Franz Wagner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

The young Magic forward continuing to earn Franz Wagner, Jamahl Mosley’s praise

The Orlando Magic may have fallen short in Friday night’s 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but second-year forward Tristan da Silva continues to impress both his teammates and head coach Jamahl Mosley.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 25

5 Magic Grades after loss to Hawks

The Orlando Magic vs the Atlanta Hawks came down to the wire, with the Hawks being able to squeeze out a win in Orlando. The team had many great individual performances as well as a few that left more to be desired.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 24

3 takeaways from Magic's first loss of season to Hawks

The Orlando Magic squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead Friday night, losing their first game of the season to the Atlanta Hawks 111-107. The Magic had their chances, tying it multiple times in the final minute, but were not able to close the door.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 23

Magic face 'good problem' after beating Heat

The Orlando Magic are seeing their top three players jockey for position as the team's leading scorer after beating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center in the season opener.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 22

3 takeaways from Magic's hard-fought opener vs. Heat

The Orlando Magic persevered in hard-fought battle against the Miami Heat to open the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, earning a 125-121 win. The Magic got a pair of 24-point performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner with 23 points in Desmond Bane's (regular season) Magic debut.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21

Franz Wagner Is Ready For His Breakout

After an impressive Eurobasket performance, Orlando's Franz Wagner has his eyes set on stardom. This past season was one many Magic fans wish to forget about.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21

Why the Magic could be one of the NBA's best watches

There is a lot of anticipation heading into the 2025-26 NBA season for the Orlando Magic after an injury-plagued campaign. Given their lofty expectations in a wide open East, NBA analyst and popular social media personality Rob Perez recently released his "League Pass Fun" rankings, with the Magic coming in at No.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17

Magic stars Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner ready for regular season

The Orlando Magic are a different team than they were a year ago, but the more things change, the more they stay the same. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the leaders of the team and the Magic will only go as far as they take them.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

3 takeaways from Magic's preseason finale: Wagner powers offense, more

With six days until opening night, the Orlando Magic concluded preseason Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans inside Kia Center. The Magic were still without Jalen Suggs and Mo Wagner, but had a dress rehearsal with the rest of their normal rotation players in action!

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Why the Magic's new star trio is on the rise

The Orlando Magic are entering the 2025-26 season with a new star trio of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, who the Magic acquired in a June blockbuster.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Franz Wagner continues to show out for Magic

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is going into his fifth season with the team, which could be his best yet. Wagner is coming off a EuroBasket gold medal finish with Germany this summer where he was one of the star players.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

Franz Wagner gets some respect around here, after all

As we all assume our new normal life under the siege of The Alien Wembanyama who has taken over our game as The Thompson Twins explode into the second row every other possession, let's not forget about good ol' fundamental Franz "Chef" Wagner.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

Tim Legler praises ‘really good’ Orlando Magic player who starred in EuroBasket final alongside Franz Wagner

Orlando Magic fans had a keen eye on EuroBasket 2025 because it was an important tournament for Franz Wagner. Wagner led Germany to the FIBA World Cup title two years ago, so they were looking to add more silverware this summer.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 13

Franz Wagner believes former LA Lakers player shining in EuroBasket could make NBA comeback

Franz Wagner shined in Germany’s 98-86 semifinal victory over Finland at EuroBasket 2025. The Orlando Magic forward contributed 22 points while shooting 37.5% from three-point range to help secure his country’s spot in the championship game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12

Franz Wagner On Luka Doncic’s Body Transformation

The run for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has come to an end. Doncic led Slovenia into the quarterfinals against a heavily

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

3 Franz Wagner bold predictions for Germany’s EuroBasket semifinal vs. Finland

Germany’s run at EuroBasket 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. After navigating the group phase and knockout rounds with a perfect 7-0 record, the Germans have looked like a well-oiled machine, blending NBA-level talent with relentless execution.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 10

Germany beats Doncic, Slovenia to round out EuroBasket's final four

Germany beats Luka Doncic, Slovenia to round out EuroBasket's final four

Germany overcame a second-half deficit and another scoring outburst by Luka Doncic to defeat Slovenia for a spot in the EuroBasket semifinals, writes Cesare Milanti of Eurohoops.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

3 Franz Wagner bold predictions for Germany’s EuroBasket quarterfinal vs. Slovenia

Germany has marched into the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals with supreme confidence. An undefeated 6-0 run has made them look like the most balanced and well-drilled team in the tournament, led by veterans like Dennis Schröder and rising stars like Franz Wagner.