Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner is still rehabbing from a torn left ACL, giving him no definitive timetable for his season debut. Goga Bitadze will have the backup center gig all to himself while Wagner is on the shelf.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner is still recovering from a torn left ACL. It remains to be seen when he'll return to the floor. Goga Bitadze will likely get more time on the floor with Wagner still on the mend.

Wagner (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner's timetable for a return from a torn left ACL remains in the air. The center has been limited to non-contact work at practice, and it seems unlikely that he will make an appearance during the preseason.

Wagner (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game versus Miami, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner's timeline for a return from a torn left ACL remains in the air. Beede notes that Wagner has been limited to non-contact drills at practice, making it unlikely that he will see the floor at all during the preseason.

Wagner (knee) is not close to returning to play, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner's timeline for a return from a torn left ACL isn't exactly clear, though it doesn't sound like Opening Night is a realistic possibility for his season debut. Goga Bitadze will likely handle the backup center role behind Wendell Carter to open the year, while Jonathan Isaac stands out as a candidate to soak up some extra minutes at the five in the early going.

Wagner (knee) and the Magic agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner is still on the mend after tearing the ACL in his left knee in December. It's not a surprise to see the Magic bring him back, however, as he was having a career-best season prior to the injury -- he posted averages of 12.9 points on 56.2 percent shooting with 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals over 18.8 minutes across 30 regular-season games. When he gets the green light to return, Wagner figures to carve out a decent role with the second unit.

The Magic intend to decline Wagner's (knee) team option, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move was expected, as Wagner is set to miss a good chunk of the 2025-26 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee in December. The Magic will retain his Bird Rights, so a new contract could be signed between the two sides, though the annual value could be lower than the $11 million Wagner was set to receive had Orlando exercised the option instead. Prior to his injury, Wagner was averaging 12.9 points on 56.2 percent shooting, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals over 18.8 minutes per game across 30 regular-season games (one start).

The Magic announced that Wagner underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner had already been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign after making 30 appearances before suffering a torn ACL against Miami on Dec. 21. However, the 27-year-old big man can now begin his rehab process and has an $11 million team option for 2025-26.

Wagner was diagnosed Sunday with a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee following an MRI, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner went down with a non-contact knee injury after playing only two minutes in Saturday's win over Miami. With his MRI revealing ligament damage to his knee, the big man will soon head in for surgery and spend the rest of the season recovering. After re-signing with Orlando over the summer on a one-year, $11 million deal that includes an $11 million team option for 2025-26, the 27-year-old appeared in 30 games and averaged a career-high 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks across 18.8 minutes per game. Wagner's absence for the rest of the season could result in Jonathan Isaac logging more time at center when Goga Bitadze and Wendell Carter are off the court.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Miami, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports. He didn't record any counting stats over two minutes prior to exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner sustained a non-contact left knee injury and will undergo further testing to determine the specifics and severity of the injury. Jonathan Isaac and Caleb Houstan are the likeliest candidates for increased roles sans Wagner. Wagner's next chance to play will come Monday against Boston.