An oblique injury has kept Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner out since early December (he last played on Dec. 6), but it appears that a return could be so

Following four straight losses, the Magic (23-22) return to Kia Center on Thursday when they host the Trail Blazers, who beat the Heat on Tuesday. Second-year guard Anthony Black filled in for Anthony, who had started the last three games.

Orlando enters the matchup with a 23-21 record, looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race as they navigate the season dealing with a number of crucial injuries. Magic star Paolo Banchero returned to action on January 10 after missing over two months of play due to a torn oblique.

The latest Orlando Magic notebook hits on several topics, from the latest on the team's lengthening injury report to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's reunion with Denver, Trevelin Queen's love for Boston and an unrelenting quirk in the Magic's travel schedule.

Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level before he tore his right oblique on Dec. 6. Before Orlando's loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team changed his status on the injury repor

Star forward Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic remains out due to a right oblique injury, missing his 19th consecutive game. Despite his absence, recovery is progressing well, with a potential return in seven to ten days.

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 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.

We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday's NBA schedule as the Toronto Raptors will host the Orlando Magic. Toronto is 10-32 overall and 9-13 at home, while Orlando is 23-21 overall and 9-13 on the road.

The Orlando Magic are set to host the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets in a regular-season matchup on Sunday. The Magic will once again be without star forward Franz Wagner, who is still recovering from a right oblique injury. Wagner sustained the injury on Dec. 6 and will miss his 19th consecutive game.

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