Moritz Wagner News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Ends year in muted role Wagner posted five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 10 minutes during Sunday's 116-94 loss to the Pistons in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Confer...

Impact After beginning the season on the shelf amid his knee surgery recovery, Wagner never quite made his way into much fantasy relevance in 2025-26. Set for unrestricted free agency this offseason, the 29-year-old big man averaged 6.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest across 36 regular-season games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No playing time in win Wagner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 138-127 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Wagner had seen the court in each of the Magic's previous five games, but he played under 10 minutes in four of those outings, and two appearances came in blowouts. With Friday's contest proving to be more competitive throughout, head coach Jamahl Mosley leaned exclusively on Goga Bitadze (12 minutes) as the backup center when starter Wendell Carter (36 minutes) was off the court.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Loses rotation spot to Bitadze Wagner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Magic's 128-126 loss to the Pacers.

Impact After his season got off to a delayed start while he finished off his recovery from the ACL surgery he underwent in January 2025, Wagner has struggled to return to form since being cleared to make his debut just over two months ago. While Wagner had been an efficient scorer off the second unit over his previous four full seasons in Orlando, he's converted at a lowly 41.9 percent clip from the field and 32.8 percent rate from downtown through 29 appearances. Since Wagner doesn't offer much rim protection to make up for the lack of shooting efficiency, head coach Jamahl Mosley appears to have at least temporarily pulled the plug on the German big man. Goga Bitadze has now moved ahead of Wagner to serve as the backup to starting center Wendell Carter in each of the past two contests.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 18 minutes off bench Wagner recorded three points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and nine rebounds over 18 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.

Impact Wagner continues to play a minor role off the Orlando bench. Across 23 appearances, he's averaging 13.1 minutes per contest with 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 45.3 percent shooting from the field.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero matches season high with 37 points as Magic ease past Wizards 126-109

Paolo Banchero equaled a season high with 37 points, Desmond Bane scored 25 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 126-109 victory over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Solid line off bench Wagner registered 12 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Lines like these were the norm for Wagner before his ACL tear during the 2024-25 season. Wagner is instant offense off the bench, but his limited workloads combined with Orlando's crowded frontcourt limits his overall upside.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Wagner chipped in 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 120-117 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Wagner scored double digits for the second straight game, falling two rebounds short of what would have been his first double-double of the season. It appears as though Wagner has supplanted Goga Bitadze in the rotation, serving as the primary backup behind Wendell Carter. However, his role remains limited, averaging just 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 10.0 minutes per game over his past seven appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 45 as Cavaliers beat Magic 114-98 for 4th straight win

Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 114-98 on Monday night for their fourth straight win

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Ball back in starting lineup, helps spark fast start as the Hornets beat Magic 124-97

LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte’s starting lineup and had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday night

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Available for Thursday Wagner (rest) will be available for Thursday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Wagner was held out of Sunday's game against the Grizzlies for injury management, related to his previous knee injury. He's no longer appearing on the injury report, however, and he could see a handful of rotation minutes against Charlotte.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Wagner missed the first 39 games of the regular season while recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in December of 2024. He was cleared to play in each of the Magic's last two games, but he'll be in street clothes for Sunday's tilt in London, with his next opportunity to play being Thursday against the Hornets. Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac should see a slight uptick in minutes in Wagner's absence.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner says he's shaking off rust on European road trip

Playing an NBA game in his hometown of Berlin was a blast, though Magic star Franz Wagner acknowledged he’s pretty happy to be in London

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lead Magic past Grizzlies 118-111 in Berlin

The Orlando Magic have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 in the NBA’s first regular-season game in Germany

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

GRIZZLIES at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2026

JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Light minutes in season debut Wagner (knee) registered eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 10 minutes in Sunday's 128-118 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Wagner made his season debut Sunday, after he had been sidelined for the Magic's first 39 games of the campaign while completing his recovery from Jan. 8, 2025 surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Before he sustained the knee injury last season, Wagner had been regularly serving as the top backup to Wendell Carter, who missed Sunday's game due to a right hip strain. As a result, Goga Bitadze moved into the starting five Sunday, but it's unclear if the Magic will have room in the rotation for both Bitadze and Wagner once Carter is back to full health. Even if Wagner continues to maintain a regular role on the second unit, the Magic are likely to ramp him up slowly coming off the major knee injury.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Wagner returns to Magic ahead of trip home for NBA Berlin & London Games 2026 Moritz Wagner returns from injury Sunday and then travels with his teammates to his native Germany for the NBA Berlin Game 2026.

JANUARY 12 • NBA.COM

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

Moritz Wagner got a rousing ovation when he got off the Orlando bench late in the first quarter Sunday against New Orleans

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner's return from knee injury

Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagn...

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Inconsistent Magic get Moritz Wagner back vs. Pelicans Deadspin | Inconsistent Magic get Moritz Wagner back vs. Pelicans

JANUARY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Making season debut Sunday Wagner (knee) will make his 2025-26 regular-season debut against the Pelicans on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Wagner was enjoying a career-best start to the 2024-25 regular season before tearing the ACL in his left knee in December of 2024. He has progressed enough in recovery to make his season debut Sunday, though he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction as he works his way into NBA-level shape. Goga Bitadze could revert to the Magic's No. 3 center once Wagner ramps up his minutes.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact The Magic had hoped Wagner would be able to make his season debut at some point this week, and his next chance to do so now arrives Sunday against the Pelicans. With the big man still recovering from ACL surgery, Goga Bitadze's minutes should remain solidified in the Orlando frontcourt.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Wednesday Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January and has yet to make his 2025-26 debut. However, it was reported Friday that the big man is expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. His next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Tuesday Wagner (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact The Magic are hoping that Wagner will be able to make his season debut at some point this week. Until then, Goga Bitadze is locked into the backup center role behind Wendell Carter.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Wagner (knee) is expected to return "within the next week," Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January, though he's inching closer to a return. The 28-year-old big man will likely be eased back into action whenever he's cleared to come back, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. In 30 regular-season appearances (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, Wagner averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers face the Magic on 9-game slide

Indiana looks to break its nine-game skid when the Indiana Pacers take on Orlando

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

MORITZ WAGNER NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES