Wagner totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 122-120 victory over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner got his first start of the season Friday with Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out. Wagner took advantage of opportunity to notch his first double-double of the season and the 11th of his career. Wagner is expected to return to a bench role for Sunday's game against the Hawks if Bitadze returns.

Wagner will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Goga Bitadze is sitting out Friday's game with an illness, and Wendell Carter is sidelined with a knee issue. Wagner will likely need to play a ton of minutes Friday, as the Magic have a lengthy injury report for this game. Wagner will likely be a popular fantasy pickup in the short term and offers plenty of upside.

Wagner racked up seven points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Friday's 117-108 win over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner played a modest 18 minutes Friday, but he made his presence felt with a team-leading 11 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. It was a season-best total on the boards for the big man, who has managed to remain productive despite regularly logging minutes in the high-teens and low-20s. On the season, Wagner is playing just 18.8 minutes per contest, but he's making great use of that time, averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 boards, 1.2 assists and 0.5 three-pointers while shooting a standout 60.0 percent from the field overall.

Wagner racked up 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-114 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

After recording double-digit points in 10 straight games between Nov. 17 and Dec. 6, Wagner came into Thursday averaging just 6.2 points over his previous five contests. That was partly due to a reduction in playing time, but the big man essentially forced his way onto the court against Milwaukee with an efficient 10-for-15, 21-point effort to lead Orlando's second unit. Meanwhile, Goga Bitadze didn't play at all after working as the team's starting center during Wendell Carter's recent 20-game absence. Carter has started both of the Magic's games since returning Wednesday, so Wagner and Bitadze may ultimately have to split backup minutes, though Thursday's rotation suggests that coach Jamahl Mosley may elect to roll with whoever is exhibiting a hot hand.

Wagner scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and added four rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday night was Wagner's 10th straight game scoring at least 10 points, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks over 20.0 minutes in that span. He has had only three games this season in which he hasn't scored in double figures. His presence as a reliable scorer off the bench has been integral to the Magic's success, and his role as that spark plug is likely to remain constant throughout the season.

Wagner registered 27 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Friday's 113-96 win over the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner delivered a season-high scoring mark, and the big man continues to make an impact off the bench even on games where Wendell Carter (finger) is not available. Wagner has scored in double digits in his last five games and in all but one of his last 13 contests, so his role as a steady contributor for the Magic -- despite his bench role -- is all but settled. He's averaging 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in November.

Wagner posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 victory over Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner led all Magic bench players in scoring while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a road victory. Wagner has posted 15 or more points in four contests this season, including in two of his last five appearances.

Wagner ended Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Nets with 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner continues to play meaningful minutes off the bench, scoring double-digits for the seventh consecutive game. Despite the consistent offensive production, his playing time is hovering around 20 minutes per night, capping his overall fantasy appeal. Until Wendell Carter (finger) returns, Wagner should be considered as a viable streaming option for anyone needing a cheap offensive-minded center.

Wagner accumulated 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-102 loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner played a season-high 26 minutes, splitting center duties with Goga Bitadze while Orlando used only nine players Monday. Wagner has a tendency to gobble usage when on the court as evidenced by his per-36 minute averages of 21.4 points and 8.6 rebounds.

Wagner had 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Wagner's role remained the same despite Wendell Carter missing his first game with a fractured finger. Carter is facing a multi-week absence, setting the stage for Wagner and Goga Bitadze -- who started Saturday -- to fill the void at center. Wagner connected on 62.7 percent of his two-point attempts in 19.5 minutes per game last season, which ranked in the 68th percentile among bigs. He's capable of delivering in a larger role.