The Orlando Magic are set to upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status, signaling his return and boosting the team's outlook for the season.

Franz Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level when he tore his right oblique in early December. It was the first major injury of his career, but, compared to seeing his brother (and Orlando Magic teammate),

Although Franz Wagner remains out entering Wednesday’s contest at Milwaukee, the Magic upgraded his injury description from “torn right abdominal muscle” to “return to competition reconditioning” Tuesday afternoon,

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since Dec. 6, 2024 with a torn right oblique. Though Wagner remains out, the team is expected to upgrade Wagner's injury designation to "return to competition reconditioning" on Tuesday.