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Moe Wagner Set for Season Debut as Magic Host Pelicans

His comeback caps a year-long ACL recovery, with Orlando emphasizing long-term readiness despite attention on upcoming games in Berlin and London.

Dec 21, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner (21) scores a basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11)in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Magic forward Franz Wagner, who was ruled out of his 15th straight game due to a left high ankle sprain, went through shooting drills Friday morning at the AdventHealth Training Center. (Jason Beede/Orlando Sentinel)
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Overview

  • The Magic upgraded Moe Wagner to available for Sunday’s home game against the Pelicans, marking his first appearance since Dec. 21, 2024.
  • Wagner returns 13 months after MRI-confirmed ACL surgery on Jan. 8, 2025, concluding an extended rehabilitation.
  • Before the injury he averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% from three as a Sixth Man candidate, and Orlando’s bench scoring has dropped to 32.2 points per game this season from 41.5 last year.
  • Coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner has resumed limited contact work and conditioning following a left high ankle sprain, with no commitment yet for Berlin or London.
  • Orlando continues to navigate absences, with Jalen Suggs sidelined by a knee MCL bruise and Tristan Da Silva recently out with back spasms, contributing to uneven results.