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,

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

Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.

The Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks square off Wednesday night in Fiserv Forum. Here's the latest on player health and status for each team.

The Bucks are 16-14 against conference opponents. Milwaukee is seventh in the Eastern ... day to day (back), Franz Wagner: out (oblique), Moritz Wagner: out for season (knee).

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.

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks host the Orlando Magic ... out (back), Goga Bitadze: day to day (hip), Franz Wagner: out (oblique), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: day to day (knee), Moritz Wagner ...

The Magic will host conference foe Milwaukee. Friday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

Rivers spent three seasons navigating the NBA gauntlet peppered with Embiid health issues. The former MVP has only played in 13 of the Sixers’ 41 games.

James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the first game between the teams at Inglewood,

On paper, Orlando has the opportunity to string wins together in the time leading up to the NBA All-Star break against below .500 teams.