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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 17 in win over Miami
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 2:36 PM
Franz Wagner posted 17 points in Sunday's win over the Heat, chipping in five rebounds, three assists and a triple across 16 minutes.
Analysis: Wagner started the inner-Floridian matchup and led his team in the scoring department despite his limited playing time. The 24-year-old forward hit 3-of-8 shots from the field but converted all 10 of his free-throw attempts. He profiles as a top-50 player in fantasy leagues this season, but his usage is a bit more of a question mark this year with the Magic trying to fit Desmond Bane into the attack. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze scores 11 points vs. Philadelphia
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:50 PM
Goga Bitadze tallied 11 points (5-of-7 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Friday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Used primarily as a reserve, Bitadze is not in a great spot to provide consistent fantasy value. However, Moritz Wagner (knee) is expected to miss the start of the regular season, and starter Wendell Carter Jr. surpassing 60 games played twice in his first seven seasons, there may be streaming opportunities for Goga. He isn't a player worth drafting, but he should remain on the radar of managers willing to select Carter in their drafts. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner struggles in first preseason action
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:46 PM
Franz Wagner shot 2-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's win over the 76ers, tallying eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Analysis: Wagner, who did not play in Orlando's preseason opener against the Heat, was in the lineup Friday night and logged 20 minutes. He looked a bit rusty, which was to be expected of a player who got some deserved time off after helping lead Germany to gold at EuroBasket. Even with the limited scoring against the 76ers, fantasy managers should not be concerned about Wagner. Tristan da Silva, who started for Franz against Miami, finished Friday's win with 12 points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in 13 minutes off the bench. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. posts 20/13/3/0/1 line vs. PHI
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:43 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. finished Friday's win over the 76ers with 20 points (6-of-8 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot.
Analysis: After playing 13 minutes in Orlando's preseason opener, Carter's workload increased to 21 minutes on Friday. And he was excellent against the 76ers, shooting efficiently while commanding the glass on both ends of the floor. Six of Carter's game-high 13 rebounds were of the offensive variety, a highly productive effort from a player who's averaged at least three offensive boards per game once in his NBA career (2019-20 in Chicago). Of course, the concern regarding Carter in fantasy basketball is his availability, as he's surpassed 60 games twice in his first seven seasons. The 2024-25 campaign was one of those, as Carter played a career-high 68 games. Fantasy managers should reap the rewards if he can match or exceed that number. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner starting Friday vs. Philadelphia
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 12:39 PM
Orlando Magic
Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start Friday's exhibition against the 76ers.
Analysis: After sitting out Orlando's preseason opener, Wagner is available and will occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup. Fellow EuroBasket champion Tristan da Silva will return to the bench. Also, with Jones continuing to start for Jalen Suggs as he works his way back from knee surgery, this could be Orlando's starting lineup for opening night. |
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Desmond Bane Bane tallies 9/6/3 in preseason debut for Magic
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 4:49 PM
Desmond Bane made his Magic debut on Saturday and contributed nine points (3-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in a 126-118 win over the Heat.
Analysis: After spending the first five seasons of his career in Memphis, Bane was dealt to the Magic this summer, and this was his first opportunity to suit up for them. He only played 13 minutes like most of the other starters, but he'll continue to be an excellent fantasy option despite the change of scenery, and he'll provide Orlando with the best spacing they've had in a while. |
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Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner (knee) remains out indefinitely
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 5:52 AM
Jason Beede
Moritz Wagner (knee) remains out indefinitely as he recovers from the ACL tear he suffered in December.
Analysis: While the Magic may be able to get Jalen Suggs back from his knee injury by opening night, Wagner is âfurther awayâ in his recovery process, according to general manager Jeff Weltman. Wagner suffered a torn left ACL just before Christmas, leaving the Magic light on post depth. Starter Wendell Carter Jr. and backup Goga Bitadze are healthy going into training camp, and the Magic added Orlando Robinson on a two-way contract. Wagner was not going to be a draftable player in most fantasy leagues if healthy, but there may have been moments when he offered streaming value based on Carter's injury history. |
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Jalen Suggs Weltman: Magic targeting opening night for Suggs
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 5:46 AM
Jason Beede
Magic general manager Jeff Weltman said Monday that the team is targeting opening night as Jalen Suggs' (knee) return date.
Analysis: Suggs underwent season-ending surgery on his left knee in March. The procedure repaired the Trochlear joint surface and removed a cartilage fragment. While expressing optimism regarding the starting point guard's recovery, Weltman acknowledged that âthere's still a long way to goâ before Suggs is cleared to play. His absence means more opportunities for Anthony Black and offseason signing Tyus Jones, with the latter being the safer fantasy option, especially if Suggs is unavailable when the season begins in October. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 18 points in EuroBasket final
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:52 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over Türkiye.
Analysis: Germany won its first EuroBasket title since 1993 on Sunday, and the players with the most NBA experience led the way. While Dennis Schröder was huge in crunch time, Wagner and Isaac Bonga (20/5/3/1/1 with four three-pointers) led the way scoring-wise and Tristan da Silva (13/4/1 with three three-pointers) stepped up with timely perimeter shooting. Wagner averaged nearly 21 points per game for the tournament, with Germany going 9-0 between the group stage and the team's knockout stage run to the title. Having firmly established himself as a key cog for the Magic, Wagner should be a popular option in fantasy drafts this fall, especially in category leagues. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner tallies 22 points, five rebounds
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 6:09 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 22 points (6-of-19 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's win over Finland.
Analysis: Wagner did not have his best day shooting the basketball, but the Orlando Magic wing still recorded his sixth 20-point game of this summer's EuroBasket. His defense was more important than his work on the offensive end of the floor, as Wagner was the primary defender of Finland's Lauri Markkanen for most of the game. Markkanen was limited to 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting, a significant factor in Germany advancing to Sunday's final. The Germans, who won their lone EuroBasket title in 1993, will face Greece or Türkiye. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner leads Germany with 23 pts Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:37 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 23 points (5-of-17 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), seven rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's EuroBasket victory over Slovenia.
Analysis: Like teammate Dennis Schröder, Wagner struggled from the field in Wednesday's quarterfinal victory. However, he got to the foul line frequently, making 13 of his 14 attempts. As a team, Germany outscored Slovenia by 10 from the charity stripe, and that proved to be the difference. Next up for Germany, considered by some to be the favorites to win EuroBasket, is surprise semifinalist Finland on Friday. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze scores 14 points before ejection Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:11 AM
Goga Bitadze finished Wednesday's EuroBasket loss to Finland with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Bitadze's EuroBasket campaign ended early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's quarterfinal defeat. He was whistled for an unsportsmanlike foul after receiving a technical earlier in the game, prompting his ejection. That was a disappointing end to the tournament for the Orlando Magic center, who played well in helping Georgia reach the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history. However, while the conclusion was suboptimal, playing well against this level of competition is something Bitadze can build on as he prepares for another season in Orlando. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner posts 16/7/5 line in blowout victory
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 5:15 AM
Franz Wagner finished with 16 points (4-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in an 85-58 win over Portugal on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner didn't have his best performance of the tournament, but it was more than enough for Germany to win this game handily. Wagner will need to have a better game on Wednesday, when they take on the winner of Italy and Slovenia. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze chips in 15/5/1/3/2 line in loss Thursday
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 5:35 AM
Goga Bitadze finished with 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in an 84-76 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Bitadze has played well for Georgia during EuroBasket, with averages of 18.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocks per game. He'll continue to play a reserve role behind Wendell Carter Jr. for the Magic this upcoming season, but performances like this are encouraging for his long-term value. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 23 points in rout of Finland
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 9:24 AM
Franz Wagner accounted for 23 points (7-of-13 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over Finland.
Analysis: Due to the team's astronomical point differential, Germany likely would have finished atop Group B at EuroBasket even with a loss to Finland. Wagner and his teammates left no doubt, taking care of business in an actual road game (Finland was the Group B host). He only played 20 minutes in Wednesday's 91-61 victory, with Dennis Schröder (16/7/9/0/1 with two three-pointers) logging 29 minutes and Tristan da Silva (11/4/0/1/2 with two three-pointers) 25. From this point onward, the competition will become more challenging for Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champions, as the Round of 16 awaits. |
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Tristan da Silva Tristan da Silva goes off for game-high 25 points
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 5:30 AM
Tristan da Silva finished Monday's rout of Great Britain with 25 points (10-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring seven points or less in each of Germany's first three games at EuroBasket, da Silva got hot against an overmatched Great Britain squad on Monday. The Orlando Magic wing shot 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and was perfect from two, leading the way offensively with Dennis Schröder (19/2/5/1 with two three-pointers) and Franz Wagner (18/1/10/1 with three three-pointers) also hitting double figures. Da Silva may get most of his scoring opportunities as a catch-and-shoot option in Orlando next season, so the three-point shooting is noteworthy, especially after he shot 33.5 percent from deep as a rookie. |
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Goga Bitadze Bitadze scores 22 points in loss to Italy
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:34 AM
Goga Bitadze led Georgia with 22 points (9-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, three blocks, one three-pointer and five turnovers in a 78-62 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Analysis: Georgia moves to 1-1 in EuroBasket with this loss to Italy, but that hasn't prevented Bitadze from having success in the tournament. He has 37 points and three triples through two games, and he'll continue to carry the offensive load for Georgia. Bitadze likely won't see this much usage for Orlando next season, but he'll be an effective reserve with streaming upside. |
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Franz Wagner Wagner pours in 24/7/4/3 line vs. Lithuania
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:29 AM
Franz Wagner finished with 24 points (9-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and two three-pointers against Lithuania on Saturday.
Analysis: Wagner is averaging 22.3 points through the first three games of EuroBasket, and no team has come close to beating Germany. Wagner, who should be in for a big season for the Magic, is having plenty of success in this tournament. He also hit two triples in this game after only hitting one in their first two; if Wagner is able to improve his deep-range shooting, he could make his first All-Star appearance. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner drops 21 in blowout victory
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 6:19 AM
Franz Wagner finished Friday's blowout win over Sweden with 21 points, three rebounds, a steal, a block and a triple across 23 minutes.
Analysis: Like his teammate Dennis Schroder (23 points), Wagner finished with at least 20 points in consecutive Eurobasket contests. The dynamic duo are the reason why Germany is one of the favorites to win Eurobasket 2025, and more performances like this are likely on the horizon. |
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Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze tallies 15 points, five rebounds
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 5:20 AM
Goga Bitadze finished Thursday's EuroBasket win over Spain with 15 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Bitadze was one of five players to score in double figures as George knocked off reigning EuroBasket champions Spain in the group play opener for both teams. While he hit a crucial fourth-quarter three-pointer (followed by a ) to help the Georgians pull away, the Orlando Magic center was especially impactful on the offensive glass. Four of Bitadze's five rebounds were of the offensive variety, and George finished with 16 offensive boards as a team. By comparison, Spain grabbed 18 defensive rebounds. Bitadze is another example of a player who will receive more opportunities with his national team than his NBA squad, as he'll come off the bench in Orlando. However, in the past, he has been an effective streamer for stretches when the Magic were without Wendell Carter Jr. |
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