Magic Say Franz Wagner Will Play If Cleared As Rehab Advances
Only nine regular-season games remain before the playoffs.
Overview
- Wagner, who missed a 20th straight game Thursday, has begun taking contact and practiced with the G League Osceola Magic this week.
- Head coach Jamahl Mosley said there is no games-played requirement before the postseason and that Wagner will play if he is available.
- Rookie Anthony Black, out with a left abdominal strain, missed an 11th straight game and remains limited to light, non-contact work.
- Jonathan Isaac, sidelined by a left knee sprain, sat an eighth straight game and is also confined to light on-court shooting.
- Jalen Suggs returned from illness Thursday, hit a late three in a 121-117 win over the Kings, and Jamal Cain kept contributing after his contract conversion with steady scoring and boards.