When asked after practice Wednesday whether or not it would be a challenge to re-integrate All-Star forward Paolo Banchero into the Magic starting ... in his first with Orlando, joked.

Magic star Paolo Banchero opened up about facing the Celtics and Jayson Tatum ahead of their Friday night clash.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has missed 33 games with a torn right oblique, and has missed the last several games due to reconditioning.

The Magic's franchise player thrived in his return from an oblique injury, though it wasn't enough for the win.

Banchero has missed the Magic's last 33 games, and he will reportedly miss a 34th on when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. On the official injury report, he is still listed as "questionable" for that game, as of Thursday afternoon.

Paolo Banchero’s return from injury can influence the Orlando Magic’s trade deadline plans, potentially impacting key roster decisions.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero's return Friday night was a spectacle on all fronts. The tone was set with his starting lineup introduction, featuring a WWE flare that had Banchero reminded of his childhood. ORLANDO, Fla. – Paolo Banchero's 34-point return to the Orlando Magic starting lineup was a spectacle to behold Friday night.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after making shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the ...

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will not play in Thursday’s game against Timberwolves after being listed as questionable earlier in the day, a potential sign of his return to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 30.

Friday’s contest between the Magic and Bucks marked the first time Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva took the court together. “He’s just a really cerebral player,”

The Duke men's basketball program was in attendance Friday night in TD Garden for the contest between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics, which featured plenty of former Blue Devils – Paolo Banchero,

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