Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner has shined with Paolo Banchero out, but how should dynasty managers value him?

Since the Magic lost Paolo Banchero to an oblique injury, Wagner has upped his production noticeably. Over the last two weeks, he has averaged 28.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.7 3-pointers while shooting 46.5% from the field and 86.0% from the foul line. That has been good for top-15 per-game value in 9-cat formats, and Wagner's ranked just outside the top 30 in season-long value.

It took a few games for Wagner to get used to being the star of the team with Paolo Banchero sidelined, but he has finally figured it out. He extended his streak of 20-point games to seven while leading the Magic to their fifth straight win, which came on the heels of five straight losses. Wagner has been a top ten player in 9-cat leagues during this win streak, and if he is able to keep this team afloat until Banchero returns, he could be in for the first All-Star appearance of his career. Unfortunately, this was Orlando's final game of the week, though they do play four games next week.

The Magic have won four in a row without Banchero thanks to their defense and Wagner stepping up.

Wagner continues to carry Orlando on the offensive end while Paolo Banchero is out. He led the Magic with 32 points in the victory, though he took 25 shots. Wagner struggled from behind the 3-point line going 2-of-9, but he only had two turnovers and was +19 in 32 minutes.