Franz Wagner Remains Out Against Hawks
4 months agoOrlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain sidelined for the seventh game in a row on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. A sprained right ankle suffered on Jan. 3 continues to keep Wagner out, and it remains unclear if he is practicing in any capacity. The versatile Wagner hopes to return when Orlando returns from a four-game road trip on Friday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. With Gary Harris (calf) joining Wagner on the shelf, Chuma Okeke is a candidate to stay in head coach Jamahl Mosley's starting lineup alongside Caleb Houstan on Wednesday. Since neither forward has particularly benefitted from Wagner's absence, the Magic will continue to lean on Paolo Banchero as their top playmaker and creator. Over Banchero's last seven games since Jan. 7, the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year is collecting 27.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.9 three-pointers in 38.7 minutes per contest.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com