They were sensational pictures of how the Wagner brothers celebrated the 2023 World Cup title. There will be no such moments in the EM 2025. Moritz is missing.
Tampere/Riga – it starts in a few days. From August 27th to September 14th, a total of 24 nations fight for the crown at the European Baskectball Championship. Of course also with the game: the German selection. However, Moritz Wagner is missing an immensely important mosaic stone of the DBB team.
Like the teammates Maxi Kleber and Isaiah Hartenstein, Wagner cannot get involved in the Great event in Finland and Latvia. While Kleber personal reasons-a feud with Dennis Schröder, which is one of the superstars of the basketball scene-are that causes the absence, it is physical aspects at Hartenstein and Moritz Wagner. Although the latter hit it again much worse.
NBA star Moritz Wagner is missing Germany after the cruciate ligament rupture at the 2025 basketball European Championship
Table of Contents
- NBA star Moritz Wagner is missing Germany after the cruciate ligament rupture at the 2025 basketball European Championship
- Many trades and a milestone: the changeable NBA career by Dennis Schröder
- Germany’s opponent in Group B at the Casketball European Championships 2025
- How do German opportunities be at the European Championship?
- Key Takeaways and Insights
- Frequently Asked Questions about the EuroBasket 2025
Because: The 28-year-old center experienced an evil (early) gift. Shortly before Christmas 2024, the Star of Orlando Magic seriously injured himself against Miami Heat in the game, moving a tear of the front cruciate ligament without external influence. The season ended prematurely for Moritz Wagner.
And Wagner ended the hopes for the European Championship 2025 prematurely. In his podcast “you can’t say that” he announced: “That doesn’t make sense.” Rather, the dream of dream duo with brother Franz. Moritz said that he would not make a time pressure and that the focus was on recovery.
For national coach Álex Mumbrú, the failure of Wagner means the loss of an absolute leaders both physically and emotionally. Moritz Wagner is one of the players who go to the front court where it literally “hurts” and is never too good for hard work on the pitch. Its energy and aggressiveness were two of the factors on the way to the 2023 World Cup title.
Germany’s opponent in Group B at the Casketball European Championships 2025
The team under the direction of national coach Álex Mumbrú is already faced with a demanding task in the preliminary round group of the European Championship. The opponents are called Montenegro, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania and Sweden. Mumbrú emphasizes the strength of the group: “As always at European Championships, there are only strong preliminary round groups. It is good that we already know Sweden and Montenegro well from the qualification. Lithuania is very difficult to play, they always play good basketball and always with home advantage, no matter where in Europe. Finland is of course also very strong in front of their own audience.”
The German team is already competing on the opening day of the European Championship. On Wednesday, August 27th, the game against Montenegro begins at 3:30 p.m. At the end of the preliminary round, the team awaits a highly expected duel against the co-host Finland on September 3 at 7.30 p.m.
We have also compiled all TV information on the transmissions and live streams as well as the complete game schedule of the 2025 basketball European Championships.
| 27. August 2025 | Great Britain – Lithuania | 12:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 27. August 2025 | Montenegro – Germany | 3:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 27. August 2025 | Sweden – Finland | 7:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 29. August 2025 | Germany – Sweden | 12:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 29. August 2025 | Lithuania – Montenegro | 3:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 29. August 2025 | Finland – Great Britain | 7:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 30. August 2025 | Lithuania – Germany | 12:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 30. August 2025 | Great Britain – Sweden | 3:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 30. August 2025 | Montenegro – Finland | 7:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 1. September 2025 | Sweden – Montenegro | 12:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 1. September 2025 | Germany – Great Britain | 3:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 1. September 2025 | Finland – Lithuania | 7:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 3. September 2025 | Montenegro – Great Britain | 12:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 3. September 2025 | Lithuania – Sweden | 3:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
| 3. September 2025 | Finland – Germany | 7:30 p.m. | Tampers (Finland) | –:– |
How do German opportunities be at the European Championship?
DBB President Ingo Weiss aptly sums it up: “This is a difficult group. We will have to play against Finland and Lithuania against thousands of fans and therefore rely on numerous support of our fans. Great Britain has developed enormously and Montenegro and Sweden are also top teams.”
Also with a view to the KO round, of course, knows that the team successfully cuts off: “But of course we will do everything we can to win all games as possible in order to get a good starting position in the round of 16 against the very strong cross-country group in Riga. I’m really looking forward to the games.” ((rele)
Key Takeaways and Insights
| Aspect | Details | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner’s Absence | cruciate Ligament Rupture (ACL) suffered in late 2024. Out for the EuroBasket 2025. | Significant loss of leadership,scoring,and rebounding presence for Germany. Weakens Germany’s chances. |
| Key Missing Players | Moritz Wagner (injury),Maxi Kleber (personal reasons),Hartenstein (injury) | Depleted roster. Impacts depth and overall team performance. |
| group B Opponents | Montenegro, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden | Tough preliminary round. Finland presents a home advantage challenge. lithuania always play good |
| Germany’s Prospects | Coach Álex Mumbrú faces a challenging group. They must rely on strong performances from remaining players. Aiming for a good seeding to the next round | Success hinges on overcoming tough opponents and staying healthy |
| Schröder’s Role | Is one of the remaining superstars players. | Must step up as a leader and primary scorer. |
Frequently Asked Questions about the EuroBasket 2025
What is EuroBasket? (Basketball European Championship)
The EuroBasket , also known as the European Basketball Championship, is a quadrennial international basketball tournament contested by the men’s national teams of the members of FIBA Europe.
when and where is the EuroBasket 2025 taking place?
The EuroBasket 2025 will be held from August 27th to September 14th. Several cities are hosting the matches, with a focus on Finland and Latvia.
Who is the German national team coach?
The German national team is coached by Álex Mumbrú.
What are Germany’s chances in the 2025 tournament?
Germany faces a challenging group and will have a very hard way to success, but they still have chances. Thier performance depends on how they deal with injuries and play as a team.
Who are the key players for Germany in the EuroBasket 2025?
With the loss of Moritz Wagner, the key players are Dennis Schröder, and other players who need to step up their game to compensate for the losses.
What are the most critical games for Germany in the group stage?
the games against Finland and Lithuania will be the crucial ones,both because of the opponents’ strength,and because they are playing in front of the Finnish fans.
Where can I watch the EuroBasket 2025 games?
All TV information on the transmissions and live streams can be found on the official website of the 2025 basketball European Championships, and in this article.
Why is Moritz Wagner not playing in the eurobasket 2025?
moritz Wagner suffered a severe injury and will not be able to participate in the tournament.
