After playing together for the Orlando Magic, the Wagner brothers are parting ways as Moritz joins the Brooklyn Nets while Franz remains in Orlando.

NBA players Franz and Moritz Wagner are entering the upcoming season on different teams after their time playing together for the Orlando Magic concluded. Franz Wagner remains with the Magic, where he is a key star, while Moritz Wagner has signed with the Brooklyn Nets. The brothers, who have achieved success with the German national team, previously played together in Orlando since 2021.

Franz Wagner's Continued Role in Orlando

Franz Wagner, 25, remains a central figure for the Orlando Magic. He is currently under a contract that runs through 2030, valued at a reported $224 million. Under new head coach Sean Sweeney, the team aims to advance past the first round of the playoffs, a stage where they have been eliminated for three consecutive seasons. Franz is expected to take on a more prominent role as a point guard within a faster offensive system.

Moritz Wagner's Move to Brooklyn

After not receiving a new contract offer from Orlando, Moritz Wagner joined the Brooklyn Nets. He described the move to New York as a positive step, noting that Brooklyn reminds him of his home in Berlin. With the Nets, he is expected to provide stability and assist in the development of younger players on the roster.

Other German Players in the NBA

The landscape for German players in the NBA is shifting as several athletes change teams. Dennis Schröder has joined the Charlotte Hornets, where he will mentor German rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. Meanwhile, Maxi Kleber is currently a free agent after his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Ariel Hukporti, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, will miss the season due to an Achilles tendon injury.