Magic’s Moritz Wagner To Make Season Debut Sunday

Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel confirms (via Twitter) that Wagner will suit up on Sunday, barring an unexpected setback. Wagner is officially probable for Sunday’s game, Beede tweets.

Wagner’s last NBA appearance came on December 21, 2024, when he tore the ACL in his left knee. Head coach Jamahl Mosley recently said the 28-year-old has been ramping up his activity in recent weeks, including doing contact work and participating in scrimmages.

The 25th overall pick of the 2018 draft, Wagner bounced around the league over the course of his first three seasons but has become a reliable bench scorer with the Magic. He was having a career year in 2024/25 prior to suffering the major knee injury, averaging 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on .562/.360/.718 shooting in 30 games (18.8 minutes per contest).

Wagner’s return will be a welcome boost for an offense that currently ranks just 20th in the league. The Magic have struggled with consistency all season and are currently 21-18, the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

The fact that Wagner is expected to make his season debut tomorrow means he should also be available for next Thursday’s contest in his hometown of Berlin, Germany, giving the eight-year veteran another key event to look forward to.

Wagner’s younger brother, star forward Franz Wagner, will be out again Sunday as he continues to recover from a high left ankle sprain, Beede notes. Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) remains out as well.