Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed.

Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level before he tore his right oblique on Dec. 6. Before Orlando's loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team changed his status on the injury repor

Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about how Paolo Banchero has been doing in the week he's been back on the court and what the Magic need to do until Franz Wagner and others return from injury.

Orlando Magic F Franz Wagner (torn right oblique) has started contact work and is ramping up towards a return. @CassidyHubbarth on the ESPN broadcast said she’s told Magic are hopeful he could be back within the next 7-10 days. Franz was recently elevated in his injury status

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.

Fourth-year Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since Dec. 6, 2024 with a torn right oblique.

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

Wagner (oblique) has been cleared to resume taking contact, and the Magic are hopeful that he'll be ready to make his return to game action in 7-to-10 days, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports. Wagner has been sidelined since Dec.

Magic forward Paolo Banchero writes on Instagram: “A look at how my season been going. The wait is almost over.” pic.x.com/MOvJ5PIKfpSource: Twitter @therealBeede What’s the

When asked after practice Wednesday whether or not it would be a challenge to re-integrate All-Star forward Paolo Banchero ... to be playing alongside Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs ...

In his first NBA season, Paolo Banchero was named Kia Rookie of the Year. In his second NBA season, he earned an All-Star selection while leading the Magic to their first Playoff appearance since 2019-20.