What happened: Desmond Bane called Franz Wagner "a killer" while endorsing him for the NBA's weekly honor. The endorsement followed Wagner's 35-point, 12-assist performance against Milwaukee, which marked his fourth consecutive 30-point game.
Why it matters: Wagner has expanded his offensive workload in 2026-27 through 12 games, averaging 24.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Bane has added 16.5 points per game in 2026-27 through 11 games after starting alongside Wagner at Toronto in October.
By the numbers: Wagner in 2026-27 through 12 games: 24.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 8.3 APG Bane in 2026-27 through 11 games: 16.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.2 APG
What to watch: The NBA will announce its Eastern and Western Conference Player of the Week selections on Monday.