Magic's Franz Wagner: Team-high 18 points in Olympic loss
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Wagner chipped in 18 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Germany's 93-83 loss to Serbia in the bronze medal game of the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Wagner led Germany in points, rebounds and steals, but it was not enough to propel the squad to victory against Nikola Jokic and Serbia. The 22-year-old served as Germany's top option throughout the Paris Olympics, during which he averaged 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals across 32.2 minutes over six Olympic appearances. However, Wagner did struggle from beyond the arc, as he shot only 20 percent from deep during the Olympics.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears double-double in loss
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Wagner recorded 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 73-69 semifinal loss to France.
Wagner was Germany's second-leading scorer behind Dennis Schroder (18 points). It was a solid all-around performance from Wagner, but the team will ultimately need to fight for a bronze medal.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Shines in win over France
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Wagner recorded 26 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT) for Germany in Friday's 85-71 win over France.
Wagner continues to thrive for Germany in the Olympics, and he co-led the team in scoring in this huge win against the host nation. Wagner has surpassed the 20-point mark in two of his three Olympic appearances thus far, and he should remain a steady source of offensive stats in the knockout rounds.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Struggles from deep in Olympic win
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Wagner totaled 17 points (7-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four steals, three assists and one block across 31 minutes in Germany's 86-73 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Aside from a disastrous second quarter, Germany's stars were stellar on the defensive end with Wagner and Dennis Schroder combining for eight steals compared to only seven for Brazil. However, Wagner's three-point shooting has been an issue in the group phase thus far. The 22-year-old shot just 2-for-8 from deep Saturday against Japan, and he has shot a combined 2-for-14 now through two games. His poor shooting from deep has yet to stop the forward from racking up points, as he has still averaged 20 per game in the group stage. Wagner and Germany will be moving on to the quarterfinals after the group phase, and the squad will likely need him to step up from range if they are going to compete for a medal in the Paris Olympics.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Game-high 22 points in win
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Wagner racked up 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes in Germany's 97-77 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Wagner served as Germany's top option Saturday, and while he struggled from beyond the arc, he still had a great outing in a blowout victory. The 22-year-old will likely be tasked with leading Germany's Olympic run, and he will continue to get his fair share of looks on the offensive side of the ball. Wagner is coming off a career-best season with the Magic, during which he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Leads Germany in scoring Monday
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Wagner accumulated 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Germany's 92-88 exhibition game loss to the United States on Monday.
Wagner led Germany in both points and steals Monday, keeping the squad on pace with Team USA in the close loss. The 22-year-old played a game-high 29 minutes, and he will likely continue to do so in the Paris Olympics as he will be expected to help lead Germany to a successful Olympic campaign. Wagner is coming off a career-best year with Orlando, during which he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Agrees to massive extension
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The Magic signed Wagner to a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wagner's five-year contract extension could be worth up to $269 million if he earns an All-NBA selection. The 22-year-old forward is one of the best young players in the league, averaging 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Wagner and Paolo Banchero have established themselves as Orlando's building blocks, as the Magic's 47-35 record from last season was the franchise's best since the 2010-11 campaign (52-30).
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Perfect from line in victory
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Wagner amassed 26 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Friday's 103-96 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Wagner went a perfect 11-of-11 from the line, helping the Magic to an impressive Game 6 victory. It was another strong performance by Wagner, who continues to develop into a key piece for Orlando. Game 7 will take place Sunday, with both teams vying for a second-round berth against the high-flying Celtics.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Stars in Game 4 win
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Wagner finished Saturday's 112-89 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 34 points (13-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes.
Wagner didn't score more than 18 points through the first three matchups of the opening-round series but exploded for a game-high 34 in Game 4 and was incredibly efficient. His 34 points marked his most since Feb. 8, and his 13 rebounds were a career high. Wagner struggled mightily with his three-point shot to end the regular season, but he's made at least two triples in three of four postseason games thus far.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears double-double Thursday
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Wagner provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 121-83 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Wagner is known for his scoring ability, but in a game where Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs carried the offense, Wagner made his presence felt as a distributor, with his eight assists being his highest output since Dec. 26. Wagner should remain a capable presence on the offensive side of the ball for the Magic, as he's averaged 17.3 points per game through the first three contests of this first-round series.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears 20 points in balanced outing
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Wagner tallied 18 points (5-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes in Orlando's 96-86 loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Wagner struggled to find his shot a bit in Monday's defeat but still provided a lift offensively by ending two points shy of the 20-point mark while leading all Magic players in rebounds in a balanced performance. Wagner has put together back-to-back strong showings for Orlando to start the opening-round series, posting 18 points and seven boards in both contests.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Saturday
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Wagner posted 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in this loss, and while Wagner had a rough outing from the field, he still salvaged his fantasy value by delivering a strong performance across the board, particularly on defense. Most of Wagner's value is tied to what he can do offensively, however, and on that note, he's now scored 18 or more points in six of his last seven appearances dating back to the regular season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Balanced showcase in 25-point game
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Wagner notched 25 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 win over the Bucks.
Wagner helped Orlando to a win in the regular-season finale Sunday by ending as one of two Magic players with 25 or more points to go along with a team-leading trio of threes and a handful of rebounds in a balanced outing. Wagner surpassed the 25-point mark in 16 games this season, rounding out the regular season by scoring 20 or more points in five of his final six outings.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Good to go against Philadelphia
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Wagner is available and in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Wagner has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Orlando's last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward should replace Caleb Houstan in the starting five against Philadelphia.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Friday's game
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Wagner has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be back in action for Orlando's penultimate regular-season game. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to see increased playing time if Wagner sits once again.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't play against Milwaukee
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Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Wagner will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. In his absence, Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to receive increased playing time. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Wednesday
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Wagner was unable to play Tuesday against the Rockets after picking up his ankle injury Sunday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but the Magic may err on the side of caution with the playoffs looming.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't play Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Wagner left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle, and the Magic won't risk him considering the team already secured a playoff berth. It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set against the Bucks on Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic decide to rest him until the start of the postseason. This means Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could be in line to see extra minutes vs. Houston.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
An MRI confirmed a right ankle sprain for Wagner that he suffered Sunday against the Bulls. He wasn't able to return to that contest, but the good news for Orlando is that this appears to be a day-to-day issue. The Magic could use a committee approach to soak up Wagner's minutes if he's unable to play, with players like Joe Ingles, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony, Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan possibly benefitting.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Sprains ankle, won't return
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Wagner has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. He'll finish with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes.
Wagner twisted his ankle in the third quarter, and though X-rays came back negative, he could still be dealing with a sprain that's significant enough to cost him some time. Notably, Wagner sprained the same ankle in January and missed eight consecutive contests. If Wagner isn't ready to play in the Magic's next game Tuesday in Houston, the team could turn to Joe Ingles, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony for more minutes on the wing, while one of Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan (ankle) would likely enter Orlando's 10-man rotation.
