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Magic’s Franz Wagner avoids catastrophic ankle injury, but will miss time

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner has avoided a serious left leg injury, but he will be sidelined indefinitely with a high left ankle sprain, the team announced on Monday afternoon.

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Magic get good news on Franz Wagner injury

The Orlando Magic are breathing a sigh of relief after Franz Wagner's injury prognosis. After an awkward fall in the team's last game against the New York Knicks, Wagner suffered a high ankle sprain, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.

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.

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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.

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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 7

Desmond Bane has another bizarre crash-out in middle of game

Desmond Bane once again let the intrusive thoughts win during Sunday’s game. The Orlando Magic guard bizarrely lost his cool again in the middle of his team’s showdown against the New York Knicks.

Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / December 7

Magic Fall Short in Fourth Quarter, Drop 106–100 Battle to Knicks

The Orlando Magic had every opportunity to steal a road win on Sunday afternoon, but a late push by the New York Knicks proved to be the difference as Orlando fell 106 to 100 at Madison Square Garden.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 7

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Magic, Franz Wagner, Knicks

Michael Porter Jr. is playing well enough to complicate Brooklyn’s plans. The Nets have been positioning themselves for a high pick in the 2026 draft, but Porter’s recent surge is making that tougher.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

Jamahl Mosley shares his immediate reaction to Franz Wagner’s brutal injury in Knicks vs Magic

Franz Wagner suffered an injury in the first quarter of the Orlando Magic’s game against the New York Knicks on Sunday. He jumped to dunk an alley-oop pass from Anthony Black and received contact from Knicks center Ariel Hukporti behind him.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

3 lessons from Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks: OG Anunoby shines while Franz Wagner suffers scary injury

The New York Knicks continued their impressive run this season, securing a hard-fought 106-100 victory over the Orlando Magic. The win marks their third consecutive victory and solidifies their hold on the second seed in the Eastern Conference with an improved 16-7 record.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Magic guard Desmond Bane hit with technical foul for pelting OG Anunoby with ball

On Sunday, the Orlando Magic crashed back down to Earth with a road loss against the New York Knicks that wasn’t as close as the final 106-100 score suggested.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 7

Magic struggle to find groove offensively, and more takeaways from loss vs. Knicks

In a matinee Sunday showdown, the New York Knicks raced past the Orlando Magic, 106-100, inside Madison Square Garden. What were a few of our takeaways?

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Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / December 7

Magic's Franz Wagner suffers lower left leg injury against Knicks

Star forward Franz Wagner appeared to suffer a significant injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s matinee game in New York, tweets James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 7

Your invitation to Paolo Banchero's birthday redemption Garden party

The Magic are rolling, 13-5 since their 1-4 start. In that 18-game stretch, Orlando rates... 8th in Point Differential 10th in Offense: 6th at not turning the ball over on offense, 11th at offensive rebounding, and 3rd at draw fouls.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 6

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Move Away From Basketball on Saturday

Magic Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA titles during his time with the historic franchise.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley explains Tristan da Silva’s role adjustment in Paolo Banchero’s return

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined the immediate role shift for forward Tristan da Silva following Paolo Banchero’s return, emphasizing the second-year player’s value in the team’s 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Survival Mode: Orlando Magic Escape With Thrilling 106-105 Victory Over Miami

The air inside the Kia Center seemed to vanish for a split second for Magic fans. The clock showed zeroes, the red light on the backboard was illuminated, and the ball was leaving Bam Adebayo’s hands.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Magic avoid last-second heartbreak against Heat

Franz Wagner scored 32 points and the host Orlando Magic held off a late Miami Heat surge to score a 106-105 win on Friday. Anthony Black came off the Orlando bench to contribute 13 points, a team-high six assists and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.