Overview
- Coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner has resumed light on-court work with some contact plus cardio and conditioning, and he was ruled out for his 15th straight game before Friday’s loss to the 76ers.
- Moe Wagner is taking contact in controlled 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 sessions and is described as slowly working his way back roughly a year after left ACL surgery.
- No timetable has been set, and Mosley noted decisions will hinge on how each player responds to workdays, leaving their status for Thursday’s Berlin game and the Jan. 18 London game uncertain.
- Without Franz, Orlando entered Friday at 7-7 and has alternated results, with additional absences such as Jalen Suggs contributing to inconsistent rotations and opportunities for young reserves.
- Around the Southeast, the Wizards listed Trae Young out with a right quad contusion and a right MCL sprain, the Hornets adjusted LaMelo Ball’s role to manage minutes, and Will Weaver is in advanced talks to coach the Brisbane Bullets.