Magic's Moritz Wagner: Another efficient scoring output
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Wagner scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and added four rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
Wednesday night was Wagner's 10th straight game scoring at least 10 points, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks over 20.0 minutes in that span. He has had only three games this season in which he hasn't scored in double figures. His presence as a reliable scorer off the bench has been integral to the Magic's success, and his role as that spark plug is likely to remain constant throughout the season.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Impressive off bench Friday
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Wagner registered 27 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Friday's 113-96 win over the Celtics.
Wagner delivered a season-high scoring mark, and the big man continues to make an impact off the bench even on games where Wendell Carter (finger) is not available. Wagner has scored in double digits in his last five games and in all but one of his last 13 contests, so his role as a steady contributor for the Magic -- despite his bench role -- is all but settled. He's averaging 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in November.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Provides spark off bench in win
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Wagner posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 victory over Indiana.
Wagner led all Magic bench players in scoring while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a road victory. Wagner has posted 15 or more points in four contests this season, including in two of his last five appearances.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Double-digit scoring in loss
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Wagner ended Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Nets with 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes.
Wagner continues to play meaningful minutes off the bench, scoring in double figures for the seventh consecutive game. Despite the consistent offensive production, his playing time is hovering around 20 minutes per night, capping his overall fantasy appeal. Until Wendell Carter (finger) returns, Wagner should be considered a viable streaming option for anyone needing a cheap offensive-minded center.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Delivers in larger role
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Wagner accumulated 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-102 loss to the Mavericks.
Wagner played a season-high 26 minutes, splitting center duties with Goga Bitadze while Orlando used only nine players Monday. Wagner has a tendency to gobble usage when on the court as evidenced by his per-36 minute averages of 21.4 points and 8.6 rebounds.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Excels off the bench
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Wagner had 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 victory over the Lakers.
Wagner's role remained the same despite Wendell Carter missing his first game with a fractured finger. Carter is facing a multi-week absence, setting the stage for Wagner and Goga Bitadze -- who started Saturday -- to fill the void at center. Wagner connected on 62.7 percent of his two-point attempts in 19.5 minutes per game last season, which ranked in the 68th percentile among bigs. He's capable of delivering in a larger role.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Posts 17 points form bench
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Wagner logged 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 102-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Wendell Carter appeared to struggle against Deandre Ayton, which gave Wagner extra time on the floor. Wagner logged only two points in the opener, but with Carter's shot running cold to begin the season, the 2018 first-round pick could see a significant uptick in minutes.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Impressive off bench Tuesday
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Wagner posted 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 16 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 104-92 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Wagner showed off in a big way here, but he's slated to open the season as the backup to Wendell Carter. Wagner is also capable of playing power forward, so his versatility could help him carve out a sizable bench role. He is averaging 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game in the preseason.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Returning to Orlando
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The Magic re-signed Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wagner is set to stay in Orlando for at least two more seasons after spending the last two years with the franchise. Wagner averaged 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.5 minutes across 57 games in 2022-23.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Out again
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wagner's absence will be his second straight to close out the season. The big man finishes his season with averages of 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.9 triples across 19.5 minutes in 57 games.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Officially out
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets.
After being upgraded from out to questionable earlier Friday, Wagner has now been ruled out again. He'll miss his first contest since March 19, and his last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Miami.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Upgraded to questionable
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Wagner (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.
Wagner was initially ruled out Friday but will now have a chance to suit up, along with several of his teammates who were also upgraded to questionable. The 25-year-old has played double-digit minutes in six of his last eight appearances, averaging 7.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Out Friday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out of Friday's contest against Brooklyn.
Wagner played in the first leg of the Magic's back-to-back, but he'll miss the second leg as he deals with a right ankle sprain. Expect Bol Bol and Goga Bitadze to both see increased minutes against the Nets. Wagner's final chance to return to the court will be Sunday against Miami.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Moves into starting lineup
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Wagner will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
The Magic are resting their entire starting lineup, so Wagner will be joined by Jalen Suggs, Caleb Houstan, Bol Bol and Chuma Okeke in the first five for Orlando's final home game of the 2022-23 campaign. Across 17 starts this season, Wagner has averaged 14.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals with 52/33/86 shooting splits.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Scores 12 points in limited action
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Wagner ended with 12 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 119-106 victory over the Nets.
Wagner continues to supply quality offensive production in limited action. He's scored at least 10 points in three straight games, despite not playing more than 17 minutes in any of those contests. During that stretch, he's averaging 12.7 points while shooting 52.4 percent from the field.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Instant offense off bench Tuesday
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Wagner finished Tuesday's 122-112 win over Washington with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds across 14 minutes off the bench.
The fifth-year center didn't get onto the court at all in the last two games, but he took full advantage of his opportunities Tuesday with some impressive per-minute production. Wagner showed he can provide useful numbers while Wendell Carter was on the shelf, but in his current role, he's a risky fantasy option.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Back to bench
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Wagner will return to the bench Saturday against Miami, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
This was an expected move from Orlando with Wendell Carter (hip) returning from a three-game absence. Wagner was a quality streaming option in Carter's absence, scoring in double-digits in all three games with a healthy supply of rebounds and steals.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Another strong outing sans Carter
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Wagner totaled 18 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 134-123 loss to the Bucks.
With Wendell Carter (hip) sidelined again, Wagner drew a second straight start and posted a well-rounded outing versus Milwaukee. The Michigan product has scored in double figures in three consecutive appearances and is averaging 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 assists in 23.3 minutes during that stretch.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Starting Sunday
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Wagner will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Portland, with Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) unavailable.
Wagner has played well in a starting role this season, owning averages of 13.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 triples, 1.0 steal and just 1.6 turnovers per contest on 51.5 percent shooting from the field and 91.3 percent at the stripe, so he makes for an attractive streaming option.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Gets extra minutes Monday
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Wagner provided 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes off the bench in Monday's 101-93 win over the Pelicans.
Wagner cleared the 20-minute mark for the second game in a row, though starting center Wendell Carter's early foul trouble in both contests played a significant factor in Wagner received extra playing time. Prior to the last two games, Carter hadn't played fewer than 29 minutes in any of his eight appearances in February, so fantasy managers shouldn't count on Wagner sustaining his recent uptick in minutes. Wagner continues to look like a more reliable option in 14- or 16-team category leagues rather than shallower formats.
