Franz Wagner Suffers Leg Injury Scare in Magic Win

The young star returned to the game after hyperextending his left leg.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:24am

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered an apparent leg injury during his team's 132-120 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Wagner went down grabbing his left knee in the third quarter but was able to return to the game and finish with 17 points.

Why it matters

Wagner is a rising star for the Magic and any significant injury would be a major setback for the team. The Magic are hoping to build around Wagner and fellow young talent Paolo Banchero, so his health is crucial to their long-term success.

The details

With about two minutes left in the third quarter, Wagner attempted a steal and went down grabbing his left knee. He was escorted to the locker room but was able to return to the game. After the win, Wagner told reporters he had hyperextended his left leg 'a little bit' but felt normal enough to play the rest of the game.

  • The injury occurred with about 2 minutes left in the third quarter on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Wagner returned to the game and finished playing 22 minutes total.

The players

Franz Wagner

A 24-year-old forward for the Orlando Magic who is considered a rising star in the NBA.

Orlando Magic

An NBA team based in Orlando, Florida that is rebuilding around young talent like Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.

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What they’re saying

“I hyperextended my leg a little bit. So, not the best feeling in the world. Pretty quickly though it all felt normal and we checked everything.”

— Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic Forward

What’s next

The Magic will monitor Wagner's condition and provide updates on the severity of the injury in the coming days.

The takeaway

While the injury scare was concerning, Wagner's ability to return to the game and his positive postgame comments suggest the issue may not be serious. The Magic will be relieved if their young star avoids a long-term injury as they continue to build around him and Paolo Banchero.