Orlando Magic Injury Report (Jan. 21): Latest on Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's status

The Orlando Magic will travel north to take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. An injury-riddled Magic squad is looking to snap a three-game losing streak coming off a 113-100 loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.

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.

He has appeared in five consecutive contests for Orlando and is set to make his sixth-straight start on Tuesday night. The Magic are soon set to see the return of another star player, Franz Wagner. Wagner has missed over a month of action dealing with a torn oblique, like Banchero.

Here is a look at Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero's availability entering Tuesday's contest.

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Orlando Magic Injury Report

Paolo Banchero Injury Update

Paolo Banchero is healthy entering Tuesday's matchup versus the Raptors. He will appear in his sixth game since returning from injury on Jan. 10. He is coming off a quiet performance versus the Nuggets on Sunday, notching 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists, shooting just 4-of-17 from the field, failing to connect on a pair of 3-pointers.

Since returning from injury, Banchero is averaging 21.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg and 4.0 apg, shooting nearly 42% from the field.

Franz Wagner Injury Update

Franz Wagner is eyeing a return after missing 19 consecutive contests due to a torn oblique. Wagner has been spotted warming up over the last two games and is approaching a return for Orlando. Entering Tuesday's contest, he has been ruled out of a potential return but has been cleared to resume contact as of January 18.

ESPN reported that Orlando is eyeing a return over the next week, with four games during that window.

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