Orlando Magic rookie Franz Wagner on Tuesday was limited to just seven minutes of action in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers after suffering sprained right ankle, the team announced.
Wagner previously suffered a sprained left ankle on Friday in a loss to the Toronto Raptors just 20 seconds into the contest. He did not play on Sunday in a loss to the New York Knicks but was cleared to return on Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.
The eighth pick logged just six minutes and 48 seconds before he came up limping after a defensive possession. He left the game and was eventually ruled out of returning for the second time in a week. Wagner recorded two points and two assists before leaving.
Wagner will be evaluated on Wednesday, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said.
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Wagner was just one of six players in the NBA to appear in every game and one of three to start in each contest prior to sitting on Sunday. With just two games remaining on the schedule, his status to close out the season is in question.
He is averaging 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 46.8% shooting from the field in 79 games. He leads the rookie class in total scoring, field goals and games played while he has scored the most points in a game this season (38) by a first-year player.
The Magic play next on Thursday on the road versus the Charlotte Hornets.
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