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Wagner becomes free again: Orlando does not draw the option
Moritz Wagner is again Free Agent. The Orlando Magic did not pull the team option over eleven million dollars. How it goes on is open.
As several media unanimously report, the Magic did not pull the team option over eleven million dollars for the 2025/26 season, but Orlando keeps the “Bird Rights” for the Berliner and can therefore make an offer without burdening its own capspace.
Translated, this means that Orlando has financially free hand. According to Michael Scotto (HoopsHype) On the part of Magic, there is interest to equip Wagner with a new contract. The German is currently in development training after he had torn the cruciate ligament tear in December. For this reason, the international will not drive to the EM with the DBB.
Before his injury, Wagner had played his best season when Sixth was played in Orlando. In an average of 18.8 minutes, the 28-year-old posted 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, and the Big Man sank 56.2 percent of his throws.
Wagner relaxed in front of Free Agency
A few weeks ago, Wagner had shown himself relaxed at his unclear contractual situation. “I was always totally stressed because I didn’t know my value myself. It has been different for two years,” said Wagner in OMR Podcast. “I have developed confidence in my skills and know, even in comparison with other players, that I am good.”
Most recently, GM Jeff Weltman had seen that there could be “hard decisions” in summer, since Orlando no longer had the flexibility of the past years after the trade of Desmond Bane. However, since Wagner played an important role, it can be assumed that the Magic will try to equip the Berliner again with a new contract.
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