Franz Wagner’s injury deals a serious blow to the Magic’s good start
Franz Wagner has been a cornerstone for the Orlando Magic this season, stepping up at critical moments to keep the team competitive, especially after All-Star forward Paolo Banchero suffered a torn oblique early in the season. season. Now, in a twist of fate, Wagner finds himself sidelined by the same injury, dealing a significant setback to a team that has relied heavily on his contributions to stay afloat.
The Magic announced Saturday that Wagner suffered a torn right oblique during Friday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The team said Wagner will be out indefinitely, with his recovery time depending on how he responds to treatment. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks, but is likely to miss more time.
This injury comes at an inopportune time for Orlando, which has exceeded e...