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January 16, 2026
Just misses double-double in return
Wagner (ankle) chipped in 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over the Grizzlies in Berlin.
Analysis
Wagner, who had been out since Dec. 9 due to a sprained left ankle, returned to action in his hometown and delivered a strong performance. The nine boards tied his season high, and he didn't operate with much of a playing-time restriction, as his 27 minutes weren't far off his season-long average (33.1 per game). The 24-year-old forward also played alongside his older brother for the first time in 2025-26, as Moritz Wagner made his return Sunday from a more than year-long absence due to a torn ACL.
January 14, 2026
Cleared to play in Germany
Wagner (ankle) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report for Thursday's game against Memphis in Berlin.
Analysis
Wagner hasn't played since suffering a sprained left ankle Dec. 7, missing 16 straight games. The Magic kept updates on the star forward's rehab program close to the vest, but it always sounded like he was eyeing a return to the lineup Thursday in his native Germany. Wagner will likely face restrictions during his first week back in action, but the only time he has played fewer than 30 minutes this season was the game he got injured.
January 10, 2026
Not playing Sunday
Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis
Wagner's absence will extend to 16 games Sunday as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain that he suffered against the Knicks on Dec. 7. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Grizzlies, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return. Tristan da Silva (back) and Noah Penda should continue to see elevated roles for as long as Wagner is sidelined.
