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Magic’s Franz Wagner Nearing Return From Torn Oblique
4:26pm: Wagner will indeed make his return from his torn oblique injury that caused him to miss 20 games, the Magic announced (via Twitter). Additionally, Howard will be listed as available after missing the past five games (Twitter link per Beede).
12:14pm: Forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since December 6 — a span of 20 games — after tearing his right oblique, but he’s close to returning to action for the Magic, who have listed the former lottery pick as questionable for Thursday’s matchup with Portland, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner “was able to go through shootaround (on Thursday morning) and is obviously progressing well so we’ll see what the day brings after this shootaround.” Speaking to reporters afterward, Wagner confirmed there’s a chance he’ll play tonight (Twitter video link via Beede).“(The questionable tag) means that I might play, I might not,” the German said with a smile. “We’ll see how the day goes. But it feels really good. It was a long process and I’m not the most patient person.”
Wagner, 23, was having a breakout fourth season for Orlando prior to the injury, averaging career-best numbers in several counting stats, including points (24.4), rebounds (5.6), assists (5.7) and steals per game (1.7). He posted a shooting slash line of .465/.321/.881 in 25 contests (33.2 minutes).
On January 14, Wagner had his status changed to “return to competition reconditioning,” stating at the time that his muscle had fully healed and that he felt good, but he needed to get back in playing shape. It was the first significant absence of his career — he had only missed 13 total games in three seasons leading up to 2024/25.
Wagner’s return appearing imminent is certainly great news for the Magic, who went just 7-13 without him, including losing their last four games. Orlando is currently the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-22. The team has been dominant when Wagner is on the court (plus-8.6 per 100 possession), but has struggled mightily (minus-5.9) when he’s not.
Orlando has dealt with significant injury absences all season. Mosley provided updates on several other injured players on Thursday, according to Beede:
- Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) did some on-court work on Thursday to see how he’ll respond, but he didn’t take contact and he’s listed as doubtful Thursday.
- Both Jalen Suggs (low back strain) and Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) worked out Thursday and the team will see how they’re doing afterward. Suggs remains out, while Harris is questionable vs. Portland.
- Jonathan Isaac (illness) is officially questionable, but Mosley said he’s feeling much better and will suit up tonight.
- Cole Anthony is also dealing with an illness and wasn’t at shootaround, but there’s a chance he could play if he’s feeling better in a handful of hours — he’s officially questionable.
- Jett Howard (left ankle sprain) is questionable. He did some on-court work at shootaround.
After missing over a month with a torn oblique, Magic’s Franz Wagner is nearing his return to the court. The rookie forward has been making progress in his recovery and is expected to resume full basketball activities in the coming days.Wagner’s absence has been felt by the Magic, as he was averaging 11.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game before his injury. His versatile skill set and high basketball IQ have been sorely missed, but his imminent return provides a much-needed boost for the struggling team.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Wagner’s comeback, as he has shown flashes of potential and has quickly become a fan favorite. His return will provide a much-needed spark for the Magic, who are looking to turn their season around and climb up the standings.
Stay tuned for updates on Wagner’s return and be sure to catch him in action as he looks to make a strong comeback from his injury. The Magic will surely be glad to have him back on the court.
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Franz Wagner injury update: Magic forward ramping up for return from torn oblique
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Franz Wagner will miss his 18th consecutive game when the Orlando Magic play the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday, but here he is putting in some work after morning shooaround, via the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede:
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 report — the game against Boston will be the second in which he has been listed as out due to “return to competition reconditioning” rather than the oblique injury itself. This means he’s ramping up to get back on the floor, rather than simply resting and rehabilitating.
“Obviously, he’s had to sit out for a while now, and we’re all eager to have him back,” Magic forward Paolo Banchero told reporters Friday. “It’s just good to have him back, participating in some shootarounds and stuff like that. Can’t wait to have him back out there.”
Banchero suffered the exact same injury on Oct. 30. He entered the “return to competition reconditioning” phase on Dec. 27 and was back in the lineup two weeks later. If Wagner’s timeline is the same, he’ll suit up again in late January/early February. Having the same injury, however, does not necessarily mean that Wagner’s ramp-up process will be identical to Banchero’s. If his body responds differently, he could clear the requisite benchmarks a little earlier or later.
Thanks to the NBA’s second-best defense, Orlando is 23-19 despite its two best players having not shared the floor since the fifth game of the season. Over the next few months, the question is how good the Magic can be on the offensive end when they’re both playing big minutes. Banchero has only been back for three games and remains on a minutes restriction, and Wagner will surely be eased in the same way. In theory, though, this team could be pretty legit pretty soon.
Franz Wagner, the talented forward for the Orlando Magic, is making progress in his recovery from a torn oblique injury. The rookie standout has been sidelined for several weeks, but he is now ramping up his activity and getting closer to a return to the court.Wagner suffered the injury during a game in late November and has been working diligently with the team’s medical staff to rehab and strengthen the affected area. He has been participating in light workouts and non-contact drills, gradually increasing his intensity and workload as he progresses in his recovery.
The Magic are optimistic about Wagner’s potential return in the near future, as he continues to show improvement and resilience in his rehabilitation process. His presence on the court will undoubtedly be a boost for the team, as he has already made a significant impact in his rookie season.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Wagner’s return and are looking forward to seeing him back in action, showcasing his talent and contributing to the team’s success. Stay tuned for more updates on his progress as he gets closer to making his comeback.
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