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,”

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

In his first NBA season, Paolo Banchero was named Kia Rookie of the Year. In his second NBA season, he earned an All-Star selection while leading the Magic to their first Playoff appearance since 2019-20.

Neither, at least based on how he moved around the court and his all-around play, interfered with Paolo Banchero’s highly anticipated return after the 22-year-old missed the previous 34 games with a torn right oblique and reconditioning after the injury healed.

Cole Anthony scored 27 points and Paolo Banchero netted seven points in the final 1:32 to help the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 in the NBA on Monday (January 13, 2025). Banchero finished with 20 points,

Paolo Banchero will play on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic announced. Banchero has not seen game action since tearing his oblique in October. He missed 34 games due to the injury.

Banchero has been out since before Halloween with a torn oblique but is expected to return Thursday (Timberwolves) or Friday (Bucks).

Head coach Jamahl Mosley will once again have a depleted roster for the matchup against the Jazz, as three key starters have been ruled out. Paolo Banchero, who was diagnosed with a torn right oblique in late October last year, remains out but is making progress toward a return.

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

Orlando Magic star Power Forward Paolo Banchero is set to return to action in one of the Magic’s back-to-back home games on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves or Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks,

The Utah Jazz face off against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The Magic will be missing multiple contributors heading the contest. Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris (back), and Paolo Banchero (oblique) are out,

Banchero’s 29-point average ranked seventh in the league before his injury, and he was also averaging 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists.