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Orlando Magic Injury Update
Magic star Franz Wagner exits season opener after shoulder injury.
In brief
Magic star Franz Wagner exits season opener after shoulder injury. Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner won't play in season opener due to shoulder injury. Originally reported by Orlando Magic On SI.
Wagner exits game
Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner left the game after 19 minutes with right shoulder soreness during Friday's preseason finale.
Multiple injuries
Jase Richardson and Noah Penda also left with back and hamstring injuries respectively during Friday's game.
Penda out for time
Magic will be without Noah Penda for the foreseeable future due to his injury.
Wagner evaluation
Team will continue to evaluate Franz Wagner's right shoulder leading up to Wednesday's season opener.
Richardson status
Jase Richardson is listed as day-to-day with low back soreness according to Orlando Sentinel's Jason Beede.
Wagner's stats
Wagner finished with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting with six rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Wagner's injury history
Wagner missed 22 games with an oblique injury in 2024-25 and 48 games last year with a nagging ankle injury.
da Silva as backup
Tristan da Silva would be the favorite to enter starting lineup if Wagner misses Wednesday's opener.
da Silva stats
da Silva averaged 16.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting in preseason with 37.8 percent from 3-point range.
The short version
Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner won't play in season opener due to shoulder injury.
