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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

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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

Paolo Banchero Fights, But Cade Cunningham Extends Pistons Series vs. Magic Paolo and Cade both dropped 45 in an all-time duel, but Franz Wagner's injury proved to be the turning point. Can the Magic close it out in...

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Wagner (calf) is out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Pistons, according to Orlando Magic Daily.

Impact Wagner was diagnosed with a right calf strain Tuesday and was unable to shed his questionable tag for this contest. Additionally, he was unable to participate in the morning shootaround. Anthony Black, Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva are candidates to see more minutes with this news.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner headlines Magic injury report for Game 5 vs. Pistons | Sporting News The Orlando Magic may be without Franz Wagner in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to play Paolo Banchero said Wagner (calf) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Pistons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner remains questionable on the official injury report, but he did not participate in the morning shootaround and is trending in the wrong direction. If Wagner is held out by Orlando, the team will likely lean more on Anthony Black, Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Wagner (calf) is questionable for Game 5 on Wednesday versus the Pistons, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Wagner has been diagnosed with a right calf strain in the aftermath of Monday's Game 4 win over Detroit, and his availability for Wednesday will hinge upon his response to treatment. It sounds like the star forward will be a game-time decision for Game 5. If Wagner is unable to play, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva would be in line for increased minutes.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead

Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed o...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Fails to return Wagner (calf) didn't return to Monday's Game 4 against Detroit. He ended the night with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals in 24 min...

Impact The Magic reported during the second half that Wagner was questionable to return due to right calf soreness, and while he was spotted on the side trying to stay loose, he wasn't able to return. Jamal Cain provided a significant boost in Wagner's absence, adding eight points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes. Wagner can be considered day-to-day leading up to Game 5 on Wednesday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with sore calf Wagner is questionable to return to Monday's Game 4 against the Pistons due to right calf soreness.

Impact It's not clear at this time as to when Wagner suffered the calf injury. Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva would presumably be asked to shoulder additional minutes if Wagner is unable to return.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

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

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

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

Pistons, Magic set for game 7 matchup

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

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

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

Magic look to secure series win over the Pistons

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

Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead