Orlando Magic forward/center Moritz Wagner contributed eight points, six rebounds, three assists, and one block in Germany's 86-73 win against Brazil on Tuesday at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Wagner was able to use his size against Japan in Germany's opener at the tournament to finish with 15 points off the bench, but he took a backseat offensively against a tougher frontcourt on Tuesday. Still, it was an effective performance as Wagner helped his team secure a quarterfinal spot with one game left in Group B. He should have a big role to play as well in the final contest, as the Germans face Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert in a clash with France on Friday.
German National Team forward/center Moritz Wagner scored a game-high 25 points during the FIBA victory over Japan. The veteran looked good, going 10-for-14 from the field and 2-for-5 from deep while adding nine rebounds, one steal, and one block. While his brother, Franz Wagner (ankle), underwent an MRI after getting injured in this one, the former will look to keep things moving in the right direction on Sunday versus Australia.
Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner has been suspended two games for his involvement in Wednesday's altercation with the Detroit Pistons. The big man pushed Killian Hayes into the bench while the two were running for a loose ball. This led to Hayes punching Wagner in the back of the head. Both players have been suspended, along with a handful of other players as well. The Magic will be without Wendell Carter Jr. and Mo Bamba due to them getting suspended as well. It sounds like Bol Bol is going to be forced into action during their next game.
Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the seventh game in a row that Wagner has missed without a timetable in sight. That being said, Chuma Okeke should be rostered in basically all formats right now. He has been producing second round value over the last month. Okeke should continue to see a significant role in the rotation with Wagner's unlikely to return anytime soon. Fantasy managers should to check the waiver wire and see if Okeke is available.
Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (rib) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed the last few games due to a left rib contusion. Chuma Okeke has been stepping up his play with Wagner sidelined. He finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes during their last game. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Okeke is still available. He sounds like a strong fantasy option while Wagner is out.
Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (rib) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the second game in a row that Wagner will miss due to a left rib contusion. Chuma Okeke should continue seeing extra playing time while Wagner is sidelined. Currently, Okeke is providing 11th-round value in 9-cat formats. He is certainly someone worth looking at in fantasy leagues right now.
Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (rib) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was originally listed as questionable, but will sit this one out due to a left rib contusion. Wagner normally doesn't have a huge role in the rotation. However, a majority of his playing time will go to Chuma Okeke. He has played well lately and deserves a look as a streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
Free-agent forward/center Moritz Wagner has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Orlando Magic. Wagner will play alongside his brother, Franz Wagner, who was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. After bouncing between several clubs last season, including Washington and Boston, the 24-year-old averaged 11.0 points, 4.9 boards and shot 37.2 percent from deep throughout 11 games in Orlando. Although he shouldn't be considered an everyday fantasy option, he still has appeal in deeper leagues, regardless of format. His stock will rise even higher this season if he gets a run as a member of the starting lineup, which is possible over an 82-game grind.
Moritz Wagner Goes For 17 Points, 13 Boards Against Bucks
Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner posted his first double-double in a Magic jersey in Tuesday night's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wagner scored 17 points to go along with a season-high 13 rebounds. He shot 6-for-13 from the field and 2-for-4 from three-point range in the game. Wagner has scored in double-digits in five of his six games this month. Mo Bamba was sidelined for this game due to a non-COVID illness, which helped Wagner reach 28 minutes in the game, though he's been regularly playing over 20 minutes each night. Next up for Wagner and the Magic is a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.
Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner played his best game of the season in a 135-116 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Wagner scored a season-high 21 points with seven rebounds and five assists while draining a three-pointer in 25 minutes. The 23-year-old has only averaged 14.2 minutes per game, though that number should definitely creep up after a performance like this. Wagner is a potential goldmine for fantasy if he keeps starting, as he's averaging 17.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 triples per-36 minutes. He'll face a tough test on Thursday against MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. However, Wagner is worth a pickup in season-long leagues and worth consideration in DFS formats moving forward if he can stay in the starting five.
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