Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is one of the better European players in the NBA. Last September, he led the German national team to a 2023 FIBA World Cup title. During the tournament, many people noticed the vast difference in how Team USA plays compared to teams from Europe.
Orlando Magic were dealt with bad news as the team's star, Franz Wagner, was forced to leave the game against the Sacramento Kings early. The German forward injured his ankle while defending a drive in the first quarter, and his night ended after playing for only 5 minutes. Wagner left the court with the help of the Magic staff and was visibly limping. There's no injury update at the moment.
For the 13th consecutive season, the US sports giant -- ESPN -- has unveiled its NBA player ranking, showcasing the Top 100 players in the premier basketball league worldwide. The NBArank panel, an assembly of nearly 150 reporters, editors, producers, and analysts, was tasked with ranking players based on their anticipated contributions for the sole upcoming season, 2023-24.
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is one of the better European players in the NBA. Last September, he led the German national team to a 2023 FIBA World Cup title. During the tournament, many people noticed the vast difference in how Team USA plays compared to teams from Europe.
Orlando Magic were dealt with bad news as the team's star, Franz Wagner, was forced to leave the game against the Sacramento Kings early. The German forward injured his ankle while defending a drive in the first quarter, and his night ended after playing for only 5 minutes. Wagner left the court with the help of the Magic staff and was visibly limping. There's no injury update at the moment.
For the 13th consecutive season, the US sports giant -- ESPN -- has unveiled its NBA player ranking, showcasing the Top 100 players in the premier basketball league worldwide. The NBArank panel, an assembly of nearly 150 reporters, editors, producers, and analysts, was tasked with ranking players based on their anticipated contributions for the sole upcoming season, 2023-24.
How much positivity can you get from a night that nearly turned into a nightmare, with your leader missing 22 field goals? Look at this German national team. At one point, it felt like watching a ship sinking with Dennis Schroder at the helm.
Franz Wagner had missed four games before the clash against Latvia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He was dealing with an ankle injury he picked up in the very first game of the tournament. Despite the setback, Wagner proved why he is an NBA player. He led the team both in scoring and rebounds on a day when Dennis Schroder had arguably the worst game of his career.
Franz Wagner made his return and helped Germany to stay perfect in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after a big 4th quarter performance against Latvia. Gordon Herbert's squad beat Latvia 81-79 (13-16, 23-18, 26-25, 19-20) and advanced to the semifinal, in which it will face Team USA.
Germany welcomed the long-awaited news that the team's star, Franz Wagner, will make his return to the lineup. German Basketball Federation officially confirmed that Wagner will be available in the quarterfinal matchup against Latvia.
Franz Wagner has been out due to injury since his very first game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Now, hope appears that he might return to the court. Before Tuesday, the German forward practiced individually but did not join the team in group practice. On Tuesday, Wagner was featured in five-on-five action for the first time since the injury.
The Germany national team has headed from Okinawa to Manila and held their first practice session at the Mall of Asia Arena, which will also serve as the venue for the final phase of the FIBA World Cup 2023. Germany coach Gordon Herbert opted for a shootaround, letting his players feel comfortable with the new gym. Guys were throwing shots in tune with the rhythm of Dennis Schroder's music.
German national team prepares for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Second Round matchup against Georgia, but still can't fully rely on its star Franz Wagner. Germany's head coach, Gordon Herbert, gave a short update on the 22-year-old, saying that the final decision will be made on a game day.
After sitting out Germany's win vs. Australia in Game Day 2, Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will also miss the last First Round match against Finland due to an ankle injury on Tuesday.
Germany national team star Franz Wagner is doing better, but he is still doubtful for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup game against Finland, head coach Gordon Herbert confirmed. "He's getting better," Herbert said after Germany's practice. "He's shooting, he's running, so we have to see what's the situation tomorrow. I'd say it's 50/50 [of him playing]."
Franz Wagner is out for tonight's Germany vs. Australian Boomers game in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN. Orlando Magic forward suffered an ankle setback during the World Cup opening win against Japan on Friday.
German Basketball Federation released an official injury update regarding Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, who suffered an ankle setback during the FIBA World Cup 2023 opening win against Japan on Friday. "The medical staff is intensively caring for Franz Wagner. An exact diagnosis is not yet possible due to the pending imaging. His status is day-to-day," the announcement reads.
Orlando Magic wing Franz Wagner contributed 10 points to Germany's winning effort in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 opener against Japan. Unfortunately, his performance was cut short due to an ankle roll.
The Memphis Grizzlies have targeted Franz Wagner in recent months, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Grizzlies have been actively pursuing wing players, and in the past, they attempted to acquire Mikal Bridges leading up to the February trade deadline, per the same report. Memphis recently added Marcus Smart to the roster after a three-team trade.
Since the inaugural FIBA Basketball World Cup in 1950, just 15 national teams have reached the podium. Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Soviet Union, Spain, Turkey, and the USA are the only countries to clinch at least one top-three finish.
International basketball could be about to see how strong and impactful the Wagner brothers' one-two punch is for Germany when the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is staged later this year. Each brother wants to be with Germany when they compete at the 32-team event.
The Orlando Magic have been labeled as a squad with a lot of talent in recent years, but none of them have star potential and thus couldn't add to the site in the long run. This was not the case this season, as Orlando not only drafted a player of superstar caliber with the no. 1 pick (Paolo Banchero) but also had a relatively balanced squad with many offensive options.
Dennis Schroder was excited about the poster he received on his way to the locker room after a consecutive EuroBasket win. "Deutschland, go for Gold," it said. When a few NBA players couldn't join the co-hosts of EuroBasket 2022, just surpassing the group stage sounded like a realistic goal for many German basketball fans.