Magic’s Franz Wagner to make preseason debut, Terrence Ross to start vs. Spurs – Leading Eagle

of orlando magic There were two lineup shakeups for Thursday’s preseason matchup at the San Antonio Spurs.

Two-year forward Franz Wagner Was available against Spurs Terrence Ross Transferred to the starting lineup.

Wagner completes 2021-22 All-Rookie First Team selection 4th place in Rookie of the Year voting (2 votes for 3rd place) Given to Toronto Raptors forward Scotty Barnes, Magic loses to Memphis Grizzlies in preseason opener on Monday.

he started together Wendell Carter Jr. When Paolo Banchero, No. 1 pick in June’s NBA Draftfor the first time on the frontcourt.

“We have players who can defend multiple positions, but also three young players who can make great decisions,” coach Jamal Mosley said after Thursday’s shootaround. “They are all ball movers. They know where the players are on the floor and they are happy to pass them.

Wagner, Bunchero and Carter are potential long-term Magic starting frontcourt players.

“The sky is the limit,” Carter said of the trio. “Franz is a player who plays right. He plays to win. It’s really easy to play with Franz. is an extraordinary player and plays to win.”

Ross started instead cole anthonywas available from the bench, with Jalen Suggs in the backcourt. Mobamba In Wagner’s absence, he was able to come off the bench after starting against Memphis.

“Terence was great,” Mosley said. “For these young people, he is a true professional. The team should respect him and respect him, so he opens the floor. His voice was great. His actions followed his voice.” rice field.”

Markelle Fultz (left big toe fracture) Gary Harris (left knee rehabilitation), Jonathan Isaac (left knee rehab) and Admiral Schofield (left knee bruise) remain absent.

The Magic will monitor Wagner’s preseason workload after a month-long summer run with Germany’s men’s national basketball team, which includes playing in friendly matches, 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup qualifiers and EuroBasket 2022. I’m here. It will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin on the 18th.

Wagner averaged 15.2 points, 4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26.6 minutes (9 games) for Eurobasket.

Orlando wraps up a two-game series on Friday against the Mavericks in Dallas.

“I’m sure he’s back on the right track,” Mosley told the Orlando Sentinel. “This is what happens [about] How his body reacts to the first game above all else.

The Magic wraps up the preseason with a home game against the Grizzlies (October 11) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (October 14).

This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.comEmail Khobi Prices khprice@orlandosentinel.com Or follow him on Twitter. @khobi_price.

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