Wagner chipped in 21 points (10-23 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 loss to the Lakers.
Wagner extended his streak of double-digit scoring to eight games in the loss and fell two boards shy of matching the season high in the category he recorded two games earlier. Though he's struggling to find his touch from the perimeter over his last 10 games (31.4 percent on 5.1 three-point attempts per contest), Wagner has been efficient enough from two-point range and the free-throw line to average 18.1 points over that span.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Records double-double
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Wagner finished with 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to Phoenix.
Wagner recorded a season-high mark in rebounds and scored in double digits for the sixth game in a row. He's reached the 15-point mark in six of his eight March outings thus far, averaging 17.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in that span.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Modest output in loss
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Wagner ended with 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Spurs.
Wagner was considered questionable with an ankle injury ahead of the contest, but the second-year forward was cleared for action before tipoff. However, he struggled to make much of an impact on the offensive end and finished with his second-lowest scoring outing in March (seven games). Coming into the contest, Wagner was averaging 21.5 points on 52.4 percent shooting over his previous four appearances, so it's safe to chalk his poor performance Tuesday up to an off night.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Good to go against Spurs
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Wagner (ankle) will start in Tuesday's game versus San Antonio.
Wagner dealt with a right ankle sprain has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday. The second-year forward is averaging 17.5 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 31.1 minutes across his last 10 games.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Uncertain to play Tuesday
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Wagner is listed as questionable for Tuesday against San Antonio with a right ankle sprain.
Wagner picked up the injury in Saturday's win over the Heat and was unable to return. Jalen Suggs has been trending up and could see an expanded role if Wagner is unable to play. The Magic should provide an update on Wagner's status following their morning shootaround Tuesday.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't return Saturday
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Wagner won't return to Saturday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle injury. He'll finish the night with 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block in 29 minutes.
Wagner departed the contest and was quickly ruled out, and the fact that the team confirmed he'll undergo further evaluation suggests the injury might force him to miss time. An update on Wagner's status should arrive before the Magic's next game Tuesday in San Antonio, but if he's forced to the sideline, one of Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony would likely enter the starting five, and both players would likely be in store for expanded roles.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Another 20-point performance
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Wagner accumulated 24 points (9-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 loss to the Jazz.
Wagner scored at least 20 points for a third straight game and is averaging 23.0 points on 49/41/89 shooting splits during that stretch. While the second-year forward's scoring production was nice, he failed to make significant contributions in other categories Thursday. That hasn't typically been the case this season though, as Wagner is averaging 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.9 minutes across 66 appearances.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Leads starters with balanced outing
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Wagner ended with 21 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 134-123 loss to Milwaukee.
Wagner led all Magic starters in scoring while posting a team-high assist total in Tuesday's defeat. Wagner has tallied at least 20 points and five assists on 10 occasions, including in two straight contests.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Solid fantasy line in loss
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Wagner provided 24 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 122-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.
After leaving the game early Friday night with an ankle issue, Wagner played 32 minutes in the loss Sunday, scoring 24 points, which marked his highest scoring output since Jan. 20. He knocked down four shots from deep and also added some solid assist numbers. The second-year forward has missed only one game all year and has been doing a wonderful job replicating his stats from his impressive rookie season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Cleared for action
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Wagner (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner sprained his ankle Friday against Charlotte and didn't return. He was deemed questionable for Sunday's matchup, but it appears the issue wasn't too severe. The second-year forward has appeared in 26 straight games and is averaging 16.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.1 minutes during that stretch.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable vs. Blazers
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Wagner exited Friday's win over the Hornets after just 14 minutes due to a sprained left ankle and may miss his first game since Jan. 4 -- his only absence this season. If the sophomore is shelved, bigger roles could be handed to Chuma Okeke, Bol Bol and Caleb Houstan.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't return Friday
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Wagner is out for the remainder of Friday's game versus the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Wagner recorded nine points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 14 minutes before exiting Friday's game. Jalen Suggs, Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Wagner's status for Sunday's matchup with Portland is uncertain.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Posts team-high 21 points
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Wagner chipped in 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Thursday's 108-106 victory over the Pistons.
Wagner was dialed in for most of the night, going a combined 7-of-10 from the field between the first and third quarters for 17 points. He failed to knock down any of his three shot attempts in the fourth quarter but did go 4-of-4 from the foul line to finish with a team-high 21 points. It was the small forward's first time reaching the 20-point mark since Jan. 21, and he's still averaging just 13.6 points per game on 44.2 percent shooting from the floor in February.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Efficient performance in win
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Wagner accumulated 18 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 100-91 victory over Chicago.
Wagner didn't offer a lot in terms of high-volume production, but he was able to score efficiently, something that has proven difficult in recent times. After a strong start to the season, Wagner has regressed over the past few weeks. The All-Star break can't come soon enough for Wagner, who appears as though he could do with some much-needed rest. His role remains secure, so managers will be hoping he can use the time off to refocus just in time for the fantasy playoffs.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Solid numbers in Tuesday's loss
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Wagner notched 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 102-98 loss to New York.
The younger Wagner brother was red hot through the first couple weeks of January, but he's cooled off significantly since. The 21-year-old wing hasn't reached 20 points in any of the last nine games, averaging 14.1 points, 4.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch as his shot volume as ticked down. That downturn has coincided with Jonathan Isaac's return to the lineup, so it might take a trade that shakes up the roster, or an injury to another key rotation player, for Wagner to regain those lost attempts.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Puts up 13-4-2-2 in losing effort
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Wagner notched 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 105-94 loss to the 76ers.
Wagner connected on only one of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, which led to a sub-par offensive night for the second-year forward, who also committed a season-high six turnovers. On balance, however, it's been a strong sophomore year for the Michigan product. He's up to 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.9 steals per game on the season while shooting 48.9 percent from the floor. Most importantly for fantasy managers, Wagner has only missed one game as the All-Star break approaches.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Another 20-point outing
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Wagner posted 20 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 138-118 loss to the Wizards.
Wagner had a solid first half shooting the ball, going 3-of-5 from the field for seven points, but he failed to contribute anything else on the stat sheet through the first two quarters. He connected on just two more field-goal attempts in the second half but went a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line to finish with 20 points on the night, second on the team to only Markelle Fultz. The small forward shot 10 free throws in a contest for only the fifth time this season and is now averaging 23.3 points per game on 54.5 percent shooting from the field in January.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Erupts for 30 points Friday
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Wagner registered 30 points (10-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine assists and six rebounds over 32 minutes during Friday's 123-110 victory over the Pelicans.
Despite taking a questionable tag into the night due to an ankle injury, Wagner started and delivered one of his best all-around outings of the season. After a relatively slow start, Wagner has been tremendous over the past month, putting up top-40 value in 12-team nine-category formats. He's contributing on both ends of the floor while occasionally facilitating the offense as a point forward.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Receives green light
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Wagner (ankle) will play in Friday's game against New Orleans, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner is good to go for Friday's game after spraining his ankle in Wednesday's practice and being listed as a game-time call. Over his last six contests, Wagner has averaged 22.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 33.7 minutes.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Listed as questionable
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Wagner sustained a sprained ankle during Wednesday's practice session, and he's expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup. Terrence Ross and Bol Bol would likely handle increased roles for the Magic if Wagner is unable to suit up.
