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NBA’s First Regular-Season Game in Germany: Magic vs. Grizzlies in Berlin

Franz Wagner says he plans to play in his hometown following an ankle sprain.

Overview

  • Tipoff is set for Thursday, January 15 at 20:00 in Berlin’s Uber Arena, with coverage on Amazon Prime from 19:30 and on NBA League Pass.
  • Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner looked good in recent contact work and the team will gauge his response before finalizing his minutes.
  • Moritz Wagner is expected to feature after returning Sunday from a year-long ACL layoff, and teammate Tristan da Silva is also available.
  • Demand far exceeded supply, with 450,000 registrations for Berlin and London sales; remaining standard seats were listed around €410 and AXS resale offers started near €253, while the official public viewing was sold out.
  • Media in Germany report the NBA is working with FIBA toward a Europe-based initiative as early as October 2027, and Franz Wagner urged building on Europe’s basketball traditions and youth development.