The Magic are no strangers to injuries. Orlando is leaning on past experience to find light at the end of the tunnel after four losses in a row.
The fourth-year Orlando Magic forward has been out since tearing his right oblique on Dec. 6 at Philadelphia. Now, Franz Wagner's return seems imminent in the coming days, listed as questionable to return vs.
Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed.
Orlando enters the matchup with a 23-21 record, looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race as they navigate the season dealing with a number of crucial injuries. Magic star Paolo Banchero returned to action on January 10 after missing over two months of play due to a torn oblique.
The Orlando Magic upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status to questionable ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The full injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic heading into their Jan. 23 matchup, including an important update on Franz Wagner.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.
Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level before he tore his right oblique on Dec. 6. Before Orlando's loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team changed his status on the injury repor
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is officially available to return Thursday night vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, the team said. He's missed the previous 20 games due to a torn right oblique and its recovery process.
Franz Wagner will make his return to Orlando's lineup as the team hosts the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, the Magic announced.
Franz Wagner couldn’t contain his excitement when he spoke to local media after shootaround Thursday morning at AdventHealth Training Center. That’s because the Magic forward is returning to the court tonight against the Trail Blazers following a 20-game,
Franz Wagner was set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night after missing 20 games with a torn oblique. Wagner and All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero will be paired for just the sixth time this season.