Moritz Wagner Returns Sunday from ACL Tear; Minutes Restriction Expected

Orlando Magic big man Moritz Wagner will make his 2025-26 regular-season debut Sunday against the Pelicans, returning from an ACL tear in his left knee suffered in December 2024. Shams Charania of ESPN reports his return. Wagner was enjoying a career-best start before the injury. He is expected to operate under a minutes restriction as he works back into NBA-level shape, which could impact Goga Bitadze's playing time.