Magic forward Franz Wagner ties Tracy McGrady's franchise record with 25 points in the fourth quarter against the Pistons

The Orlando Magic upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status to questionable ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner is back from injury. Ahead of their Thursday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kia Center, the Magic announced Wagner will play after missing 20 games after suffering torn oblique injury on Dec. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Once again, Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner placed in the top 10 for Eastern Conference forwards. Banchero, the third-year pro who recently made his return from a 34-game absence because of a torn right oblique, maintains his fourth ...

Franz Wagner continues to write about Orlando’s history. In the 121-113 win at home against the Detroit Pistons, the German guard scored 32 points, 25 of which came in the fourth and decisive quarter.

Cunningham and Mobley were easy picks, while Siakam followed pretty quickly as the Pacers’ most important two-way player. LaVine has been one of the league’s most efficient high-volume scorers and the Bulls have been much better with him on the floor. Two Hawks would be too many, and Jalen Johnson deserves the spot a little more than Trae Young.

An oblique injury has kept Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner out since early December (he last played on Dec. 6), but it appears that a return could be so

The Orlando Magic are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but they could become even better by acquiring the Chicago Bulls' star duo via trade.

Boston and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.

Magic’s biggest stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, had an emotional message for him, dedicating their 121-113 win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, which snapped their five-game slide. “We miss you, man. I know you’re back at the crib, in that same spot on the couch,” Franz told his brother after the game.

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Franz Wagner’s Jan. 25 performance against ... The Magic currently sit at 24-23, seventh in the Eastern Conference. That puts them on track to make the postseason play-in tournament.