PAOLO BANCHERO NEWS

Paolo Banchero, Magic look to feast on lowly Pistons Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero looks like a lock to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dominant against Washington Banchero contributed 30 points (8-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 34 minutes during Friday's 116-109 win over the Wizards.

Impact This was the sixth game of his rookie season with at least 30 points. Banchero's consistency and efficiency have trailed off late in the season, but he's been much better over the past two games. His playmaking has improved in recent games too, as he has a total of 27 dimes over the past five contests. He'll get a solid matchup against the Pistons on April 2.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Rookie of the Year 2023 odds: Paolo Banchero the overwhelming favorite to win ROY over Jalen Williams and Walker Kessler With the NBA regular season wrapping up, we take a look at the current betting favorite (Paolo Banchero) to win this season's Rookie of the...

MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA Rookie of the Year 2023 odds: Paolo Banchero the overwhelming favorite to win ROY over Jalen Williams and Walker Kessler With the NBA regular season wrapping up, we take a look at the current betting favorite (Paolo Banchero) to win this season's Rookie of the...

MARCH 29, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leading scorer in balanced outing Banchero notched 21 points (7-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-106 win over the Knicks.

Impact Banchero paced Orlando in scoring, shots made and blocks while posting a team-high-tying steals total in a balanced performance that led to a win over New York. Banchero has surpassed the 20-point mark 37 times this season, including in two of his last three outings.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double Tuesday Banchero recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 122-112 win over Washington.

Impact The rookie has nearly collected his first career triple-double twice in the last six games, as he posted a 17/10/9 line against the Heat on March 11. Banchero remains the favorite to win Rookie of the Year and is ending the season on an upswing, scoring in double digits in 10 straight games and averaging 21.6 points, 6.8 boards, 4.1 assists and 1.3 threes over that stretch.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 26 points in loss Banchero totaled 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 loss to the Lakers.

Impact The rookie from Duke continues to be a solid scoring option for the Magic. He's had his foot on the gas since the All-Star break, averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 12 games. Banchero's only demerit is at the free-throw line, where he's shown little improvement since his college days.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Banchero had 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Suns.

Impact Banchero wasn't entirely efficient from the field but still posted a decent stat line, finishing just two rebounds away from recording a double-double. The former Duke star hasn't looked as dominant as he did in the first two months of the season, but he's still the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. Banchero is averaging 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Rookie Rankings: Meet the new challenger to Paolo Banchero's throne Sam Vecenie highlights the six-player race for the All-Rookie first team, Charlotte's discovery in the middle and more.

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores team-high 27 points Banchero posted 27 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and one block across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Banchero was efficient from the field en route to a team-high 27 points, marking his fifth 20-plus-point game over his past six appearances. During that stretch, the Rookie of the Year frontrunner is averaging 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.7 blocks in 35.2 minutes with 46/42/68 shooting splits.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo's Diary: March Madness might apply for the Magic, too

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, in the fifth edition of his seasonlong diary for The Associated Press, talks about how this time of year has him thinking back to what it was l...

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines as facilitator Banchero amassed 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and nine assists across 43 minutes during Saturday's 126-114 overtime victory over Miami.

Impact After a string of quality shooting performances from the field, Banchero took a step back in that regard Saturday, but he made up for it with elevated assists production and a perfect showing from the charity stripe. After a rough February, the rookie No. 1 overall pick has picked up the pace of late with averages of 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 0.6 blocks and 0.4 steals in 35.8 minutes over his last five outings. He's shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 69.2 percent from the charity stripe during that stretch.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts team-high 26 points Banchero produced 26 points (8-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-11 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 34 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Banchero got hot from deep and posted his fifth 20-plus-point game over his past six appearances. During that stretch, the Rookie of the Year candidate is averaging 23.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 33.5 minutes.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Banchero contributed 26 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 122-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Banchero started off hot in Sunday's game, hitting his first seven shots, but he then cooled off quite a bit in the second half. He still finished with a team-high 26 points on 50 percent shooting, continuing his solid production from his previous game. The rookie's field-goal percentage was starting to take a huge hit for a while, but he has improved his efficiency more recently, knocking down at least 50 percent of his shots in four of the last five contests. The same can't be said for his struggles from beyond the arc, which are still ongoing.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic fall to Blazers despite Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner combining for 50 points Down two starters, the Orlando Magic came up short in Sunday’ s matchup vs. the Blazers, falling to Portland 122-119 at Amway Center. The du...

MARCH 6, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Magic fall to Blazers despite Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner combining for 50 points Down two starters, the Orlando Magic came up short in Sunday’ s matchup vs. the Blazers, falling to Portland 122-119 at Amway Center. The du...

MARCH 6, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 31 as Magic knock off Hornets Paolo Banchero poured in 31 points and the visiting Orlando Magic scored in bunches in the first three quarters on the way to defeating the...

MARCH 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 31 points, Magic beat Hornets 117-106

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and finally got a couple of shots to fall from long range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-106 on Friday night

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Paolo Banchero becomes Rookie of the Month for 3rd month in a row Despite coming off a down month, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero matched a feat on Thursday attained by only one other player in franch...

MARCH 2, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Magic's Paolo Banchero named Rookie of the Month for third straight month Despite having a down month, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero won the monthly award for rookies.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Held in check Wednesday Banchero closed with nine points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 139-117 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Banchero dropped 29 points during Monday's win over the Pelicans, but he was held to a single-digit scoring total for the fourth time this season during Wednesday's defeat. The 20-year-old was able to salvage his fantasy production by remaining effective in rebounds and assists while also racking up two blocks, and he should have plenty of opportunities to bounce back in the coming games.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with 29-point outing Banchero finished with 29 points (10-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Monday's 101-93 win over the Pelicans.

Impact After a stretch of lackluster outings prior to and immediately after the All-Star break, Banchero finally came through with the type of performance that has made him the frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award at this stage of the season. The 29 points were his most in a game since Jan. 30, and though he came up empty from downtown for the sixth contest in a row, Banchero turned in better-than-usual efficiency from the field and charity stripe. For the season, Banchero is converting at a 42.1 percent rate from the field and 75.4 percent rate from the line, and his poor showings in both areas on heavy volume (15.5 field-goal attempts per game, 7.6 free-throw attempts per game) has made him a far more valuable commodity in points leagues than category leagues.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero joins Shaq on exclusive Magic list Monday marked the first time this season that no NBA player scored 30 points or more. That said, former Duke basketball one-and-done Paolo B...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paolo Banchero leads Magic past Pelicans for season sweep Paolo Banchero scored 29 points and the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 101-93 on Monday night.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Banchero scores 29, Magic top Pelicans 101-93

Paolo Banchero capped a 29-point performance with three clutch mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes, and the Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 101-93

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS