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Franz Wagner injury compromises Magic in power rankings

The Orlando Magic are breathing a sigh of relief after Franz Wagner's injury against the New York Knicks did not appear as serious as it did on first glance.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Desmond Bane fined $35,000 by the NBA

Orlando Magic wing Desmond Bane got a substantial fine from the NBA for his bizarre actions during Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks. Bane has been fined $35,000 by the league for throwing a basketball at OG Anunoby during Orlando’s 106-100 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Sans Franz Wagner, Magic take on Heat in NBA Cup quarters

The Orlando Magic will be without leading scorer Franz Wagner when they welcome the Miami Heat for an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday. The concern is that it could be an extended absence.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / December 8

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Grizzlies, Cedric Coward, Warriors

Franz Wagner avoided the worst but will still miss time. An MRI revealed a high left ankle sprain with no structural damage, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

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Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 8

Magic's response to Franz Wagner injury could define their season

The Orlando Magic could be looking different for a while after Franz Wagner suffered a lower left leg injury in the team's most recent loss against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 7

Dwyane Wade Supports Jalen Suggs For Recreating Iconic LeBron James Moment

Yesterday marked the anniversary of Dwyane Wade and LeBron James’ iconic photo, where Wade held out his hands as the King threw it down. It has been 15 years since we witnessed the moment, and it remains one of the coolest photos the NBA has ever produced.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7