Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, ...

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The Magic expect a transition period when Paolo Banchero is back. Yet as Cole Anthony said, 'That's a franchise guy. We want ...

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

Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and Orlando Magic's star player, remains private about his ...

After a 34-game absence because of a torn right oblique and reconditioning in preparation for a return, Banchero is available ...

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.

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 win over the ...

Paolo has 25 points. 9:05 p.m.: Banchero forces a crucial miss from Antetokounmpo. Anthony sends Banchero to attack Lopez at the rim and score in transition. The Magic are within three with 2:45 ...

Paolo Banchero missed 34 games, then came back and scored 34 points. The Orlando forward — back in the lineup for the first time in almost 2 1/2 months while recovering from a torn oblique ...