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Franz Wagner Out for NBA Cup Quarterfinal After MRI Confirms High Ankle Sprain

Orlando's leading scorer faces an estimated two-to-four week recovery with no structural damage reported.

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Overview

  • Wagner was hurt on Dec. 7 in New York when he landed awkwardly after an alley-oop attempt and was ruled out as the Knicks beat the Magic 106-100.
  • An MRI on Monday confirmed a left high ankle sprain, with ESPN reporting a typical two-to-four week return window and no structural damage.
  • He will not play Tuesday when Orlando hosts Miami in the NBA Cup quarterfinal, after the Magic won the first two meetings by a combined five points this season.
  • The third-year forward leads Orlando at 22.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 36% from three.
  • Coach Jamahl Mosley said the Magic will lean on their defense and depth as rotations adjust, with Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane expected to shoulder more of the scoring load.