Paolo Banchero News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Leads team with 21/12 double-double Banchero closed Monday's 120-97 loss to the Warriors with 21 points (7-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes.

Impact Banchero's work off the glass helped to offset a mediocre shooting night, finishing tied with Quinten Post for a game-high 12 rebounds. Banchero's numbers rose quickly after his 10-game absence, but his production has plateaued over the last three games, averaging 23.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists over the span.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers play the Magic on 3-game win streak

Portland is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Orlando plays Golden State after overtime win

Orlando visits the Golden State Warriors after the Magic took down the Utah Jazz 128-127 in overtime

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Continues surge with 23 points Banchero amassed 23 points (6-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-15 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and two blocks across 42 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime victory over the Jazz.

Impact Banchero has gradually worked his way back to full strength after his 10-game absence, and he came achingly close to logging a second consecutive triple-double during the overtime win. It's now safe for fantasy managers to get him back into their rosters, although his first back-to-back since his return occurs early next week. He might be due for a maintenance day for his groin injury.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT

Desmond Bane scored 32 points, including the winning layup with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, to help the Orlando Magic edge the Utah Jazz 128-127

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Utah faces Orlando in non-conference action

Utah and Orlando face off in non-conference action

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jokic sets the career record for assists by a center as the Nuggets beat the Magic 126-115

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to become the career assists leader among centers, and the streaking Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursda...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Secures triple-double in loss Banchero produced 26 points (9-21 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 16 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Banchero certainly did his part to keep the Magic in the game, tying Wendell Carter for the team lead in scoring while pacing the team in rebounds and assists. After being held to 20 and 24 minutes in his first two games since returning from a groin injury, he's now logged north of 30 minutes in three straight and will draw a favorable matchup Saturday in Utah.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 25 points in defeat Banchero contributed 25 points (10-22 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 132-120 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Banchero had an abysmal outing from beyond the arc but still finished as Orlando's second-leading scorer. The star forward scored just eight points on 3-of-8 shooting in the first half but came alive in the second, when he totaled 17 points, albeit in a losing effort. He was also active on the glass, grabbing a game-high-tying eight rebounds. Banchero made his fourth appearance following a 10-game absence due to a groin strain and appears to be past his minutes restriction. The 23-year-old has totaled 67 minutes in his last two games, during which he has amassed 43 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brunson's season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final

Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Knicks past the Orlando Magic 132-120

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Scores 18 points in win Banchero closed with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 win over the Heat.

Impact While it was reported pregame that Banchero would remain on an unspecified minutes restriction in his third outing following a 10-game absence due to a groin strain, the star forward saw a significant bump in playing time during Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals victory. He finished as Orlando's third-leading scorer and hit multiple triples for a second consecutive contest. The Magic may continue to monitor the 23-year-old's minutes moving forward, though he appears to be trending in the right direction in terms of taking on a full workload on a regular basis.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals

Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Orlando Magic reached the semifinals of the NBA Cup with a 117-108 win over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Magic diagnose Franz Wagner with high ankle sprain after awkward landing, return timetable TBD

Orlando Magic leading scorer Franz Wagner has a high sprain of his left ankle that will likely keep him out for multiple weeks

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

NBA Cup quarterfinals this week: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

Eight NBA teams are competing for the NBA Cup and a chance to head to Las Vegas for the semifinals

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Heat visit Magic Tuesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Orlando Magic take on the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Ramps up workload Sunday Banchero finished with 16 points (4-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and two assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks.

Impact After playing 20 minutes Friday in his return from a 10-game absence due to a groin issue, Banchero saw his workload tick up Sunday and he responded by being a little more productive on offense, with his three three-pointers tying his season high. Jalen Suggs (leg) and Franz Wagner (lower leg) both left Sunday's game early and didn't return, and depending on the severity of their injuries, the Magic may not be able to afford to bring Banchero along as slowly as they'd like. In the 11 games prior to suffering his injury Nov. 12, Banchero had averaged 23.3 points, 9.1 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.6 combined steals and blocks, numbers the team might need him to start producing again as soon as possible.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Magic forward Franz Wagner leaves game with lower left leg injury against Knicks

Orlando star forward Franz Wagner left the Magic’s game against the New York Knicks with a lower leg injury during the first quarter Sunday

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Your invitation to Paolo Banchero's bday redemption garden party The Magic are rolling, 13-5 since their 1-4 start. In that 18-game stretch, Orlando rates... 8th in Point Differential 10th in Offense: 6th...

DECEMBER 7 • SI.COM

How To Watch Orlando Magic-New York Knicks, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More The last time these teams got together at Madison Square Garden (Nov. 12), Orlando forward Paolo Banchero limped off the floor in the second...

DECEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Scores nine points in return Banchero amassed nine points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 106-105 victory over the Heat.

Impact Banchero was a bit rusty in his first game back following a 10-game absence, but he hit some clutch shots down the stretch and finished with a plus-six differential in the one-point win. He was limited to 20 minutes Friday night, but Banchero should be cleared for more playing time Sunday in New York.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner scores 32 points, Magic hold off Heat 106-105

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Jalen Suggs added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat the Mimi Heat 106-105 on Friday night when Bam Adebayo missed a jumper at the buzzer

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Orlando Magic-Miami Heat Final Injury Report: Playing status of multiple stars revealed The Orlando Magic announced that star forward Paolo Banchero will return from injury for tonight's game against the Miami Heat after missing...

DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Magic's Paolo Banchero breaks silence on his return from injury and is ready to face Heat Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero commented on his return to NBA action for the matchup against the Miami Heat.

DECEMBER 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

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Trail Blazers play the Magic on 3-game win streak

Orlando plays Golden State after overtime win

Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT

Utah faces Orlando in non-conference action

Jokic sets the career record for assists by a center as the Nuggets beat the Magic 126-115

Jalen Brunson's season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final

Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals

Magic diagnose Franz Wagner with high ankle sprain after awkward landing, return timetable TBD

NBA Cup quarterfinals this week: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

Heat visit Magic Tuesday in NBA Cup group stage

Magic forward Franz Wagner leaves game with lower left leg injury against Knicks

Franz Wagner scores 32 points, Magic hold off Heat 106-105