​Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic left the last preseason game against Miami with with right shoulder soreness (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) GettyNoah Penda #93 of the Orlando Magic was one of three players that left the preseason closer vs Miami with an injury. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) GettyThe Orlando Magic got the preseason win they wanted Friday night. The injury news afterward was another matter. Orlando beat the Miami Heat 136-115, but three players — including star forward Franz Wagner — left the game and did not return, giving new coach Sean Sweeney some unwelcome questions to answer just days before the regular season begins.Wagner exited with right shoulder soreness, while rookie guard Jase Richardson dealt with lower-back soreness and forward Noah Penda left with right hamstring tightness. The timing is far from ideal for the Orlando Magic, who open the regular season at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, October 21. None of the injuries has been confirmed as a long-term problem, but Orlando now has three players to monitor before its first meaningful game of the season.Franz Wagner Injury Is the Magic’s Biggest ConcernWagner’s status will naturally attract the most attention. The German forward is one of Orlando’s most important players, operating as a scorer, playmaker and versatile defender alongside Paolo Banchero. Losing him, even temporarily, would force the Magic to adjust an offense that relies on both stars to create opportunities and take pressure off one another.Wagner left Friday’s game with right shoulder soreness and did not return. Afterward, Sweeney said the injured players would be re-evaluated, but did not provide a definitive timetable. That leaves the Magic waiting for more information rather than facing a confirmed absence. Fans will be particularly keen to learn whether Wagner can practice before the opener and whether the shoulder affects his ability to shoot or handle the ball comfortably.The distinction matters. An injury designation is not a diagnosis, and soreness does not automatically mean Wagner will miss games. But with the season approaching, Orlando needs clarity quickly. His availability could shape the team’s opening-night lineup and how much responsibility falls on Banchero.GettyNoah Penda #93 of the Orlando Magic was one of three players that left the preseason closer vs Miami with an injury. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Jase Richardson and Noah Penda Add to Orlando’s ConcernsRichardson’s exit adds another complication, particularly for a backcourt that needs its younger players to develop into reliable rotation options. The guard left with lower-back soreness after limited action against Miami. His status remains uncertain, and the Magic will want to establish whether he can return to practice before deciding what role he can handle against Atlanta.Penda’s situation deserves attention for a different reason. The forward exited with righ