Moritz Wagner
#21C · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 392 | 9.1 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 51.8% | 32.4% | 80.9% |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 41.9% | 32.8% | 83.1% |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 12.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 56.2% | 36.0% | 71.8% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 44.4% | 22.2% | 58.8% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.0M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Moritz Wagner's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A CVI grade. At $5.0M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Moritz's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 28 years old, Moritz is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Moritz Wagner earns a B Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Center. Across 392 career games, Moritz has averaged 9.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Moritz's strongest metric is FG% at 5178.9, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Moritz ranks 7th in overall performance. Moritz is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Wagner is viewed as a reliable role player whose ACL recovery generates cautious optimism about his contributions. His return from injury is being closely monitored; early performances show promise but lack explosive impact. At $5M annually, he represents solid value for a depth big man with shooting ability. The primary narrative focuses on his comeback timeline and whether he can regain pre-injury effectiveness. Fans are guardedly hopeful he'll stabilize the Magic's frontcourt, though concerns persist about long-term durability post-injury.
Transaction History
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