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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.

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EuroBasket news: Dennis Schroder, Franz Wagner lead Germany to final for 1st time in 20 years

Germany secured its first EuroBasket Final appearance in more than two decades after defeating Finland 98-96 in a closely contested semifinal at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket.

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.

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Knicks Must Be Cautious of Rising East Contender

The New York Knicks are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but their road to the NBA Finals won't be easy. The Knicks shouldn't have to deal

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 11

Franz Wagner comments on what it was like to face ‘brand-new’ Luka Doncic, not what Lakers fans might want to hear

One of the major topics surrounding Luka Doncic this summer focused on his body transformation. Luka Doncic appears smaller and looks fit, shocking some Los Angeles Lakers fans.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Franz Wagner Reacts To Luka Doncic's Body Transformation After Germany Upsets Slovenia At EuroBasket

Slovenia got a major upset in the quarter finals at EuroBasket after they lost to FIBA World Cup champions Germany 91-99. It is an upset because, despite Germany being the champions, Luka Doncic was playing like the best player of the tournament and looked like a favorite to win it all with his national team.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7

Five standout players from first EuroBasket knockout games

The first four games of the Round of 16 knockout phase at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 are in the books, and there were several standout performances.

Kristaps Porzingis has shown Celtics fans what they're missing

Nikola Jokic, Serbia eliminated by Finland, Lauri Markkanen in upset

Turkey, Germany both advance to the EuroBasket quarterfinals

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 6

Franz Wagner leads Germany into EuroBasket quarterfinals after dramatic late surge

Germany punched its ticket to the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals with an 85-58 win over Portugal on Saturday in Riga, riding a late surge to secure the result.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Magic stars Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner ‘ready to make their mark,’ per assistant coach

With the 2025-26 NBA season just 50 days away, the Orlando Magic are preparing to build on their growing momentum in the Eastern Conference. Assistant coach God Shammgod, who joined the team earlier this summer, believes the franchise’s young core, led by star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, is prepared to take another significant step.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 2

Forgotten Toronto Raptors champion has more points than Nikola Jokic and Franz Wagner at EuroBasket 2025

The NBA is now so global that many of the league’s best players are not from the United States. Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Luka Doncic (Slovenia), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada) were all born elsewhere.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 31

Orlando Magic Forward Franz Wagner Tabbed For Bold Accomplishment

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is going into this season with something to prove in his fifth year in the NBA. Wagner, 24, has gotten better every year he's been in the league, going from averaging 15.2 points to 24.2 points in a span of four seasons.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 30

EuroBasket: Germany Advances First With Big Help From NBA Players

Overseas at EuroBasket, three NBA players helped Germany become the first team to qualify for the knockout round this summer. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder is currently teamed up with an Orlando Magic duo that consists of Franz Wagner and Tristan Da Silva.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 30

Franz Wagner’s Magic teammate delivers standout performance in Georgia’s loss to Italy

After helping Georgia stun Spain in their EuroBasket 2025 opener, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze continued to impress with a strong individual performance despite his team’s 78-62 loss to Italy in Group C play on Saturday.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 27

Magic's Franz Wagner Stars As Germany Wins FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Opener

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 is underway with several current and former Orlando Magic standouts in the mix. Magic forward Franz Wagner took the floor for Germany in its tournament opener in Tampere, Finland.

'Most Tough to Guard When They’re Passing': Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic Get High Praise From Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner and Germany look to extend their 2023 FIBA World Cup success during this new quest to reign supreme in the 2025 EuroBasket Although the powerhouse known as Team USA won’t be an opponent to worry about, Wagner will still have to go against some of the NBA’s best.

'Got to Be Ready for a Physical Fight': Franz Wagner Describes What It’s Like to Play Against Giannis Antetokounmpo

EuroBasket 2025 is set to begin in two days and fans will get to witness some of the world’s best fighting for the trophy. Team Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, is the favorite, but there are plenty of strong teams that could make a run at the gold medal, including Germany, France and Greece.