Franz Wagner, Magic and Paolo Banchero

Franz Wagner's Growth into Magic's Top Option Is Crucial without Banchero
Franz Wagner's comfort in a leading role for the Orlando Magic is crucial to his team's prospects of staying afloat without Paolo Banchero.
Magic's Franz Wagner: Goes for 27 points in win Friday
Wagner notched 27 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 115-88 win over New Orleans. Wagner has been tasked with handling a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Paolo Banchero (oblique),
Magic lean on Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner without Paolo Banchero
Jonathan Isaac has gone through a lot both on a personal and team-wide level during his seven years in Orlando. He’s witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of life in the NBA. It’s part of the reason why the Magic forward isn’t concerned about the direction of the team following a winless 5-game trip and the loss of star forward Paolo Banchero (torn right abdominal muscle) for an indefinite
Franz Wagner stepping up as short-handed Magic face Wizards
Orlando looks for a second straight win without star Paolo Banchero when the Magic host the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
Franz Wagner’s aggressive play paces Magic in win against Pelicans amid Paolo Banchero’s absence
The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a resounding 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by a standout performance from Franz Wagner. Returning home after a winless road trip,
How Paolo Banchero is still helping Magic despite lengthy injury absence
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley discusses Paolo Banchero’s impact from the sidelines during his injury absence.
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero won’t play for a few weeks. The Magic see it as an opportunity for everyone
Paolo Banchero knew something was wrong. He was surprised to learn the extent. The Orlando Magic All-Star will miss the next ...
Magic’s Paolo Banchero sidelined indefinitely with oblique tear: How does Orlando adjust
All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, one of the NBA ’s rising stars, has suffered a torn right oblique muscle and will miss an ...
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Paolo Banchero injury update: Orlando Magic star out indefinitely with torn oblique
The Magic announced that Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right oblique in Orlando's 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on ...
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Paolo Banchero ties Magic record with a 37-point first half. He finishes with a career-high 50
Paolo Banchero tied the Orlando Magic record for points in a half on Monday night, scoring 37 in the first two quarters ...
Magic find way to win without Paolo Banchero but hard work doesn’t stop
There was a sense of relief inside Kia Center when the Magic walked off the court Friday night after snapping a 5-game losing streak with a 27-point victory against the Pelicans. No, the performance ...
Magic's rise motored by Paolo Banchero's new All-NBA 'mindset' per Jamahl Mosley
Coach Jamahl Mosley believes a new leadership "mindset" from Paolo Banchero is going to lead the Magic back to the NBA ...
Magic missing All-Star Paolo Banchero with injury, scratch starting C Wendell Carter Jr. before game
Already missing All-Star forward Paolo Banchero with an injury, the Orlando Magic scratched starting center Wendell Carter Jr ...
Paolo Banchero is finding his magic in Orlando
The Orlando Magic were coming off a 22-60 record when they won the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. With Aaron Gordon and Nikola ...
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Orlando Magic to play without forward Paolo Banchero for at least a month
The Orlando Magic will be without forward Paolo Banchero for at least a month due to a torn oblique muscle in his right side, ...