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2026-02-19T05:50:02+00:00
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19/Feb/26 05:50
Eurohoops.net
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Persistent soreness from a left high ankle sprain has returned 24-year-old Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner to the injury report, sidelining him indefinitely for further rehabilitation
By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined indefinitely due to persistent soreness in his left high ankle sprain. Despite making brief appearances just before the All-Star break, the team announced on Wednesday that recent medical imaging confirmed he requires additional rehabilitation. The 24-year-old German star is scheduled for reevaluation in approximately three weeks.
Per the press release: “Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, who suffered a left high ankle sprain on Dec. 7 and has missed 25 games due to the injury, will be out indefinitely as he continues to experience soreness, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today.
Recent imaging confirmed Wagner requires additional time and rehabilitation before returning to full basketball activities. He will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.
Wagner (6’10”, 230, 8/27/01), originally sustained a left high ankle sprain during the first quarter on Dec. 7 @ New York and missed the next 16 games (Dec. 9-Jan. 11). He returned to play in his hometown of Berlin, Germany on Jan. 15 and again on Jan. 18 in London, England, but sat out the following nine games (Jan. 22-Feb. 7) as he managed the injury. Wagner returned on a tight minutes restriction, coming off the bench to play 16 minutes on Feb. 9 vs. Milwaukee and 20 minutes on Feb. 11 against the Bucks.
Wagner has played in 28 regular season games (26 starts) this season with Orlando, averaging 21.3 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 3.6 apg., and 1.07 stlpg. In 31.8 minpg., while shooting .828 (144-174) from the free throw line.”