Final Injury Report for Magic-Hornets: Will Franz Wagner, Anthony Black Play?

The Orlando Magic are on the street on Thursday night time as they journey to tackle the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Orlando enters Thursday’s sport with a 38-30 report after dropping at dwelling to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night time.

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In Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Paolo Banchero led the way in which for the Magic as he recorded 32 factors, 10 rebounds and 5 assists whereas Jalen Suggs added 14 factors, seven rebounds and 6 assists of his personal.

Now Orlando will attempt to bounce again on Thursday as they face off in opposition to the Hornets in a troublesome street matchup.

On the opposite facet, Charlotte enters Thursday’s contest with a 35-34 report after defeating the Miami Heat at dwelling on Tuesday night time.

LaMelo Ball led the way in which for the Hornets in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the sport with 30 factors, six rebounds and 13 assists whereas Coby White recorded 24 factors, three rebounds and three assists off the bench.

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While each groups wish to choose up a victory in Thursday night time’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a few of their key gamers on account of accidents.

Magic Injury Report: Will Franz Wagner, Anthony Black Play?

For the Magic, they’ve three gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Franz Wagner and Anthony Black.

Orlando has dominated out Wagner on account of left ankle damage administration, which has sidelined him since Feb. 19, and there may be nonetheless no timetable for his return.

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The Magic have additionally dominated out Black on account of a left stomach pressure as he’ll miss his seventh consecutive contest.

With each Wagner and Black nonetheless sidelined, Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter may all proceed to have bigger roles.

Jonathan Isaac has additionally been dominated out as he’ll miss his fourth straight sport on account of a left knee sprain.

Hornets Injury Report: Will Tidjane Salaun Play?

On the opposite facet, the Hornets have just one participant listed on their damage report as they’ve dominated out ahead Tidjane Salaun.

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Charlotte has dominated out Salaun on account of a left calf pressure as he’ll miss his eight consecutive contest and there may be nonetheless no timetable for his return.

With Salaun nonetheless sidelined, Grant Williams will possible proceed to have an elevated function off the bench.

Fans can catch Thursday night time’s matchup between the Magic and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 19, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.