Magic: Franz Wagner ruled out of returning with sprained ankle

Wagner suffered a sprained left ankle just 20 seconds into Friday’s game and was eventually ruled out of returning.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic rookie Franz Wagner on Friday suffered a sprained left ankle early versus the Toronto Raptors and was eventually ruled out of returning to the contest.

Wagner suffered the injury just 20 seconds into the game after defending a shot attempt by Scottie Barnes. Wagner appeared to have his left foot caught up under Barnes’ foot and hit the ground in discomfort. He went back to the locker room for evaluation and would not return.

Afterward, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley did not have an update on Wagner. The team is going to see how Wagner feels on Saturday and will then formulate a plan for his recovery.

Wagner entered the contest as one of six players in the NBA to appear in every game to this point of the season, and one of just three to start in each contest. Mosley, at shootaround on Friday, commended Wagner and the work put in this season to stay ready to play each night.

The eighth pick has emerged as one of the top first-year players this season.

Wagner is averaging 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 46.8% shooting from the field in 78 games. He leads the rookie class in total scoring and field goals while he has scored the most points in a game this season (38) by a first-year player.

Orlando plays next on Sunday versus the New York Knicks. The team will certainly hold out hope the injury to Wagner is not serious and that he can return to play at some point over the final four games of the season.

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