Franz Wagner posts 23-13-9 line in Magic win over Knicks

Wagner's 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists on Sunday delivered 49.1 fantasy points and signal elevated usage with Paolo Banchero sidelined.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026 · Updated October 26, 2026

Franz Wagner recorded 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists on Sunday, October 25, as the Magic defeated the Knicks 111-102. He started and played 37 minutes, shooting 9-for-23 from the field and 5-for-5 from the line with no threes, no steals, no blocks and three turnovers.

The line produced 49.1 fantasy points against 33.9 a game over last season (34 games), driven by more minutes and shot attempts than usual. Wagner's usage rate sits at 31.8 per cent through three games this season, well above his baseline, making him a strong play in both nine-category leagues and points formats while Banchero remains out.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Franz Wagner

Wagner averaged 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes a game last season (34 games), so Sunday's 13 rebounds and nine assists represent significant jumps in both categories. He has produced 21.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 33.3 minutes a game through three outings this season, with his elevated counting stats tied to the additional playmaking responsibility in Banchero's absence. The shooting efficiency remains modest at 52.1 per cent true shooting, but the volume and usage keep his fantasy output strong.

Wagner ranks 63rd overall with a nine-category value of 0.07 and projects for 33.6 fantasy points a game. Orlando has one game left this week, on Sunday, giving him one more chance to deliver before the schedule goes dark. His archetype as a heliocentric creator fits the current role perfectly, and managers in both formats should keep him active while the usage stays high.

What to do

• Start Wagner in all formats for Sunday's game and beyond while his usage rate remains elevated.

• Expect Wagner's rebounds and assists to stay well above his baseline as long as Banchero is sidelined.

• Monitor Orlando's schedule after this week, as the Magic have no games scheduled next week.

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