Germany’s basketball star Franz Wagner will be missing from the Orlando Magic in the NBA for the time being, but has not suffered the serious knee injury that was feared.
An MRI scan revealed that the 24-year-old had sprained his left ankle, his club said. His return depends on how he responds to treatment. NBA expert Shams Charania wrote on X that such an injury usually results in a downtime of two to four weeks.
Injury in the away game at the New York Knicks
Franz Wagner can therefore continue to hope to play against the NBA in the NBA game in his hometown of Berlin on January 15, 2026 Memphis Grizzlies to be able to accrue. The world and European champion sustained the injury in the away game New York Knicks moved in on Sunday. After a foul by compatriot Ariel Hukporti, Wagner twisted his left leg and had to leave the field limping and supported by two people.
There were fears that the 24-year-old, like his brother Moritz, might have torn his cruciate ligament last season. This would very likely have been the end of Franz Wagner’s season.
Moritz Wagner before comeback
It is still unclear whether Moritz Wagner will be at the game in Berlin. The 28-year-old is about to make a comeback after his serious injury.
Franz Wagner is having a strong season in the NBA so far. After playing a major role in the German national team winning the European Championship title in Riga in September, he was also one of the top performers in the Magic team and has so far averaged 22.7 points per game.