Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level before he tore his right oblique on Dec. 6. Before Orlando's loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team changed his status on the injury repor

Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed.

Fourth-year Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since Dec. 6, 2024 with a torn right oblique.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – When news of Franz Wagner's torn right oblique first came down, his Orlando Magic were finally finding their footing. Despite losing All-Star teammate Paolo Banchero to the same injury a month prior, they'd gone 13-7 in his absence.

Prior to his low back injury, Suggs averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.47 steals during 29.0 minutes in 34 starts.

Despite a positive outlook, Wagner will miss the most games of his career. He’d missed just 15 in his first three seasons.

The Orlando Magic's highest-paid players include those who have the most NBA experience on the roster. The team has a 2024-25 payroll of more than $150 million, according to Basketball Reference. That total includes 15 players and excludes the Magic's two players on two-way contracts.

Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.

The Orlando Magic are set to upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status, signaling his return and boosting the team's outlook for the season.

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