3 Magic Injuries in Preseason Finale, Including Franz Wagner

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

3 Magic Injuries in Preseason Finale, Including Franz Wagner

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Oct 16, 2026 8:44 PM ET

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic's injury report is a little longer after their preseason finale against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center.

A trio of Orlando's rotation players — Noah Penda, Jase Richardson and Franz Wagner — all left the Magic's game early against the Heat. Here's a look at their prognoses:

Noah Penda

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Penda exited the game in the first quarter with right hamstring tightness and did not return. Penda has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout part of training camp, and it appears this is a reaggravation of that.

Jase Richardson

Richardson has a sore lower back, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the game against the Heat. Richardson played in just seven minutes but was scoreless in his time on the floor.

Franz Wagner

Wagner's injury looks to be the most concerning of the three, especially given his role for the team. Wagner played the opening minutes of the third quarter with the rest of the starters but began favoring his right shoulder after taking the three-point shot.

Wagner was substituted out of the game for Tristan da Silva shortly after. He went to the locker room and is not expected to return to the contest.

This article first appeared on Orlando Magic on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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