The Orlando Magic are set to upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status, signaling his return and boosting the team's outlook for the season.

Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed slightly.

Despite injuries to their top three players, the Orlando Magic have found ways to remain competitive. Jamahl Mosley's team has fought tooth and nail to remain in the playoff picture and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The first round of NBA All-Star fan votes were announced Friday, and it came as no surprise to see Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences

Boston and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.

Orlando Magic F Franz Wagner (torn right oblique) has started contact work and is ramping up towards a return. @CassidyHubbarth on the ESPN broadcast said she’s told Magic are hopeful he could be back within the next 7-10 days. Franz was recently elevated in his injury status

Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4.5; over/under is 210 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee visits Orlando in Eastern Conference ... day to day (back), Franz Wagner: out (oblique), Moritz Wagner: out for season ...

Once again, Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner placed in the top 10 for Eastern Conference forwards. Banchero, the third-year pro who recently made his return from a 34-game ...

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is expected to receive ... to solidify their position among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Wagner’s scoring versatility and defensive capabilities ...

Jamahl Mosley's team has fought tooth and nail to remain in the playoff picture and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. With Paolo Banchero back in the rotation and Franz Wagner and ...

Franz Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level when he tore his right oblique in early December. It was the first major injury of his career, but, compared to seeing his brother (and Orlando Magic teammate),