The Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner is working hard to recover from injuries that plagued him last season. Last result: Milwaukee Bucks 109-111 Orlando Magic (2025-03-09).
What happened?
Franz Wagner played a full slate of basketball over the summer with Germany in the FIBA EuroBasket. Germany won the gold, and Wagner returned to the court after missing more than a month with a high ankle sprain.
Why it matters for Orlando Magic
The value of forward Franz Wagner cannot be understated for the Orlando Magic. His lengthy injury absences last season contributed to struggles in both the regular season and the playoffs.
What comes next?
Wagner is focused on rehabbing his injuries and addressing patterns that may have led to them. He wants to take preventive measures to avoid nagging injuries.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-09 | Milwaukee Bucks 109-111 Orlando Magic |
The Orlando Magic are looking to bounce back from a tough season, and Franz Wagner's recovery is a key part of that. Wagner recently joined HoopsHype to talk about the importance of returning to Germany to play with the Magic after winning gold in EuroBasket.
"You gotta understand, basketball is a very much growing sport in Germany, and we have had great success with the National Team these last couple of years," Wagner told the outlet. "So, in my mind, I'm trying to capitalize on the moment a little bit, and the game in Berlin was a big part of that."
Wagner appeared in just 34 regular season games, the lowest mark of his career. He seemed to be back to full strength in the NBA Play-In Tournament and the playoffs, but a Game 4 calf strain suffered against the Detroit Pistons in the first round forced him to miss the rest of the series.
The Orlando Magic ended up squandering a 3-1 lead, and now they're looking to regroup and come back stronger next season. With Franz Wagner leading the charge, they're hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Recent form: 1W-0D-2L (WLL, most recent first). The Orlando Magic are working hard to improve their game and make a push for the playoffs next season.
