Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Wed 1/11/23 12:49 PM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 109-106 victory over the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner came off the bench for a third consecutive game Tuesday and maintained consistent playing time. While he was also consistent on the scoreboard, he had more trouble securing rebounds, as he had a season-low two boards during the narrow win. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 9.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Tue 1/10/23 1:27 AM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner had 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Monday's 136-111 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner ended his night with a relatively well-rounded line, much to the delight of anyone still holding him in fantasy. Unfortunately, it appears as though his minutes are going to hover around 16-18 per night, making him more of a deep-league target moving forward. While Monday's production was encouraging, it should be noted that this game was a blowout and so not a reflection of what things might look like.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Wed 1/4/23 10:06 AM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner will begin serving his two-game suspension Wednesday against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was suspended for his role in an on-court incident against the Pistons on Dec. 28, but he was dealing with an illness Friday that made him physically unable to play in the Magic's 119-100 loss to the Wizards. As a result, he'll miss Orlando's back-to-back set that begins Wednesday, with his second absence to come Thursday versus the Grizzlies. Wagner should be back in action Saturday at Golden State.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Thu 12/29/22 9:49 PM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner will be suspended for two games for his role in Wednesday's altercation with the Pistons, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner's suspension will cause him to miss Friday's game against the Wizards and Wednesday's game against the Thunder. With Mo Bamba and Wendell Carter also having to miss Friday's game as they serve a one-game suspension for their roles in the altercation, the Magic frontcourt will be left to Bol Bol, Paolo Banchero, Caleb Houstan and Admiral Schofield. Wagner can next play Jan. 5 against the Grizzlies.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Thu 12/29/22 4:40 PM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Wizards due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner is questionable Friday after getting ejected from Wednesday's game, although his injury designation appears to be unrelated. Wendell Carter and Mo Bamba are candidates to see extended minutes if he doesn't suit up against the Wizards.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Thu 12/29/22 8:40 AM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner was ejected from Wednesday's 121-101 loss to Detroit after totaling seven points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
With the game getting out of hand for the Magic in the second quarter, Wagner shoved Killian Hayes into the Detroit bench as the two were chasing after a loose ball, sparking a bench-clearing scuffle that will likely result in multiple suspensions for those involved. The 25-year-old big has remained in the starting lineup so far while Wendell Carter gets back up to speed after his foot injury, but depending on how long a suspension the NBA hands down, Wagner may not find a starting spot waiting for him when he returns.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Sat 12/24/22 2:30 PM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Friday's 133-113 victory over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds for the sixth straight game while also shooting a perfect 26-for-26 from the free-throw line in that span. The German big man is averaging 12.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 26.4 minutes during December. Notably, he still saw 26 minutes despite Wendell Carter making his return and playing 19 minutes. It's possible Wagner will remain a rotation staple in the frontcourt.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Tue 12/20/22 3:41 AM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner produced 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 126-125 loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner continues to play some of the best basketball of his career, recording his third double-double in the past three weeks. Since entering the starting lineup, it's been all systems go for Wagner, putting up top-40 value over the past two weeks. Wendell Carter could return from his foot injury Friday, so Wagner's playing time could drop in the near future.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Sun 12/18/22 5:49 PM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner recorded 11 points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 95-92 victory over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner surpassed the double-digit scoring mark for the seventh time in the last 10 contests, finishing four rebounds shy of a double-double. Wagner has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals over his last three games.
Moritz Wagner PF/C ORL Sat 12/17/22 10:49 AM
Moritz Wagner
PF/C ORL
Wagner provided 25 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Friday's 117-109 victory over the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner led his team in scoring and did so in an efficient manner. He also secured four of his eight rebounds on the offensive glass, marking his best rebounding mark since Dec. 7. Wagner has been a solid contributor for the Magic over his last six contests, averaging 16.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.8 minutes.