Franz Wagner is also expected to rejoin soon after recovering from a left high-ankle sprain.

Before his injury, Wagner was enjoying a career year, averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over 30 appearances and was a strong contender in Sixth Man of the Year chatter.

Since joining Orlando in 2021, Wagner has been a key frontcourt rotation piece, averaging about 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 18 minutes across 241 games.

In the 2023-24 season, Wagner ramped up his workload before getting hurt, posting 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in roughly 19 minutes over 30 games as the Magic sat at 21-18 and eighth in the East.

The return timeline remains uncertain and depends on treatment response and managing durability for upcoming international games in Berlin and London.

Jalen Suggs is out for Sunday with a right knee MCL contusion, further impacting depth as Wagner nears a return.

Orlando entered the latest stretch at 7-7 at home, with injuries contributing to a pattern of alternating wins and losses.

Both Wagner brothers have been ramping up activity toward return, signaling a broader improvement in Orlando’s medical situation.

Rookies Noah Penda, Jase Richardson, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard have stepped up with sporadic contributions during the injury wave.

Coach Mosley has stressed balancing long-term health with immediate needs, even if early returns feel a bit clunky as the team gets ready for upcoming games.

Wagner’s return is viewed as a potential boost for a Magic team at roughly the season’s midpoint, still navigating injuries.

Orlando plays the Memphis Grizzlies in Wagner’s Berlin hometown and then a rematch in London on January 18, highlighting the international facet of his comeback.