Franz Wagner Fantasy Stats

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain out on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. An ankle injury will keep him sidelined for a 19th consecutive game. While it's unclear when Wagner will return, his practice stint with the G League's Osceola Magic earlier this week suggests that the German star is nearing his comeback. Orlando will wrap up this week on Sunday with a game against the Toronto Raptors. With Anthony Black (abdomen) also out, Tristan da Silva will continue to have an expanded role.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't been able to play since the middle of February. On the season, he has been limited to 28 games, and he has only played four games since Dec. 7. The team announced on Tuesday that he continues to progress, but that his return will continue to depend on how he responds to his rehab. Now that Anthony Black (abdomen) is also without a timetable to return, Tristan da Silva will continue to see more run for Orlando. Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero will have to continue to carry heavy offensive workloads for the Magic and remain excellent fantasy options down the stretch.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will be sidelined indefinitely after further evaluation revealed he requires additional rehabilitation for soreness stemming from a left high ankle sprain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks, leaving a significant usage gap in the interim. Wagner carries a 25.6 usage rate, and his absence elevates Anthony Black, who is averaging 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.7 threes in 31.1 minutes across 53 games. Paolo Banchero should handle more creation duties, while Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda profile as short-term streamers.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He suffered a sprained left ankle during the loss to the New York Knicks on December 7. While Wagner appeared in two games in Mid-January, he wasn't well enough to return and has since missed the last nine contests. Assuming the 24-year-old is cleared to suit up, he'll probably play less than the 32.8 minutes he's averaged this season. He may also come off the bench, which would keep Anthony Black with the starters. Either way, Wagner should reclaim his spot in all fantasy lineups despite the chance of a below-average performance.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Battle of Florida against the Miami Heat. In mid-January, Wagner returned from an ankle injury, but he made only two appearances before landing back on the shelf. Wednesday's game will mark his fourth consecutive absence. Due to Wagner's ongoing injury woes, Anthony Black has enjoyed increased playing time throughout the season. While Black's recent performances have been inconsistent, he remains an attractive fantasy option.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will miss Saturday's game against Cleveland as he continues to manage soreness following a recent return from a high-ankle sprain. The repeated absences create short-term opportunity but little stability for fantasy managers. Noah Penda flashed across the stat sheet with 13 points, two rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in 19 minutes last time out, yet his role has fluctuated sharply. Jett Howard and Tristan da Silva also remain volatile, offering scoring or minutes in spurts but lacking consistent usage. Wagner should be held, though durability concerns cap his ceiling.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will not play Thursday in his team's first game back after two international matchups against the Grizzlies over the last week. Wagner was sidelined for over a month due to a sprained left ankle before returning for the games in Germany and London, but he won't be ready for Thursday's game in Orlando. With Wagner out again on Thursday, Tristan da Silva seems to be the most likely choice to replace him in the starting five. In his 13 starts, Da Silva has averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be the NBA's first-ever regular-season game in Germany. Wagner has missed more than a month due to an ankle injury, so he will likely be under a minute restriction on Thursday. However, it will be great to see him back. Wagner's return will reduce playing time for Noah Penda and Tristan da Silva and shift the offensive dynamics.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain out Friday against Philadelphia as he continues to recover from a high-ankle sprain. Sunday against New Orleans remains his next realistic return window. His absence keeps secondary usage concentrated elsewhere. Anthony Black benefited earlier, averaging 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers over a twelve-game span. He has cooled lately, posting 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists over his last two outings. Tristan da Silva should continue starting after logging 14 points in 24 minutes, but remains a risky streamer due to volatility.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed 13 games with a high ankle sprain, but the German star appears to be nearing his comeback. Last Friday, it was reported that Orlando expects Wagner to be available "within the next week." With Jalen Suggs (knee) also out on Wednesday, players like Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, Tyus Jones, and Jase Richardson will have additional fantasy value. That said, this isn't a good matchup from a fantasy standpoint, as Orlando will face a slow-paced team that has the fourth-best defensive record in the Eastern Conference.