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| Regular Season | 32.0 | 25.3 | 46.5 | 7.9 | 4.5 |
Top Paolo Banchero News
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Struggles from field in loss
Banchero logged 10 points (4-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 113-100 loss to the Nuggets.
Banchero struggled to find his shot in Sunday's contest, connecting on just 25 percent of his attempts from the field but still managing to finish as one of six Magic players in double figures to go along with his team-high-tying assist mark. Banchero posted his lowest point total of the season, failing to record at least 15 points for the first time.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Balanced outing in losing effort
Banchero amassed 21 points (8-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 121-94 loss to Boston.
Banchero impacted Friday's game in multiple ways despite struggling a bit from the field, leading all Magic players in assists while finishing as one of two players with at least 20 points in a losing effort. Banchero has surpassed the 20-point mark in all but two outings this season, doing so in all four of his appearances since returning from injury.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Leads charge in Wednesday's loss
Banchero amassed 22 points (8-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 122-93 loss to the Bucks.
The third-year forward once again led the Magic in scoring on the night. Banchero has hit for 20-plus points in three straight games since returning from an oblique strain Friday, an injury that cost him more than two months. Since rejoining the lineup, Banchero is averaging 25.3 points, 6.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 47.1 percent (8-for-17) from beyond the arc.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Delivers 34 points in return
Banchero (oblique) closed with a team-high 34 points (11-21 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT) to go with seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 27 minutes during Friday's 109-106 loss to the Bucks.
The third-year forward had been out since Oct. 30 due to an oblique strain, but Banchero showed little rust in his return despite a slight minutes restriction, with his five triples representing a season high. He's only made six appearances this season, but he's topped 30 points in four of them, and he should resume seeing his usual workload as soon as Sunday against the 76ers.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Will start in return Friday
Banchero will return to the floor and start Friday against the Bucks.
Banchero will make his long-awaited return to the basketball floor for the Magic after missing all but five games this season. The star forward will be thrust into the fire immediately, with Orlando putting him in the starting lineup, but he will play on a minutes restriction. He should give the team a much-needed boost, especially against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company Friday.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Officially good to go
Banchero (oblique) is available for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
As expected, Banchero will return to action Friday after missing Orlando's last 34 contests due to a right oblique strain. While the star forward will likely operate on a minutes restriction, he should reclaim his starting spot from either Caleb Houstan or Tristan da Silva against Milwaukee.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Officially questionable for Friday
Banchero (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Bucks.
Banchero is nearing a return to the court after having been sidelined since Oct. 30 with a right oblique strain, though he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction if he's able to come back Friday. If the star forward remains sidelined Friday, however, Caleb Houstan could continue starting alongside Tristan da Silva at forward.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Out Thursday, should play Friday
Banchero (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Banchero won't play in the front end of the back-to-back set, but the third-year forward is expected to put an end to his 34-game absence Friday against the Bucks. Given the extensive time that he's missed due to a right oblique tear, Banchero will likely be operating under a minute restriction Friday.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Game-time decision Thursday
Despite a previous report, coach Jamahl Mosley said Banchero (oblique) will go through his pre-game shooting routine and a decision about his availability for Thursday's matchup with Minnesota will be determined closer to tipoff at 7 p.m. EST, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Banchero was initially expected to make his return to action Friday against Milwaukee after missing 33 consecutive games due to a torn right oblique. However, it appears that the Magic will stick to their questionable designation for the star forward, so fantasy managers should look out for an official update from Orlando.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Out Thursday, playing Friday
Banchero (oblique) will remain out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves but will return to action Friday versus the Bucks, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
After being diagnosed with a torn right oblique following an Oct. 30 loss to the Bulls, Banchero has missed 33 straight games and will be out again Thursday, but he's on the cusp of returning following a lengthy absence. He'll likely move back into the starting five Friday, but he could be operating under a slight minutes restriction as he works his way fully back into game shape. Banchero was off to a strong start to the season before getting hurt, averaging 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 36.4 minutes through five games.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Officially listed as questionable
Banchero (oblique) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Banchero hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a strained oblique, but he's on the cusp of making his highly-anticipated return to the fold for the Magic. If the star forward isn't ready to play Thursday, fantasy managers can expect him to suit up in Friday's tilt with Milwaukee on the second part of Orlando's back-to-back. The likes of Jonathan Isaac, Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan would continue soaking up minutes if Banchero sits out against Minnesota.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Goes through full practice
Banchero (oblique) went through a full practice Wednesday, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Banchero continues to clear the final hurdles of his rehab, potentially putting a return to action Thursday against the Timberwolves on the table. If Banchero does get the green light to play Thursday, he'll likely be operating under a minute restriction of some sort. He's missed the Magic's last 33 games while recovering from a right oblique tear.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Set to return Thursday or Friday
Banchero (oblique) is expected to return to action Thursday versus Minnesota or Friday versus Milwaukee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Banchero, who hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a torn right oblique, returned to full practice Wednesday, marking the final checkpoint he needed to clear in his recovery. While the Magic likely won't ask Banchero to play both ends of the upcoming back-to-back set following a lengthy absence, fantasy managers should look to activate him once it's confirmed in which game he'll be making his return. Prior to his injury, Banchero had a tremendous start to the campaign with averages of 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.2 three-pointers across 36.4 minutes in five games.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Won't play Monday
Banchero (oblique) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Though he'll miss a 33rd consecutive game Monday, Banchero appears to be rapidly closing in on a return, as the Magic are now listing him on the injury report with "return to competition reconditioning" rather than with a torn right oblique. Banchero recently took light contact at practice, and once he gets some full-contact reps under his belt, he'll likely get the green light to play. After Monday's contest, the Magic have two days off before returning to action Thursday versus the Timberwolves.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Takes light contact at practice
Banchero (oblique) was able to go through some light-contact work at Tuesday's practice, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Banchero remains without a firm timetable, to be clear, but he continues to progress towards a return in the near future. On Dec. 28, the Magic announced that Banchero has entered the "return to competition reconditioning" phase of his recovery.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Closing in on return
The Magic announced Friday that Banchero has entered the "return to competition reconditioning" phase of his recovery from a torn right oblique, but he remains without a firm timeline to be cleared for game action, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports. "Just been doing a lot of rehab and a lot of ramping up, trying to get my body back to playing shape," Banchero said prior to Friday's 108-85 loss to the Knicks, when asked where he stands in his recovery from the injury he sustained Oct. 30. "Obviously, I had to sit 30-plus days without really doing much. So, I just had to kind of get my body back in that mode and I'm still in the process of that."
While Banchero's condition is seemingly improving, the star forward still has a few more checkpoints to hit in his rehab program before making his return to the Magic lineup. Notably, Reynolds relays that Banchero hasn't yet dunked the basketball nor taken part in 5-on-5 work since suffering the injury, though the 22-year-old has begun the process of getting himself back into playing shape following the long layoff. A clearer target date for Banchero's return may become available once he's been able to take part in full-contact practices.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Ramping up conditioning
Coach Jamahl Mosley said Thursday that Banchero (oblique) is not yet doing contact drills but is ramping up his conditioning workouts, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Banchero hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a torn right oblique. While the star forward will likely need to participate in full-contact practice before returning to action, he does appear to be progressing in his recovery. Until Banchero is able to suit up, Tristan da Silva and Trevelin Queen should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Seattle, WA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Duke |
| Experience: 2 |