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Is Franz Wagner Playing vs Blazers? Magic Release Full Injury Report
Apr 1, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) and guard Dalano Banton (5) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

After missing the last 20 games with a torn right oblique, rising star Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner will make his return to action against one of the NBA's worst teams by record, the 15-28 Portland Trail Blazers, on Thursday night.

Trail Blazers starting center Deandre Ayton's status remains up in the air, unfortunately. The 6-foot-11 big man is questionable to play through what is officially being described as left knee soreness.

Two other Portland starters, forward Toumani Camara (illness) and point guard Anfernee Simons (low back soreness), are also questionable.

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Wagner's comeback is much needed for Orlando, which could still miss several key rotation players against Portland.

Orlando was looking to be in the running for a top-3 seed in the Eastern Conference early in the season, before both Wagner and All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero incurred oblique injuries and missed multiple months. Now, the Magic are 23-22 on the year after losing four straight, and have plummeted to the East's No. 7 seed.

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For the latest Portland Trail Blazers news and notes, stay glued to Trail Blazers On SI.

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This article first appeared on Portland Trail Blazers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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