Franz Wagner posts 15 assists in Magic loss to Suns

Fantasy basketball: Wagner's 15-assist night stands well above his baseline, but the 38 minutes and 13 shots are normal for him and his 15 points sit below…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 6, 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026

Franz Wagner posted 15 points, eight rebounds, 15 assists, four steals and no threes on 7-of-13 shooting and 1-of-4 from the stripe across 38 minutes as a starter in Orlando's 117-104 loss to Phoenix on Thursday, November 5.

The 15 assists are a huge spike from his 7.6 average over his previous 7 games, but his 38 minutes and 13 field goal attempts sit right in line with his normal workload. His 15 points and 50.3 per cent true shooting lag his usual production, and the zero threes mark his third such game this season. The night delivered 53.1 fantasy points in default points scoring and strong category value in a nine-category format on the back of the assists and steals, though the scoring and free throw efficiency drag on his 1.21 nine-category value for the season.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Franz Wagner

Wagner has now averaged 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists across eight games this season, working a 30.1 per cent usage rate as Orlando's primary creator. He entered this game averaging 20.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 0.9 steals over his previous 7 games, so the 15-assist explosion represents a huge passing night while the 15 points trail his baseline. The four steals are his highest total this season.

Wagner projects for 39.1 fantasy points in default points leagues and ranks 42nd overall with his heliocentric creator profile. Orlando have one game left this week, on Thursday. Hold him as a top-50 nine-category and points-league asset whose minutes, shots and playmaking role remain secure even when the assist totals regress to his eight per game season average.

What to do

• Keep Wagner active in all formats with Orlando's final game of the week on Thursday.

• Do not expect 15 assists again, but his 8.5 per game average and 30.1 per cent usage anchor his fantasy value.

• Accept the low three-point volume (0.9 per game) and middling efficiency (50.3 per cent true shooting) as the cost of his workload.

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