Franz Wagner News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Won't play Thursday Wagner is out for Thursday's game against Charlotte due to left ankle soreness.

Impact The star forward was out of action for over one month due to a sprained left ankle recently, and it's possible the Magic are taking a cautious approach with his workload. Tristan da Silva appears to be the most likely choice to replace Wagner in the starting lineup Thursday. Da Silva has averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per tilt across 13 games as a starter this season.

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Just misses double-double in return Wagner chipped in 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin.

Impact Out since Dec. 9 due to an ankle injury, Wagner returned to action in his hometown and delivered a strong performance, as the nine boards tied his season high, while seeing something close to his normal workload. The 24-year-old forward was also in the lineup with his older brother for the first time in 2025-26, as Moritz Wagner made his return from a year-long absence due to a torn ACL on Sunday.

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Franz to play, How To Watch Orlando Magic-Memphis Grizzlies, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More Franz Wagner will return to the Orlando Magic lineup in his hometown, which is pretty neat and hints that he’s been pushing to ensure that h...

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Cleared to play Thursday Wagner (ankle) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report for Thursday's game against Memphis.

Impact Wagner hasn't played since suffering a sprained left ankle against the Knicks on Dec. 7, missing 16 straight games. The Magic played the star forward's rehab close to the vest, but it always sounded like he was eyeing Thursday's game, which will be played in Germany, as a potential return date. Wagner will likely face restrictions during his first week back in action, but the only time he played fewer than 30 minutes was the game he got injured.

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Memphis faces Orlando, looks to break road skid

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"It's nonsense to say, 'I don't care'" – Franz Wagner gets honest about missing the 2025 NBA All-Star nod Franz Wagner leads the Orlando Magic with purpose.

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Moritz Wagner returns to Magic ahead of trip home for game in Germany

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Not playing Sunday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Wagner's absence will extend to 16 games Sunday as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain that he suffered against the Knicks on Dec. 7. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Grizzlies, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return. Tristan da Silva (back) and Noah Penda should continue to see elevated roles for as long as Wagner is sidelined.

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Listed out for Friday Wagner (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Orlando anticipated Wagner being able to return from a high-ankle sprain at some time this week, and the star forward is now setting his sights toward Sunday's tilt against the Pelicans as his next possible return date. Tristan da Silva should continue to start for the Magic on Friday.

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Remaining out Wednesday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Wagner hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a left high-ankle sprain, though it was reported Friday that he's expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. The star forward's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the 76ers. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain and Noah Penda are candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Won't play Tuesday Wagner is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left ankle, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact The Magic anticipate Wagner being able to return at some point this week, so his status appears to be day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nets. Tristan da Silva should hang on to streaming appeal for at least one more contest.

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Ruled out for Sunday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Wagner will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to a left high-ankle sprain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The 24-year-old forward should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Magic offer an update on his recovery.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Orlando, aims to stop 11-game slide

Indiana comes into the matchup against Orlando as losers of 11 straight games

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Buzelis scores 21 points, Huerter adds 20 as Bulls beat Magic 121-114 for 2nd straight win

Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, Kevin Huerter added 20 points, and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday night