Franz Wagner Still Out With Ankle Sprain
4 months agoOrlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner sprained his right ankle in last Wednesday's contest, and Friday will mark his fourth straight absence. The 22-year-old three-level scorer is averaging career-high figures in his third season with 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 85.2% shooting from the free-throw line over 34 outings as Orlando's No. 2 scoring option behind Paolo Banchero, and he would appear to be on the wrong side of questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke have been the clear fantasy beneficiaries of Wagner's absence in terms of playing time, with the former sinking multiple three-pointers for the Magic in each of his past five appearances.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com