Franz Wagner News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Sits out for Germany Wagner (calf) did not participate in Germany's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focuses on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Impact Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

What's the next leap for Franz Wagner? After making a major leap in scoring production in his fourth season, Franz Wagner's world came crashing down last year. The soon-to-be 25-y...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Should Sean Sweeney and the Orlando Magic Look to Bring in a Point Guard? The Orlando Magic are entering the Sean Sweeney era. Where the Orlando Magic will earn their pressure, and Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and...

JUNE 19 • SI.COM

Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right

Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Have to Get it Right For Magic Out of 82 games, the Orlando Magic had just 24 in which both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were on the court together. It's hard to win co...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Franz Wagner, Magic Ready For Change Under Sean Sweeney The Orlando Magic are ready for what new head coach Sean Sweeney has to offer after he was hired to replace Jamahl Mosley, who spent five ye...

JUNE 14 • SI.COM

Magic Star Franz Wagner Opens Up About Injury Setbacks, 'No Regrets' Over Berlin Return The Orlando Magic's season was defined by a lack of reaching their full potential. A big reason behind that was Franz Wagner not staying hea...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Warriors could have given up on intriguing forward compared to Franz Wagner The Golden State Warriors have a number of players in consideration for their 11th overall pick at this month's NBA draft, but recent report...

JUNE 9 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors can finally correct Jonathan Kuminga draft mistake five years later Nearly five years ago the Golden State Warriors sat on the clock and with a decision to make at the 2021 NBA Draft. Take Jonathan Kuminga or...

JUNE 5 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says

Sean Sweeney’s wait to become a head coach is about to be over

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Pistons could solve Cade Cunningham's problems with dream Franz Wagner trade The Detroit Pistons should call up the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets about this three-team Franz Wagner trade.

MAY 21 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Pistons' worrying saving grace could be a warning sign for second round The Pistons were fortunate to scrape by the Magic after Franz Wagner’s injury.

MAY 5 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Paolo Banchero wonders about the Magic's future after their playoff collapse against the Pistons

Paolo Banchero wanted to say the diplomatic thing

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for th...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Is Franz Wagner Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Magic vs. Pistons Game 7) Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner has missed the last two games of the first round against the Detroit Pistons with a calf injury, and...

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Pistons, Magic set for game 7 matchup

The Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic face off in game seven of the Eastern Conference first round

MAY 3 • Associated Press

First round concludes with pair of Game 7s between Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Won't play Game 7 Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday against the Pistons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner will end up missing the final three games of the series while tending to a right calf strain. Even if the Magic were to emerge victorious and move onto the Semifinals, there's no guarantee that Wagner would be available for the start of that series. Anthony Black and Jamal Cain will continue to work in extended roles in Wagner's absence.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons rally from 24 down to beat Magic 93-79 and force Game 7 after Orlando goes ice-cold

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms

Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando’s Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Magic look to secure series win over the Pistons

The Orlando Magic look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Detroit Pistons in game six

MAY 1 • Associated Press

How long is Franz Wagner out? Latest injury updates, return timetable for Magic star | Sporting News Here's everything to know about Wagner's injury status and when he may return for the Magic.

APRIL 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Friday Wagner (calf) is out for Game 6 on Friday against the Pistons.

Impact The Magic at least left the door open for Wagner to play through a right calf strain in Game 5, but Orlando is quickly ruling out the star forward a day in advance of a critical Game 6. Jamal Cain drew the spot start in Wednesday's loss to Detroit, while Anthony Black logged 39 minutes, his most of the series, in Game 5.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers, Cavs and Magic look to avoid Game 7s in 1st round of the NBA playoffs

The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the pla...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

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